Artist's creations will fill Beatles hotel Howell resident known worldwide for works of Fab Four BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer       When the Beatles came to America in 1964, they rocked our world, literally. To this day Beatlemania is still running rampant across the country. With the 40th anniversary of the release of the Beatles' "Sgt. More ... Woman resents stigma of lung cancer Manalapan resident, nonsmoker, wants more research on disease BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer       MANALAPAN - Faced with the prospect of her own mortality, Amy Saul nonetheless remains optimistic, even feisty - determined that her life and legacy will be a source of hope and strength for others, especially her two sons. More ... Area houses of worship provide overnight shelter BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer       FREEHOLD - Those who need the warmth of shelter and a hot meal will be graciously welcomed through the efforts of the Freehold Clergy Association and area houses of worship. More ... Attorney expects to file answer to town complaint BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer       MANALAPAN - The litigation in the case of Manalapan vs. attorney Stuart Moskovitz crossed another street on Dec. 7 when a judge denied Moskovitz's request for more time to answer the township's complaint. More ... Police seek driver in fatal accident BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer       MARLBORO - Police are using what may prove to be a key piece of evidence in their ongoing investigation of the hit-and-run death of township resident Shaheen Siddique. Siddique was struck and killed on the night of Dec. 3 as she walked along Route 520 near Hamilton Avenue. More ... New-look motor vehicle office will serve region MVC breaks ground at Okerson Road site in Freehold Township BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer       FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - Say goodbye to the New Jersey motor vehicle office in Poets Square and hello to a new full-service operation on Okerson Road. On Nov. More ... Township to try again with new home height ordinance BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer       MANALAPAN - An ordinance that will, if adopted by the Township Committee, place restrictions on the height of homes to be constructed or renovated in Manalapan was reintroduced on Nov. 28. After conducting a public hearing on a previous version of the home height ordinance on Oct. More ... Spalliero pleads guilty in Marlboro scandal Developer admits he bribed former mayor to advance projects       Developer Anthony Spalliero pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Trenton on Dec. 5 to making bribe payments to then- Marlboro Mayor Matthew V. Scannapieco, and to conspiring with Scannapieco to conceal the bribe payments from the IRS and other government authorities, U.S. Attorney Christopher ... More ... Substitute faces charges after classroom incident BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer       MANALAPAN - A substitute teacher who was suspected of being intoxicated in a classroom was removed from the Pine Brook School, Pease Road, by police on Dec. 5 and charged with endangering the welfare of the children for whom she was responsible. More ... Democrats look to fill Crawford's seat on dais Longtime member of Freehold council moves to Howell BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer       FREEHOLD - Democratic leaders in Freehold Borough are searching for a person who is willing to take a seat on the Borough Council. A seat on the town's governing body opened on Dec. 3 when Robert Crawford, 75, a native of the borough, stepped down from the council. More ... Council appoints Schlegel manager BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer       HOWELL - Helene Schlegel has been named Howell's new township manager. The Township Council announced its decision to appoint Schlegel to the position on Nov. 27. Schlegel has been serving as interim manager since the departure of former township manager Thomas Czerniecki in July. More ... In the Service       Army Pvt. Steven D. Atkinson has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. More ... Committee considers cat code BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer       MANALAPAN - The licensing of cats and revisions to Manalapan's current dog licensing ordinance will be before the Township Committee this week for a public hearing and possible adoption by the governing body. The introduction of the ordinance followed an address several weeks ago to the governin... More ... Carolers to ride through town       FREEHOLD - Tune up those vocal chords and get ready to sing out the joy of the holiday season. The Freehold Center Partnership as part of its winter event programming has slated a new program for this year's holiday season - a caroling hayride. This Americana holiday tradition with a new twist ... More ... Santa is coming to town       FREEHOLD - Santa Claus will arrive via Conrail freight train at the Freehold bus (old railroad) station at the corner of West Main and Throckmorton streets at noon on Dec. 15. The jolly giftgiver will greet boys and girls and deliver candy and goodies to them on his annual pre-Christmas visit to ... More ... Arrest made in street robbery       FREEHOLD - A 36-year-old Hispanic male victim of a robbery took a chance and fought back against his attackers following an incident that occurred on Nov. 25. According to Freehold Borough police Lt. Mark Wodell, the man, who lives in the borough, was robbed by two unknown Hispanic men at 5:30 p... More ... Decorations to be judged on Dec. 17       FREEHOLD - The annual Freehold Borough holiday decorating contest is again being jointly sponsored by Freehold Beautiful Inc. and the Freehold Borough Recreation Commission. Judging will be on Dec. 17 after 5 p.m. Participants need only to leave their lights on that evening for the judges to see... More ... Human relations panel expects to continue work BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer       FREEHOLD - The Freehold Borough Human Relations Committee has been told that the Borough Council wants it to continue its mission. At last week's meeting of the committee, Councilman Jaye Sims said the panel will continue to exist and asked the members who were present if they would be intereste... More ... Emergency responders honored BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer       MARLBORO - The Township Council has presented certificates of recognition to police officers, first aid squad members, paramedics and one good Samaritan for their work in saving a man's life. During the council's Nov. 7 meeting, council President Jeff Cantor spoke about an incident that occurred... More ... Holiday performance      PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Nancy Granda (above) plays the violin with the Manalapan Battleground Prep Orchestra during a performance of holiday songs at the Manalapan municipal building on Dec. 5. The orchestra members' ages range from 10 to adult. At left, Tomotaka Cho, 11, looks at his music as h... More ... Resident shares love for Christmas with display Howell woman encourages donations to Open Door food pantry BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer       HOWELL - Under the bright stars lies a luminous city of inflatable Santa Claus dolls, wire-lit candy canes and reindeers that twinkle. This winter wonder fantasy land was created by Kimmee Masi in an attempt to resurrect the magic of Christmas and the joy of giving for all who pass her home at 40... More ... Artists recognized in statewide event       FREEHOLD - Six Monmouth County residents came up winners in a statewide senior citizen art contest sponsored by the New Jersey Association of Area Agencies on Aging. According to a press release, Arnold Hirsch of Freehold Township, Michael Menendez of Freehold Township, Paul Pugliese of Long Bra... More ... Amended plan for business park gains board's approval BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer       MARLBORO - The Triangle Business Park, Amboy Road, received approval from the Planning Board on an amended site plan at the board's Nov. 7 meeting. Triangle Business Park, a project owned by brothers Steven Meiterman and Bernard Meiterman, was represented by attorney Jonathan Heilbrunn. More ... Area woman on national tour with 'Ring of Fire' BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent       While with a date in New York's Little Italy, Marissa Caro received a phone call that dramatically changed her career. "It was the casting director of the musical 'Ring of Fire' " said Caro, 21, a student at Pace University, New York. "I had to be on a plane for Texas the next day, a Sunday, and ... More ... Marlboro Scouts win award       On Oct. 6 in Sea Girt at the largest national scout gathering of the year, the Boy Scout/National Guard Camporee, Scouts from Troop 86, Marlboro, took home a very special honor. Out of 9,000 scouts attending the camporee, the color guard from Boy Scout Troop 86 earned first place in the National G... More ... Local artists with diverse voices exhibit at JCC BY LINDA DeNICOLA Correspondent       The goal of the Ruth Hyman Jewish Community Center in Deal Park is to offer gallery space to accomplished local artists, so that they have a venue for sharing their artistic expression with the public. Last month, the emotional abstract work of Rumson artist Claire Boren was showcased. The new ex... More ... Turkey Trot opens door to pupils' service projects BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer       MARLBORO - A cold and rainy day did not stop the spirit of Thanksgiving as pupils at the Marlboro Elementary School, School Road West, participated in a Turkey Trot and donated items to people who are less fortunate than they are. More ... County clerk's office can provide help with passports       FREEHOLD - With just weeks to go before the busy holiday travel season and upgraded international travel identification restrictions set to take effect, Monmouth County Clerk M. Claire French is reminding residents that the Monmouth County Passport Office is available to help residents get their ... More ... Freeholders name new administrator       FREEHOLD - The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has hired Robert Czech, the former administrator in Middletown, to serve as Monmouth County's administrator. Czech succeeds Louis Paparozzi, who retired on Aug. 1. "I am very pleased to be working on behalf of Monmouth County residents," Czech ... More ...