Englishtown residents asked for input on town’s future BREAKING NEWS: National design team to hold public meetings between Oct. 22-24 BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer      ENGLISHTOWN — Residents are being asked to come out and give their thoughts about the future of the municipality to a Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) that will visit the borough between Oct. 22-24. More ...      CHRIS KELLY staff Drew Baillargeon, 8, of Freehold, pushes a hefty pumpkin through the pumpkin patch during a trip to Battleview Orchards, Freehold Township. Area residents have one more week to go out and find the perfect pumpkin for Halloween. More ... Mayoral hopefuls address quality-of-life matters Hornik, Kleinberg in race for 4-year term in Marlboro BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer       The mayoral election in Marlboro has thrown numbers and information at residents concerning taxes and other issues, but this week the two candidates who are seeking office addressed the quality-of-life projects they would like to pursue if they are elected on Nov. 6. More ... Health care center moves from trailer to new offices Facility's directors call upgrade significant milestone BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer       Moving day can be fraught with problems, but when it takes you to the place where you have always wanted to be, it is a little bit like heaven. And so it is with the Paul McGuire Family Health Care Center of Freehold Borough. More ... Local artists honored at Guild juried show       The Guild of Creative Art in Shrewsbury is featuring a multimedia show of contemporary American artists through the end of October. Departing from tradition, the Guild asked Michael Cagno, curator of the Noyes Museum in Oceanville and an experienced photographer and painter, to judge the entries. More ... Freehold resident indicted in wake of April accident       On Oct. 10, a Monmouth County grand jury returned an indictment charging Garin Cayetano- Rodriguez, 25, of Freehold Township, with one count of third-degree assault by auto and one count fourth-degree assault by auto. The indictment follows an investigation into a two-car collision which occurred ... More ... Design team's visit focuses on Englishtown's future Experts to wrap up visit with public presentation at town hall on Oct. 24 BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer       ENGLISHTOWN - Residents are being asked to come out and listen to a presentation to be given by a Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) that has been visiting the borough for the past several days. The team's itinerary will finish up with the presentation of its findings and recommendations ... More ... Manalapan home height proposal draws objections BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer       MANALAPAN - An ordinance concerning the height of homes to be constructed or renovated in Manalapan was tabled following a two-hour public hearing at the Oct. 10 meeting of the Township Committee. The matter was carried to the committee's Nov. 7 meeting. More ... Hearing on ordinance delayed       MANALAPAN - A hearing on an ordinance that concerns improvements at the intersection of Iron Ore and High Bridge roads has been scheduled for Nov. 28. The discussion was postponed at the Oct. 10 meeting of the Township Committee. More ... Questions still linger in crash that killed 2 BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer       FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - Police are still searching for the person or persons who removed Robert D. Landry, 19, from the scene of a motor vehicle accident that resulted in the death of two young men. The accident took place shortly after 10 p.m. Oct. 5 on Center Street at the intersection of Ginesi D... More ... For the Record       Following an incident that involved the removal of a campaign sign from property on Gordons Corner Road, Edward Kay, of Marlboro, was charged with criminal mischief, a disorderly persons offense, by Marlboro police. Lt. Peter Pezzullo said the charge was based on probable cause - the torn sign Ka... More ... Quick-thinking cats help save Silvermead resident BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer       FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - Two faithful feline friends are being credited with saving not only each other, but Rose Forte, too, with whom they share a home in the Silvermead adult community off Jackson Mills Road. Forte, 72, said she has been a resident of Silvermead for 30 years. However, her gas furn... More ... Monmouth sheriff announces promotions       Monmouth County Sheriff Joseph W. Oxley recently announced the promotion of six officers and supervisors from the Monmouth County Correctional Institution, Freehold Township. "I'm very proud to have these fine supervisors among the ranks of our nationally recognized corrections division," Oxley s... More ... Access to development draws close examination Applicant proposes to build 8 homes on landlocked property BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer       MARLBORO - Members of the public gathered at Town Hall on Oct. 3 for a Planning Board meeting on an application that proposes the construction of eight homes and a detention basin on a landlocked piece of property behind Holly Hill Estates, off Dutch Lane Road. More ... Food pantry feels pinch of dwindling donations BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer       FREEHOLD - The economy affects everything, including the Open Door Food Pantry that provides food and supplies to people in need of assistance. According to Executive Director Jeanne Yaecker, the pantry's shelves, although not empty, could use a boost from individuals, organizations and business... More ... Bride shares special day with loving friend Bug has been with Marlboro native in good times and bad BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer       Awedding is a time that the happy couple wishes to share with the people they love. For one bride it was a day she wanted to share with her beloved horse, Bug. Marlboro native Penny Haesloop, 24, formerly Penny Kalika, has spent years of her life raising Bug. There was no way she would let him mi... More ... Through the years      Manalapan mayors past and present gathered on Oct. 13 to honor Carol Puorro upon her retirement as the director of the Samaritan Center. Puorro spent 21 years helping the center to provide assistance to local families in need. The event was held at St. Thomas More Church, Manalapan. Pictured with Pu... More ... Legislation aimed at closing railroad loophole approved       The U.S. House of Representatives on Oct. 17 approved an amendment offered by U.S. Reps. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-N.J.) and Patrick Murphy (D-Pa.) to the Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007 that would give states the authority to regulate solid waste facilities. More ... Art, technology mix in mural       FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - Elementary school students and teachers at the Joseph J. Catena School, Burlington Road, had the opportunity to learn about a worldwide project known as the Signature Project during an assembly at the school. More ... Council plans symphony performance, charity ball BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer       MANALAPAN - Marty Gelfond, a member of the Mayor's Arts Council, wants residents to know that reports of the demise of the Manalapan Symphony have been exaggerated. He said the symphony will hold its annual holiday concert under the direction of new conductor Michael Avagliano. More ...