• Songs of love, life, longing to be performed in concert

    Mory Ortman & Martha Bartz FREEHOLD — The Downtown Concert Series will host a singer and a pianist performing classics from the American songbook on Feb. 16 at St. Peter’s Church, 33 Throckmorton St., Freehold Borough. Martha Bartz and Mory Ortman will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m., according to a press release. Bartz, an…

  • Former N.J. lawyer admits embezzling law firm funds

    On Dec. 12, a former partner of a law firm based in Freehold admitted to defrauding the firm and its clients by improperly diverting more than $885,000 from the law firm, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. Timothy Provost, 57, of Millstone Township, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Michael A. Shipp in Trenton federal…

  • Red Cross recognizes Solomon Schechter

    MARLBORO — The Solomon Schechter Day School in Marlboro will receive an award from the American Red Cross in recognition of the school’s superstorm Sandy “For the Kids Toy, Book and School Supply Drive.” According to a press release, the school community collected books, toys and school supplies for children who were affected by the…

  • Five ‘yes’ votes OK McDonald’s

    ENGLISHTOWN — A quintet of members on Englishtown’s Unified Planning/ Zoning Board gave the thumbs up to the construction of a McDonald’s restaurant on property at the intersection of Gordons Corner Road and Wilson Avenue at the board’s Jan. 22 meeting. In response to an Open Public Records Act request filed by the News Transcript,…

  • This month in TheBeachBeat.com

    The February edition of Greater Media Newspapers’ digital magazine, TheBeach- Beat.com, will be online Feb. 14. Since it launched during the summer of 2012, TheBeachBeat.com has proven to be a valuable resource for the goings-on at the Jersey Shore, focusing on communities from Asbury Park to Point Pleasant and beyond, and keeping readers informed about…

  • Audubon Society plans field trip

    The Monmouth County Audubon Society will sponsor a field trip to several lakes and ponds along the North Shore on Feb. 23. “This area is dotted with dozens of small ponds and lakes,” said Lisa Malandrino, field trip chairwoman. Trip leader Linda Mack said, “Many of the ducks that winter here breed in more northerly…

  • Freehold Soil names photo contest winners

    Officials at the Freehold Soil Conservation District have announced the winners of the 2012 photo contest. Entrants were asked to photograph subjects promoting the beauty and uniqueness of the natural environments found in Middlesex and Monmouth counties. More than 130 entries were received. James Lagan, of Middletown, was the first-place winner and received $200 for…

  • Weapons discharge issue is hot topic in Colts Neck

    Township Committee sets public hearing on ordinance Feb. 27 BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer COLTS NECK — In an effort to conform to state regulations, the Colts Neck Township Committee introduced an ordinance at its Jan. 30 meeting that would amend municipal code to ease restrictions that are currently placed on the discharge of firearms.…

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