Breaking News Attorney files motion to quash Google subpoena      MANALAPAN -- The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) asked a Superior Court judge in Monmouth County on Nov. 28 to preserve the free speech rights of an anonymous blogger facing legal threats from Manalapan government officials. More ... Youngest pupils enjoying Little Tikes computers BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer       FREEHOLD - The Freehold Borough School District's earliest learners can now be known as "young explorers" after receiving a special gift from IBM. Preschool pupils at two locations are the recipients of 10 new Young Explorer computer systems made by Little Tikes. Teachers and students are enjoyi... More ... Manalapan case draws Google into the mix Attorney wants search engine to reveal blogger's identity; Google says no BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer       The civil litigation that has Manalapan officials seeking legal redress against a former township attorney has taken a new turn. The legal firm of Ruprecht, Hart and Weeks, which is representing Manalapan in the civil matter, recently issued a subpoena to Internet search engine Google, which in t... More ... Teens' driving habits placed under scrutiny Special commission hears suggestions from parents, students BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer       What can be done to decrease the startling recent spike in motor vehicle accidents involving teenagers was the topic of a public hearing conducted by the Governor's Teen Driver Study Commission on Nov. 19 at Colts Neck High School. More ... Police seek donations for officer serving in Iraq       FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - The members of Freehold Township PBA No. 209 are asking for donations to help make their fellow police officer, Jimmy Santiago, and his unit a little more comfortable in Balad, Iraq. "This is Jimmy's third tour of duty in the war zone of Iraq. Our goal is send the items they ... More ... Officials trim number of rec board members BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer       MANALAPAN - The Township Committee has voted 3-2 to adopt an ordinance that establishes a new number of members on the recreation advisory board. Mayor Andrew Lucas, Deputy Mayor Michelle Roth and Committeeman Richard Klauber voted to adopt the law which sets the number of appointees to the recr... More ... Williamsburg Christmas will feature crafts, music BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent       COLTS NECK - The spirit of colonial Williamsburg will be celebrated at the sixth annual Williamsburg Christmas sponsored by the Colts Neck Historical Preservation Committee, Dec. 9. More ... Bids for revaluation work due in Marlboro Dec. 11 BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer       MARLBORO - A project that will place a new assessment on every property in Marlboro has moved a step closer to getting under way. At its Nov. 7 meeting, the Township Council passed a resolution to authorize the acceptance of proposals from revaluation firms. More ... In the Service       Marine Corps Pfc. Matthew H. Miller, son of Susan J. and Edward M. Miller of Manalapan, recently graduated from the Bulk Fuel Specialist Course at the U.S. Army Quarter Master School, Fort Lee, Va., where students receive instruction on the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of fue... More ... Council will rezone parcels as part of deal BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer       MARLBORO - The Township Council has introduced an ordinance that will rezone the property where the Northpointe multi-family housing development will be built. The property is near Marlboro's border with Aberdeen Township at Lloyd and Nolan roads. More ... Homeowner pays sign fine BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer       MARLBORO - Fines totaling $800 that were imposed by the township relating to signs that were displayed on the front lawn of homeowners Edward and Barrie Kay have been settled and paid. The case was transferred from Marlboro municipal court to Lake Como municipal court and Judge Mark Apostolou ac... More ... Actress, choir will celebrate grand opening       FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - Actress June Lockhart and the American Boychoir will help celebrate Applewood Estates' new $38 million expansion, renovation and service enhancement project on Dec. 12 at 10:30 a.m. The public is invited to attend the preview inaugural tour celebration of the not-for-profit li... More ... Campaign signs may be discussed       MANALAPAN - In effort to "drastically reduce eye pollution," Mayor Andrew Lucas said he will suggest that the members of the Township Committee discuss drafting an ordinance that would govern the placement of election campaign signs. More ... Town partners with state, county to preserve farm       MANALAPAN - The Anne Ellen Christmas Tree Farm became part of Monmouth County's growing list of properties permanently preserved for agricultural use on Nov. 13, when Monmouth County, the State Agriculture Development Committee and the township of Manalapan partnered to preserve 104 acres owned b... More ... Menorah lighting set for Dec. 6       FREEHOLD - The Freehold Center Partnership will host its annual Hanukkah menorah lighting celebration at 5 p.m. Dec. 6. The lighting of the menorah commemorates the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. More ... Beck: Senate seat won by door-to-door campaigning Ethics reform, budget issues at top of to-do list BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer       From her constituents' doors to the Statehouse door, Republican state Assemblywoman Jennifer Beck of Red Bank says she defeated her opponent in a contentious race to win a seat in the state Senate through grassroots campaigning. More ...      JEFF GRANIT staff Benjamin Chantsev, 5, and Jahmir Mayfield, 6, work on a Young Explorer computer at the Freehold Learning Center elementary school. The educational work stations are manufactured by Little Tikes and designed for the earliest learners. More ... Symphony will perform Dec. 9       MANALAPAN - The Manalapan Symphony will perform a holiday concert on Dec. 9 at 3 p.m. The concert will be held in the auditorium of Manalapan High School, Church Lane, between Tennent Road and Route 522. Admission is free. The symphony is conducted by Michael Avagliano. More ... Bird watchers will head for Sandy Hook Dec. 8       Have you ever seen a snow bunting? How about a northern harrier, a yellow-rumped warbler or a long-tailed duck? These and many other varieties of birds can be seen when the Monmouth County Audubon Society hosts a bird walk on Sandy Hook on Dec. 8. More ... AAUW presents annual scholarships       Three Monmouth County women who have returned to college to pursue courses that will help them reach their career goals are benefiting from scholarships from the Freehold Area Branch of the American Association of University Women. The funds for these $2,000 scholarships come from the branch's ann... More ... Copter drops in with lesson BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer       HOWELL - The cliché "the sky's the limit" became literal for some Howell Memorial Middle School students on Nov. 1 as they were visited by the Monmouth-Ocean Hospital Service Corp.'s (MONOC) medical crew in an $5 million helicopter. More ... Red Bank repeals keg registration ordinance ABC director says Legislature should take up issue BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer       RED BANK - After having the measure on the books for six months, the borough of Red Bank repealed a keg registration ordinance Nov. 12 at the request of the state division of the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). ABC Director Jerry Fischer declined to approve keg registration ordinances Oct. 2, ... More ... Indictment alleges coach shook down truck drivers       HOWELL - The former coach of a Howell travel baseball team has been charged with raising money in the team's name and using it for his own personal gain. On Nov. More ... Chamber presents Athena Award to Corinne LeBaron       Corinne LeBaron, executive director of Ronald McDonald House of Long Branch and New Brunswick, received the 2007 Athena Award from the Western Monmouth Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 2 during a luncheon at Branches, West Long Branch. LeBaron was chosen by the Athena selection committee. She was one o... More ...