Category: News Transcript News
-

New chairman named for Latino Festival
The Latino Festival Committee of Monmouth County has announced that Angel Matos, of Keyport, will serve as chairperson of the festival beginning Jan. 1. Matos replaces Lazaro Cardenas, of Freehold, and Diana Tennant, of Wall Township. Both decided to step down as co-chairs to pursue other interests, but will remain on the festival organizing committee.…
-

Marlboro zoners grant variance for repair shop
BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — Two small dwellings will be removed to make way for an auto repair building on a parcel of land on Route 79 (North Main Street). Vincent Ferraina proposed the auto repair shop earlier this year but fell one vote short in his bid to receive approval of the…
-

Environmental commission member honored
MANALAPAN — Jenine Tankoos, who is a member of the Manalapan Environmental Commission, has been honored by One Change, a not-for-profit, nonpartisan charitable organization based in Ottawa, Ontario, with project offices throughout Canada and the United States. One Change delivers community-based social marketing campaigns aimed at engaging in conversations to empower people to adopt environmentally…
-

District launches e-newsletter
MARLBORO — The Marlboro K-8 School District recently launched its first districtwide electronic newsletter, E-School Notes, as its newest communication tool to reach parents and guardians. According to a press release, it is hoped that over time the entire Marlboro community will receive information from the school district via email communiqués. This new venture is…
-

Manalapan police investigating break-ins to vehicles
MANALAPAN — The Manalapan Police Department is warning residents to remain vigilant, to keep their vehicles locked and to remove any valuables that may be inside them following several vehicle break-ins. Police said unknown persons entered and removed various items from an unlocked 2004 Cadillac Escalade that was parked in the driveway of a residence…
-

Marlboro gets recycling grant from Monmouth County
The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders distributed two more 2010 municipal recycling grants to improve recycling in municipalities. Keansburg and Marlboro received their grant money at freeholder meetings last week. “This means a lot to us; we have a muddy yard,” said Keansburg Mayor James Coccuzza, who received a $7,500 grant. “We have gravel and…
-

Volunteers sought to brighten holidays
MARLBORO — Last year the Social Action Committee of the Marlboro Jewish Center initiated the Adopt-a-Family program for the holiday season. Committee members said the program was extremely successful. Many volunteers “adopted” families of different religions, and in so doing, provided holiday gifts for those families who may not have otherwise received any. The volunteers…
-

Equine massage therapist helps rescued, retired horses
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Gaining a horse’s trust after it retires from the racetrack or is rescued from auction, abuse or neglect is no easy feat. Loreen Pantaleone provides massage therapy to Angel, a 20-year-old horse who gives preschool children with disabilities riding lessons at Riding High Farm in Allentown. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT…
-

Judge reverses stay on housing lawsuits vs. Marlboro
Township attorneys consider options in wake of ruling By Rebecca Morton MARLBORO — The stay which was protecting Marlboro from developer’s lawsuits has been overturned and an onslaught of cases that deal with affordable housing is now coming at the township. Attorney Michael Herbert, who represents the Marlboro Planning Board, took a few moments at…
