JEFFGRANIT staff Freehold High School's Nikki Paulucci and Angie Pantoja celebrate their soccer team's victory over the Red Bank Catholic Caseys on Saturday in the Shore Conference Tournament championship game in Neptune. For story, see sports. More ... Fines issued in illegal restaurant case Owner and tenant appear in Freehold court BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer      Wall Township Police Officer Douglas Borst pleaded guilty to code violations and left the Freehold Borough municipal court on Oct. 24 with fines totaling $1,500. More ... Maintenance of detention basins covered in new law BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer      MARLBORO - The Township Council has adopted an ordinance creating a new fee structure for the operation and maintenance of detention basins. More ... Committee approves health pact      FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - A resolution authorizing an agreement with the Paul M. McGuire Family Health Cen-ter/I Beseech Thee Community Develop-ment Corporation was passed at the Oct. 24 meeting of the Township Committee. More ... Howell officials grapple with housing mandates BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer      HOWELL - The township has a 487-unit state Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) obligation to fulfill and municipal professionals have unveiled a plan on how to meet that number. More ... New church blossoms in congregation's hands Members volunteered to help build Marlboro house of worship BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer      MARLBORO - When their work was finally completed, the congregants of the Robertsville Bible Church were in awe of what they created. More ... Archives and History Day is a success story of old      MANALAPAN - Through the years, a dedicated group of men and women has meticulously preserved many of the historical records of Monmouth County dating back to 1665. More ... Ammiano, Kershaw seek to continue serving town BY ELANA ARON Correspondent      FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - Anthony J. Ammiano and Raymond A. Kershaw love their public service jobs. More ... Village partner killed in crash BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer      MILLSTONE - A Millstone Township resident who is believed to have suffered a heart attack while driving on Agress Road on the afternoon of Oct. 20 was pronounced dead later that same day. More ... Full, partial terms up for grabs in freeholder race Republicans Little and Lucas face Democrats McMorrow and Gibadlo BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer      Since 1984, Republicans have maintained total dominance over the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders. More ... State agency approves Marlboro code of ethics Residents may now file a complaint against local officials BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer      MARLBORO - A township code of ethics that establishes the standards of ethical conduct and financial disclosure requirements for local government officials and employees has been approved by the state Department of Community Affairs. More ... Gilpin has been big booster of Freehold business district BY DICK METZGAR Staff Writer      FREEHOLD - If there was ever an example of local boy makes good, it's the story of Joe Gilpin's community involvement and business success. More ... Water rate will increase 79%      HOWELL - Barring any further legal action, customers of the Parkway Water Co. will see their water rate rise approximately 79 percent, according to New Jersey Board of Public Utilities spokesman Eric Hartsfield. More ... Court dismisses notice of violation vs. builder BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer      MARLBORO - A notice of violation issued to Meiterman Holdings Inc. for clearing and grading a piece of property without a permit has been dismissed by the Marlboro Municipal Court. More ... College frosh will run marathon for charity BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer      MATAWAN - Many people run marathons to support finding a cure. But one Matawan native is running to fund the care. More ... Pezzullo, Klauber make bid for Manalapan seat      Name: Nikole Pezzullo, Republican candidate for a three-year term on the Manalapan Township Committee, running from January 2007 through Dec. 31, 2009. More ... Public hearing scheduled on solicitation ordinance Political candidates would be required to obtain 'no knock' list BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer      FREEHOLD - People who plan to go door to door for any purpose in the borough may be required to know which doors they are not permitted to knock on. More ... Marlboro council OKs land purchase BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer      MARLBORO - The Township Coun-cil has adopted an ordinance authorizing the purchase of a 3.7-acre parcel on Tennent Road. The site will be preserved as open space. More ... Italian American assoc. plans meeting      The Italian American Association of Monmouth County will hold a general meeting on Nov. 15 at Old New York, Route 516, Old Bridge, at 7:30 p.m. The meeting is open to men and women age 21 and over. There is an admission fee of $ 25 ($15 for members who bring a guest who is not a member), which inclu More ... Two newcomers seek job of Monmouth surrogate BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer      Do you know what the county surrogate does? With a paid salary of $88,000, the full-time county job is vacant. On Nov. 7, voters will do the hiring. More ... Race for council seats heads into final week BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer      FREEHOLD - Three residents are running for two three-year terms on the Borough Council in the Nov. 7 election. More ... Activities encourage good character among students      FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - As part of a statewide initiative, the week of Oct. 16-20 was designated School Violence Awareness Week at the Freehold Township elementary and middle schools. Activities were organized at each school in order to encourage good character and raise awareness for the prevention of More ... Red Ribbon Week marks fight vs. substance abuse BY ELANA ARON Correspondent      FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - Mayor Anthony J. Ammiano designated the week of Oct. 21-29 Red Ribbon Week. More ... Halloween happiness      JEFF GRANIT staff Michelle Confusione, 7, a second-grader at the West Freehold School, Freehold Township, paints a pumpkin during a craft workshop the pupils enjoyed with members of the Freehold Township Senior Center on Oct. 25. More ... WRAT Rock Art Show debuts at mall Nov. 3-5      Legions of fans know Jerry Garcia as an iconic rock musician, but how many know he was also a gifted artist? More ... Marlboro police investigate theft of catalytic converters BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer      MARLBORO - Following a recent rash of catalytic converter thefts from vehicles parked in commuter lots, police are investigating all leads and reviewing security video recordings. More ... Filmmaker scares up sci-fi cult classics Using local actors, Disbrow at work on fifth horror flick BY LARRY RAPPOPORT Correspondent      For Warren Disbrow, every day is Halloween.Disbrow, you see, is a maverick filmmaker who revels in creating science fiction horror films. More ...