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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...
KEYS Recovery High School makes achieving graduation possible
“One day at a time” is the motto at the Knowledge Empowers Youth and Sobriety (KEYS) Academy, which is a Recovery High School on the campus of Brookdale Community College, Lincroft. The free program provides an academically innovative and supportive environment to serve high school students who have substance...
State launches NJ Partnership for Student Success initiative
The Murphy Administration has announced the launch of the New Jersey Partnership for Student Success (NJPSS), an initiative designed to harness the energy of volunteers and community organizations to help students, educators and schools as they work to address learning loss and other challenges in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. signs school security legislation into law; building blueprints required
Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a bill into law that requires the administrators of all public and nonpublic schools in New Jersey to submit critical incident mapping data to local law enforcement agencies in an electronic format. In August, Murphy announced a $6.5 million investment in American Rescue Plan funds...
Manalapan officials promote three police officers to rank of sergeant
MANALAPAN — Three veteran officers in the Manalapan Police Department have been promoted to a new rank. During a meeting of the Township Committee on Nov. 30, Mayor Susan Cohen, Deputy Mayor Mary Ann Musich, Committeeman Jack McNaboe, Committeeman Barry Jacobson and Committeeman Eric Nelson voted “yes” on a motion to approve the promotions.
New Jersey voters choose ‘green’ to preserve open space
There has been a lot of talk about who voted “red” or “blue” during the Nov. 8 midterm election, but at least one issue on many ballots was nonpartisan “green” – open space preservation. Across the country, voters of all demographics and political...
Braves have sights set on winning hockey division crown in 2022-23
MANALAPAN — In its return to a full season of action on the ice during the 2021-22 season, the Manalapan High School hockey team put together a strong 12-7-1 campaign. The Braves enter the 2022-23 season with the Shore Conference Central Division championship in their sights and they hope to host a Shore Conference Tournament game and a state tournament contest.
News Transcript Datebook, Dec. 7
• All community members are invited to visit the Village Inn, 2 Water St., Englishtown, for photos with Santa on Dec. 10 (for everyone) from 1-4 p.m. and on Dec. 11 (for pets) from 1-4 p.m. Family and pet photos will be taken. No reservations required. Cost of $15 per photo includes a photo card holder or a snowflake ornament. Free cider and cookies will be served while they last. Baked goods will be available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the Village Inn, a national historical site, to cover repairs and maintenance. Details: thevillageinn.org.
Updated: Charges lodged following Nov. 30 carjacking at Englishtown pharmacy
ENGLISHTOWN — Three residents of New York were arrested by officers from Englishtown and Manalapan after they carjacked a woman on the morning of Nov. 30. In a press release, Englishtown Police Chief Peter Cooke said that at 9 a.m., a female resident of Manalapan was in her vehicle, a 2015 Mazda3, and parked at Walgreens, 2 Gordons Corner Road, Englishtown, when she was approached by three individuals who forced her from her vehicle.
Holiday Express rings in 30th season of bringing music, gifts and hope to people in need
Holiday Express, a nonprofit organization that brings music, gifts, hope and joy to individuals in need and often forgotten during the holidays is marking its 30th season with 100 performances in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. Those wishing to support Holiday Express’ mission to “share the gift of human...
Sponsored: New cancer procedure going places traditional chemo can’t
A unique cancer treatment – known as HIPEC surgery – is going places that traditional chemotherapy treatments cannot – directly inside the abdomen to the tumor. This highly advanced, two-phase surgery, called hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), combines tumor removal surgery with a heated, concentrated chemotherapy bath inside the abdomen, battling cancer directly at its source and potentially extending lives substantially. HIPEC is typically only available in high-volume, metropolitan cancer centers, and the Statesir Cancer Center at CentraState is one of just a few hospitals in New Jersey to offer this treatment.
Marlboro ordinance proposes fine for trespassing to steal a vehicle
MARLBORO — The members of the Marlboro Township Council have introduced an ordinance that will, if adopted, levy penalties on individuals who are convicted of trespassing on private property for the purpose of stealing a motor vehicle. The ordinance was placed on the Nov. 10 council meeting agenda by...
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