Freehold Borough settles U.S. suit with immigrants Agreement ends litigation that began in 2003 BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer      A lawsuit brought upon Freehold Borough by day laborers in Freehold has finally been settled. Members of the Borough Council were expected to discuss the particulars of the settlement at their meeting on Nov. 13. More ... Braves capture CJ IV title      Manalapan High School soccer players had every reason to smile after the Braves won the Central Jersey Group IV state sectional championship on Nov. 10 at the Manalapan Recreation Center. (Above) Caner Semen advances the ball upfield against Hunterdon Central High School during the match and (r More ... Latino festival to take place at Freehold Borough school      FREEHOLD - Residents and guests are welcome to attend the second annual Latino Festival to be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Park Avenue Elementary School, Park Avenue. More ... Kiwanis club to host gala      MARLBORO - The Kiwanis Club of Marlboro will host the second annual Black Tie Gala to raise money for the Children's Specialized Hospital, Toms River. The Nov. 17 event will take place at the Crystal Plaza, Livingston, at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $175 each. More ... Manalapan voters tap Klauber for committee Pezzullo says she would like to make another run for office BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer      MANALAPAN - Although she lost her bid for election this year to Democrat Richard Klauber, Republican Township Committee candidate Nikole Pezzullo suggested that residents should look for her in 2007. More ... Dems sweep three seats BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer      FREEHOLD - Incumbent Demo-cratic Borough Council members Sharon Shutzer and Marc Le Vine will keep their seats on the governing body following their re-election on Nov. 7. More ... Federation plans fundraiser      The Jewish Federation of Greater Monmouth County will present its largest fundraising event of the year, the Super Sunday phonathon, Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Ruth Hyman Jewish Community Center, Deal. The event is co-chaired this year by Dr. Jonathon Barofsky of Ocean Township and Abby More ... Cooke, Leonardis capture Englishtown council seats BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer      ENGLISHTOWN - Voters in Englishtown turned back the re-election bid of a veteran councilman and tapped his running mate and an unaffiliated candidate in the Nov. 7 election for two three-year terms on the Borough Council. More ... Teenager, 16, charged in bomb threats at h.s.      MANALAPAN - On Nov. 6, the Manalapan Police Department charged a 16-year-old boy with two counts of terroristic threats and two counts of false public alarm. More ... 'Terrible accident' claims life of gymnastics teacher BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer      MARLBORO - Police are calling the death of gymnastics instructor John McCurdy a freak accident. More ... Samaritan Center to get new space in Manalapan Social services agency is losing lease at Englishtown location BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer      MANALAPAN - It's Manalapan to the rescue as municipal officials work to effect an 11th-hour save for the Samaritan Center. More ... Prosecutor: Sex assault never alleged in incident BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer      MANALAPAN - An "unfortunate statement" is how the Monmouth County prosecutor described a news report that alleged a sexual assault upon a Manalapan minor had occurred in a development off Craig Road; an assault that law enforcement representatives say has never been alleged. More ... Kershaw, Ammiano re-elected      FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - Running uncontested, Anthony J. Ammiano and Raymond A. Kershaw won re-election to the Township Committee on Election Day, Nov. 7. More ... Independence for Howell team sweeps three seats Walsh, Dalton, Howell win four-year terms on Howell council BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer      HOWELL - In the end, Election Day turned out to be Independence Day instead. More ... Violent incidents documented BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer      MARLBORO - The township's K-8 school district experienced four acts of violence and vandalism during the 2005-06 school year. More ... Applebee's aids Toys for Tots      Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar is inviting children, their friends and families to enjoy "Breakfast with Santa" on Dec. 2 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. More ... Adult education program to be offered      FREEHOLD - The Freehold Jewish Center will present an adult education program featuring Sarah Elshazly, who will speak on a unique aspect of the Israel-Arab situation, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 3 at the Freehold Jewish Center, 59 Broad Street. More ... Stagecoach Road farm preserved in Millstone County is looking at 300 more acres in Back Bone Hill Rd. area      MILLSTONE - The township has just preserved another family farm. More ... Juveniles charged with possessing replica guns      HOLMDEL - Police arrested six juveniles recently after they were seen with replica handguns that looked so authentic that many police officers are hard-pressed to tell the difference. More ... Picture perfect      Florence Garter shows her "Portland Lighthouse" painting, which was part of "A Brush With Art," an exhibit that students of artist Susan Winter put on at the Freehold Township Senior Center. The students come from different backgrounds, some with years of experience and some who have never painted b More ... Voters reject proposal to study forms of govt. BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer      HOWELL - Voters have declined to support the formation of a charter study commission, which would have investigated the different types of municipal governments that could be used in Howell. More ... No arrests in fight at church BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer      HOWELL - As of Nov. 14, authorities had not made any arrests in connection with a July 29 fight which resulted in severe injuries to a 25-year-old man. More ... Light show to open at Arts Center      It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas as the Holiday Light Spectacular at the PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, is set to return for its ninth season. More ... St. Peter's bazaar to be held Nov. 18      FREEHOLD - The Women of St. Peter's Church in downtown Freehold invite the public to attend a holiday bazaar on Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. More ...