• for the record 

    A May 15 News Transcript article concerning the appointment of Steven Sukel to the Marlboro Ethics Board stated that Sukel previously served as the campaign manager for Mayor Jonathan Hornik and a slate of Democratic council candidates. The article did not state that the council candidates were Frank LaRocca and Randi Marder, both of whom…

  • Food pantry director thanks postal employees, food donors

    On behalf of the volunteers and clients of Freehold Area Open Door food pantry, I would like to thank the letter carriers of the Freehold Post Office and all those who contributed to their food drive on May 11. The residents of our community were extremely generous and the postal workers were kept very busy…

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    A trail at Holmdel Park is awash in sunlight on a recent afternoon. JESSICA D’AMICO

  • datebook 

     The New Hope Gospel and Community Fest will be held 12:30-4:30 p.m. June 1 at the New Hope Baptist Church, 28 First St., Freehold. Festivities will include Gospel music groups, soloists, musicians, praise dancing, vendors, food, games, amusements, voter registration and more. All are welcome. Details: 732-780-9210.  The Freehold Borough K-8 School District…

  • Complaint alleges two ethics violations by board member

    BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — An Apple iPad lies at the heart of an ethics complaint filed against Victoria Dean, who is the vice president of the Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education and a member of the Marlboro Republican Club. The complaint was signed by Marlboro resident Josh Pollak on April…

  • in the service 

    Marine Corps Pfc. John G. Klubnick, son of Eileen P. and Jack G. Klubnick of Howell, earned the title of U.S. Marine after graduating from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. For 13 weeks, Klubnick stayed committed during some of the world’s most demanding entry-level military training in order to be…

  • Manalapan resident honored at brunch

    For more than 20 years, Foster and Adoptive Family Services (FAFS), in cooperation with the New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P), has recognized individuals, families and organizations for outstanding achievement in the area of supporting children in foster care. The tradition continued with the annual recognition brunch held May 4 at the…

  • Parking privileges law for disabled will have changes

    The Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) has announced upcoming changes to the parking privileges law for individuals with disabilities and a new procedure for issuing wheelchair symbol placards and license plates so that persons with a disability can find a designated parking space when they need it, according to a press release. “For New Jerseyans with…

  • Resident escapes from home fire

    MANALAPAN — No injuries were reported in the wake of a house fire that occurred on the afternoon of May 14. According to information provided by the Manalapan Police Department, at 4:33 p.m., officers responded to 19 Lexington Drive on a report of a working structure fire. Smoke and flames were observed coming from the…

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