Manalapan rec. director faces 3-day suspension Twp. administrator claims incident at summer camp was not reported properly BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer      Manalapan Recreation Director Gerald Collincini has been notified by Township Administrator Alayne Shepler that he will be required to serve a three-day suspension without pay from his job. The suspension is to occur on three nonconsecutive days this month, with the first day of the suspension sched More ...      Colts Neck Polo Club's Osiris Jacques (white jersey) prepares to play the ball during a match Saturday at Bucks Mill Park, Colts Neck. The day's competition was a benefit for the Amanda's Easel art therapy program sponsored by 180, Turning Lives Around, Hazlet. More ... Council OKs inspections of private rental dwellings BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer      FREEHOLD - A property inspection plan has been discussed for some time, and now it is being implemented. More ... Freehold moves to devise courtroom security plan BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer      FREEHOLD - You can't be too careful and a dangerous situation can occur anywhere. More ... First aid squad seeks cadets      MARLBORO - The Morganville First Aid Squad cadet division is looking for energetic and committed individuals to volunteer their time. More ... Recovery from spinal injury is a long road Richard Travia has good attitude and family support BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer      When Richard Travia hit the beach one night last summer he found himself face to face with a year he never could have imagined. More ... Firemen's assoc. honors Narozanick's dedication      FREEHOLD - The Monmouth County Firemen's Relief Association has honored county Freeholder Theodore J. Narozanick, of Freehold Borough, noting his "outstanding service, commitment and dedication" for the many years of support he has provided to firefighters throughout Monmouth County. More ... Criminal check proposed for aid squad volunteers BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer      MARLBORO - Individuals who volunteer with a first aid squad may eventually be subject to a background check. More ... Dogs, owners to share in fun at special event in Marlboro BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer      MARLBORO - It will be a dog day afternoon. Dog-Ease Day Care Center and Kennels is inviting all Monmouth County residents to participate in the American Kennel Club's (AKC) fourth annual Responsible Dog Ownership Day. More ... Italian American group to meet      The Italian American Association of Monmouth County will host a general meeting on Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Brioso Restaurant, Route 9, Marlboro, to mark the beginning of the organization's second year. More ... Freeholders split 3-2 on vote to retain attorney BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer      SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS - After a nine-month study aimed at removing politics from choosing a lawyer, the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders voted 3-2 on Aug. 24 to reinstate politically connected Malcolm Carton as their top counsel. More ... On Campus      Carly Steinberg, daughter of Amy and Joel Steinberg of Marlboro, has been named to the dean's list for the spring semester at the University of Maryland, College Park, Md. She is a 2004 graduate of Marlboro High School. More ... Town issues violation notice in tree clearing BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer      MARLBORO - Meiterman Holdings Inc. was issued a notice of violation and a stop work order last week from the township engineering department in regard to the start of construction of a residential development. More ... Yesteryear 100 years ago      By the narrowest margin Mayor R.D. Norton of Hightstown escaped with his life at the Monmouth Street, East Windsor, crossing on Friday last. Mayor Norton was running his automobile slowly up Monmouth Street when it was struck by the train due there at 11 o'clock. The train was half an hour late and More ... Library will host annual Archives Day      More than 50 organizations have reserved exhibit tables for the 11th annual Archives and History Day celebration at Monmouth County Library Headquarters in Manalapan. More ... SportZone hearing now set for Nov. 2 meeting BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer      MANALAPAN - A public hearing for a proposed 33,000-square-foot athletic complex off Route 33 has been carried to the Nov. 2 meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment. More ... Local minister to discuss mystery of Duffy's Cut BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer      ENGLISHTOWN - Unlike the ghost of Ichabod Crane, the ghosts of Duffy's Cut are more than the stuff of legend. More ... Fancy fashions to be displayed      A new museum exhibition, "Dress Up!," will open at the Monmouth County Historical Association, Court Street, Freehold, on Sept. 19 and run through July 2007. Drawn from the association's own extensive textile collections, the show will feature about 50 special occasion dresses, suits and personal ac More ... Democrats looking for replacement candidates BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer      HOWELL - At this rate the Democrats will be sitting out of the Township Council election in November. More ... Hall of Fame returns to New Jersey      Once located in Freehold and then moving to Los Angeles, the National Broadcas-ters Hall Of Fame (NBHF) has returned to New Jersey and will be located at the Information Age Learning Center and Museum in Wall Township at the former Camp Evans. At noon on Sept. 16, the NBHF will induct Arthur Anderso More ... State Web site to offer Rx cost comparisons Start-up cost of project estimated at $322,000 BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer      New Jersey residents will be able to shop for medicine smarter by using a new state Internet Web site. Appearing in East Brunswick on Aug. 21, Gov. Jon Corzine signed a bill into law that created the Web site, to be run by the Department of Consumer Affairs, that provides retail pricing for the 150 More ... Area surgeon to oversee equine hospital in N.Y. BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer      A local but nationally recognized equine veterinary surgeon will take her services to a $7 million facility in Elmont, N.Y., next year. More ... In the Service      Army Pvt. Joel Quiles, brother of Danny Telleria of Howell, has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. The nine-week program involved studying the Army mission, history, tradition and core values; maintaining physical fitness; and receiving instruction in as well as pra More ... Colonial dinner to be served      On Saturday evening Oct. 7, the Monmouth County Historical Association will host a Colonial Harvest Dinner, a special benefit at one of its historic sites, the Covenhoven House, 150 W. Main St., Freehold, from 6-10 p.m. More ... Police lodge kidnap charges      MANALAPAN - A Toms River man who was arrested by Dover Township police Sept. 1 has been charged by Manalapan police in connection with an incident that occurred in Manalapan in June. More ... Magic mushroom      Henry Kennedy, of Freehold Township, shows a wild mushroom that was found in the woods near Pond Road. Kennedy estimated the weight of the mushroom, which was located during the first week in September, to be about 40 pounds. More ... Democrats choose new candidate for freeholder Middletown's Gibadlo calls for closer scrutiny of county spending BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer      MIDDLETOWN - Critical of the recent rehire of politically connected attorney Malcolm Carton, the new Democratic candidate for freeholder says he wants to keep better tabs on the county's legal spending. More ... Area musician pursues new course as solo act BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer      Don Lee has gone from boogying in bars to singing solo at coffeehouses. More ... A woman's place is in the arts 'Outside the Box Women's Arts Festival' runs through Sept. 21 BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer      Singers and songwriters, actors and playwrights, artists and galleries will all share their talents in a celebration of the creative energies of women during an event-filled week in Asbury Park. More ...