DANIEL HULSHIZER staff Freehold High School's Quasonna Moore (15) shoots over Pope John XXIII's VanessaMoore during the Colonials' 57-40 victory in the opening round of the Jack Kuhnert Holiday Basketball Tournament Dec. 26 at Marlboro High School. The Colonials eventually advanced to the Dec. 29 ti... More ... Hornik to pursue ambitious agenda Marlboro's new mayor describes goals for township BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer       New Year's Day 2008 not only rang in a new year, but the new administration of Marlboro Mayor Jonathan Hornik and the terms of new Marlboro Township Council members Frank LaRocca and Randi Marder, all of whom were inaugurated during a ceremony at Town Hall. More ... At 100, woman still enjoys TV & A.C. BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer       Some people just know how to live and Theresa Longo is one of them. The diminutive Freehold Township resident celebrated her 100th birthday Dec. 14. Theresa lives with her daughter, Anna Seker, andAnna's husband, Robert, in the Silvermead adult community. More ... Complex project to keep Woodward Road closed BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer       MANALAPAN - Do not make plans to drive on Woodward Road anytime soon. Motorists who use Woodward Road as a conduit to get to Route 33 from the intersection of Millhurst Road and Main Street in the township's Tennent section have had to find alternate routes several times over the past few months... More ... Schnurr named to seat on Freehold Borough council BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer       FREEHOLD - George Schnurr has been involved in volunteering with his community for years. Now he will have a chance to be involved in the law-making process of Freehold Borough as well. On Dec. 27, Schnurr, who has lived in town for 20 years, was appointed to a seat on the Borough Council. More ... Religious group planning campus next to drag strip Raceway Park says location is bad choice for spiritual group BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       OLD BRIDGE - Meditation involves quieting the mind and bringing oneself to a place of peace and serenity, where outside thoughts and distractions can melt away. Members of Dayalbagh Radhasoami Satsang Association of North America, an Indian spiritual movement, are willing to try the ancient prac... More ... Proposed cell tower draws wrath of CNHS neighbors BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer       The final chapter of a planned cell tower being installed near Colts Neck High School may not be written yet. After listening to comments made by residents during a recent meeting of the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education, Superintendent of Schools JamesWasser said he would... More ... Rt. 520 medical building wins approval from board BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer       MARLBORO - A two-story, 35,261- square-foot medical building will be constructed along Route 520 on a 5-acre piece of property that currently houses the Avatar Spa, about a quarter-mile east of Route 79. The project was granted approval by the members of the Marlboro Zoning Board of Adjustment a... More ... Law regulates waste facilities       Aone-year provision authored by U.S. Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg (DN. J.) to give states like New Jersey the ability to regulate solid waste processing facilities along rail lines is now law. More ... State fund helps pay for children's medical needs       On Dec. 13 Gov. Jon S. Corzine announced more than $3.3 million in financial grants awarded by the Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund Commission (CICRFC) to help families dealing with their children's extraordinary medical expenses. More ... Bloopers Hope you'll excuse our 'fowl' language ADELE YOUNG       We like to start the new year by looking back at the typographical and grammatical errors that almost made it, and some that actually did make it, into some of Greater Media Newspapers' publications during the previous year. More ... Around Town Fire trucks deliver a holiday tradition AMY ROSEN       Idid not grow up in New Jersey, but it is home to me. I have lived here just about half my life and raised a family here, but I still get as excited as a small child when I hear the fire engine sirens getting closer to my house on the Saturday closest to Christmas. It means Santa is on his way. More ... Effort offersmeals, sanctuary       FREEHOLD- Volunteers fromvarious community organizations have announced a plan to provide the working poor and immigrant laborers in Freehold with food and hot beverages several days a week during the winter months. This marks the fourth year of the sanctuary program sponsored by local religious a... More ... $2.1M in federal funds will enhance N.J. trails       More than $2.1 million in federal grant money has been earmarked for maintaining and improving recreational trails throughout New Jersey. Approximately $1.1 million from the Federal Highway Administration's Recreational Trails Programhas already been approved for 48 trail projects. More ... Media center named for educator       MANALAPAN - The library at the ClarkMills School, Gordons Corner Road, was recently dedicated to the memory of a former principal who served the Manalapan Englishtown Regional School District. The Charles H. Boehm Jr. Media Center was formally dedicated to the late educator in a ceremony held at... More ... Rain forest study inspires pupils       FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - Fifthgrade science students at the MarshallW. Errickson School, Elton-Adelphia Road, recently completed studying the six major biomes of the world. As an extension of their study, students created their own rain forest animal to be displayed in the hallway and also took part i... More ... Town asks federal court to let state consider case BY ELANAARON Correspondent       FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - The township's legal representative has filed a motion asking a U.S. District Court not to hear the civil rights lawsuit filed by Rabbi Avraham Bernstein, who has accused the township of violating his civil rights. The "request of abstention" was filed on Dec. 17 in Trenton. More ... Council delays action on property rezoning Apartments would count toward affordable housing obligation BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer       MARLBORO - An ordinance that would, if adopted, amend the township code to rezone certain lots to the Multi- Family District IV (MFD-IV) as a result of a settlement between Marlboro and Ohad Associates LLC was the hot topic at the Township Council's Dec. 6 meeting. More ... Former exchange panel member still faces charges BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer       MARLBORO - The case against RichardMichaelWirin, a man with ties to Marlboro, on charges that include possession of child pornography and dissemination of indecent materials has not been resolved. A spokesperson in the Manhattan District Attorney's Office confirmed to the News Transcript last we... More ... Area Scout attains Eagle rank       MARLBORO - Boy Scout Troop 86 has announced that James Cahalane has been awarded the rank of Eagle Scout. For his project, James renovated a playground at Camp Arrowhead, Route 520. Camp Arrowhead is a division of the Community YMCA of Red Bank. More ... People Who Make a Difference Bridging the gap between the haves and have-nots Church outreach brings food, clothing and comfort to homeless BY LINDA DeNICOLA Correspondent       Robert Frost, in one of his poems, said, "Home is the place where, when you have to go there, they have to take you in." Home is supposed to be a safe haven, but for some unfortunate people, home is just a word. They are homeless. More ... Council approves increase in local water, sewer rates BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer       FREEHOLD - Residents and business owners will see an increase in their water and sewer bill on April 1. At its final meeting of 2007, held Dec. 27, the Borough Council voted 5-0 to adopt an ordinance which will raise water and sewer rates in Freehold Borough. More ...