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Foundation awards grants to teachers, counselors in Freehold Borough
FREEHOLD — The Freehold Borough Educational Foundation, a private nonprofit organization, announced it has distributed $23,815 in grants to fund nine innovative and creative educational programs and special projects for each of Freehold Borough K-8 School District schools, including the Freehold Learning Center elementary school, the Park Avenue Elementary School and the Freehold Intermediate School.
Three patrol officers promoted to rank of sergeant in Freehold Township
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Three patrol officers in the Freehold Township Police Department have been promoted to sergeant. During a Township Committee meeting on Nov. 22, John Catron, Jack Mandala and Jimmy Santiago were promoted from patrol officer to the rank of sergeant. Each man was administered the oath of office to his new position in the police department.
Institute of Jazz Studies shares digital archive of Count Basie papers
For the first time, artifacts and papers from the Institute of Jazz Studies voluminous Count Basie collection are publicly available through an online data base and small exhibition, providing a window into the jazz giant’s life and times. The institute, based at Rutgers University-Newark, is the largest jazz archive...
Un-pave the parking lot, put up a paradise
In her 1970 song “Big Yellow Taxi,” Joni Mitchell sang, “They paved paradise, put up a parking lot,” a commentary on nature’s beauty being lost to development. Mitchell did not write the song about New Jersey, but it might seem that way, considering how much green in the Garden State has been covered with asphalt and concrete.
News Transcript Datebook, Dec. 21
• The Township Committee in Manalapan will hold its 2023 reorganization meeting at 7 p.m. Jan. 4 at the municipal building, 120 Route 522 and Taylors Mills Road. The meeting is open to the public. Committee members Mary Ann Musich and Eric Nelson will be sworn in to begin serving new three-year terms. The five members of the governing body will elect a mayor and deputy mayor to serve for 2023.
Ocean County man faces charges related to fatal crash in Freehold Township
An Ocean County man has been arrested in connection with the death of a mother and her child in a fatal July crash in Freehold Township, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced. On Dec. 16, Thomas F. Polson, 53, of Little Egg Harbor, was arrested on two counts of...
Mustangs surge past Middletown South, 43-27, in season opener
MARLBORO — The 2022-23 New Jersey high school basketball season tipped off on Dec. 15 and the Marlboro High School girls began their campaign on a strong note against Middletown South High School at home. A first half offensive explosion eventually led the Mustangs to a 43-27 victory over...
Freehold Township settles litigation with utility, residential developer
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Municipal officials in Freehold Township have authorized a settlement agreement regarding the payment of electrical services at the Freehold Pointe residential development. On Nov. 22, members of the Township Committee authorized the settlement of litigation in a matter involving Freehold Township, Jersey Central Power and Light...
Manalapan Police Beat, Dec. 14
The Manalapan Police Department has reported the following incidents which recently occurred in the community:. On Nov. 25 at 11:52 a.m., a Manalapan resident reported that sometime between Nov. 4 and Nov. 24, an unknown individual removed a catalytic converter from a vehicle that was parked at the Heritage Village apartment building, Woodward Road, Manalapan. The catalytic converter is valued at approximately $1,000. Patrolman Hunter Mauro took the.
Freehold Borough awards contract for parking management system
FREEHOLD — A contract has been awarded by the members of the Borough Council for the management of planned metered parking in Freehold Borough. During a recent special meeting, council members passed a resolution awarding the $282,676 contract to Flowbird Group, Moorestown, for a parking management system suite. The term of the contract is for two years.
Manalapan officials initiate plan for new community center
MANALAPAN — A new community center could be on the horizon in Manalapan. During a meeting on Nov. 30, the members of the Township Committee passed a resolution authorizing CME Associates to proceed with professional engineering services related to site plan development for a new community center. Mayor Susan...
Fentanyl, seniors and pills among topics planned in 2023 learning series
The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) has wrapped up a successful 2022 Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series and will renew its partnership with the Office of the New Jersey Coordinator of Addiction Responses and Enforcement Strategies (NJ CARES) to host the webinar series in 2023 along with the Opioid Education Foundation of America.
Zawatski ends historic cross country season with strong race at nationals
Since her days in fifth grade, Freehold Township High School cross country runner Emma Zawatski had dreamed of competing alongside the top high school runners in the United States at a national championship meet. That dream became a reality for Zawatski on Dec. 10 when she competed as one of...
News Transcript Datebook, Dec. 14
• The Freehold Borough K-8 School District Board of Education has announced the following change in its meeting schedule: the meeting originally scheduled for Jan. 2 at 7 p.m. in the Park Avenue Complex, 280 Park Ave., has been cancelled. A new regular meeting will be held on Jan. 4 at 7 p.m. at the Park Avenue Complex. The meeting will be held in person and remotely. On the day of the meeting, go to www.freeholdboro.k12.nj.us for instructions on how to call into and participate in the meeting. Action will be taken during the meeting.
28-acre farm at Marlboro-Freehold Township border to be preserved
MARLBORO — Mayor Jonathan Hornik has announced that officials have preserved the Van Mater farm on Route 79 in Marlboro, expanding the inventory of preserved lands by. The property at 151 S. Main St. (Route 79), Marlboro, is at the border of Marlboro and Freehold Township. Hornik said 26 acres of the tract are in Marlboro and 2 acres of the parcel are in Freehold Township.
Manalapan Police Beat, Dec. 7
The Manalapan Police Department reported the following incidents which recently occurred in the community:. On Nov. 16 at 7:36 p.m., a resident of Staten Island, N.Y., reported that an unknown individual removed the catalytic converter from a vehicle that was parked at a Wilson Avenue property. Patrolman William Dutton handled the report.
Freehold Township continues to participate in shared service agreements
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The members of the Township Committee in Freehold Township have entered into numerous shared services agreements with nearby municipalities. • With Freehold Borough, Freehold Township will provide Schibanoff Road commuter parking lot permits to Freehold Borough residents; licensed treatment plant operational services for Freehold Borough’s water and sewer utilities; information technology services; code enforcement, building inspection and plan review services; health services; and substance abuse prevention and counseling services;
CBA unveils statue of co-founder and running legend George Sheehan
More than 60 years ago, Dr. George Sheehan believed in a vision for an all-boys Catholic preparatory school in Monmouth County. Together with Peter Fleming and John Henderson, the trio founded Christian Brothers. Academy in Lincroft with help from the Brothers of the Christian Schools, according to a press release...
Monmouth County News Briefs, Dec. 7
For forty-six years, 180 Turning Lives Around, a private nonprofit organization in Monmouth County, has provided support and advocacy for victims of sexual violence in the aftermath of a highly emotional and traumatic experience with the assistance of its Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) volunteers. 180’s trained confidential victim advocates,...
How Native Americans created ‘a vast food network’
In stories of the first Thanksgiving more than 400 years ago, Native Americans are often portrayed as skilled hunter-gatherers who also grew crops like corn and squash. Native plant expert Jared Rosenbaum believes this view does not recognize the sophistication of indigenous people’s land management. Recent archaeological studies, he...
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