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In Marlboro

Marlboro BOE Deadlocked in 4-4 Budget Vote

After two weeks of discussion, the Marlboro Board of Education deadlocked in a 4-4 vote, keeping the April school elections where they are. Gov. Chris Christie announced in January that school districts and municipalities now have the option to combine it's April school board and budget elections with November's general election, removing the annual referendum to vote on the school budget provided the budget is under the 2 percent cap. While the Marlboro BOE came to an impasse, the Marlboro Town Council decided not to intervene to move the election to November. Over 200 municipalities have voted to have local elections in November.

In Holmdel

Best Market Open for Business

Best Market supermarket has opened in the former location of the Top Tomato in the Holmdel Commons at 2130 Route 25 South. The store wants to become known for its low-priced, high-quality produce. It is also still hiring for some positions.

Holmdel BOE Elections Moved to November

The Holmdel Board of Education voted unanimously by all present to move its school elections to November, to coincide with the General Election.

In Freehold

CentraState Unveils Upgraded Radiation Oncology Suite

CentraState's upgraded Radiation Oncology Suite is a $10 million facility that includes advanced Cancer screening technologies and more comforting procedures for patients.  The technological advancements include the addition of a new linear accelerator, which allows doctors to target the radiation therapy on a tumor more effectively and in a shorter period of time.

FTHS Student Urges Teens to ‘X the Txt’

In honor of Valentine's Day, Bryan Epstein, a current senior at Freehold Township High School asked students to take a pledge against distracted driving for their loved ones to keep themselves and their passengers safe.

In Manalapan

Man Charged with Sexual Assault of Manalapan Minor

Dustin Walters, 22, of Freehold was arrested by Manalapan police on Friday, Feb. 10 for allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old Manalapan girl on two separate occasions at the Days Inn on Rt. 9 in Freehold. Walters, a delivery driver for in Manalapan, was charged with two counts of Sexual Assault, two counts of criminal sexual contact, and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, according to police. He is currently remanded in Monmouth County Correctional.

Manalapan Man Threatens 2 Police Officers with Knife, Resists Arrest

Manalapan resident Austin Cammarata, 19, was arrested on Saturday, Feb. 11 for allegedly threatening two Manalapan police officers with a folding lock back knife and attempting to cause bodily injury to the officers on duty, who were investigating a domestic violence case. Cammarata was wielding the knife at the officers and refused to drop the knife when asked to. He was charged with aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and resisting arrest and is currently lodged at Monmouth County Correctional.