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Matawan-Aberdeen

Civil Suit Filed Against Demoted Matawan Police Chief, Officers and Officials

A civil lawsuit filed against demoted Matawan police chief James Alston, five Matawan police officers and five Borough officials or employees last September accuses them of using excessive force, false arrest, illegal search and seizure, failure to intervene during the incident, malicious abuse of process and supervisory liability. The suit is the most recent development in an ongoing legal battle involving the demotion of Alston, Matawan's first African American police chief, to the rank of lieutenant in July 2011.

Aberdeen Hit with Series of Home Burglaries

Aberdeen Township has experienced a series of daytime burglaries in recent weeks, with at least five homes entered using a back window or sliding glass door. Three homes in the Strathmore area, two on Brookview Lane and most recently, one on Oakshade Avenue were entered while the homeowners were out. Residents reported items such as jewelry, safes, lap tops and iPads missing.

Colts Neck

Freeholders Celebrate 100 Years of Delicious Orchards

For 100 years, in Colts Neck has been an institution in Monmouth County. This week, the Monmouth County Freeholders and local officials came together to celebrate the milestone. Last year, Delicious Orchards sold 1.2 million doughnuts and more than 200,000 pies, all made from scratch, staying as true to the original recipe as possible. To keep pace with demand, they bought an apple-peeling machine that peels a bushel of apples per minute, according to owner Bill McDonald.

Last year, Delicious Orchards sold 1.2 million doughnuts and more than 200,000 pies, all made from scratch, staying as true to the original recipe as possible. To keep pace with demand, they bought an apple-peeling machine that peels a bushel of apples per minute, according to owner Bill McDonald.

Holmdel

Land Sale Legislation Draws Large Crowd, Armed with Alternative Ideas

More than 120 residents turned out to a marathon public meeting Thursday where two pieces of local legislation were introduced, paving the way for a potential sale of four acres of land in a densely populated area of town on the Hazlet border, and up to 12 acres of preserved Cross Farm, near the Colts Neck side. The Township Committee is preparing for the possibility of selling these assets in case a planned April voter referendum to raise taxes fails. The town is facing a $2.6 million deficit in the 2012 municipal budget.

Manalapan

Manalapan Man Arrested for Allegedly Robbing Fawn Run Home

Patrick Dileo, 22, of Manalapan was arrested for attempting to rob a home on Fawn Run on Jan. 15. Police arrived at the Fawn Run residence at around 3 a.m. to a reported burglary in progress, items were stolen but later dropped. Detective Charles Alaimo was leading the investigation and was able to conclude Dileo's involvement. Alaimo arrested and charged Dileo with burglary and theft to a residence. He was processed and released without bail.

Rumson-Fair Haven

RFH Students "Raise the Roof" with Habitat for Humanity  

For the 4^th year, a group of RFH students will spend their spring break building homes in downtown Wilmington, Delaware. The 24 students will help Habitat for Humanity with various parts of a home construction project.