• Volunteers & items sought for Mitzvah Day

    The Marlboro Jewish Center, along with many other local organizations and synagogues, will participate in the 13th annual Mitzvah Day on Nov. 6. The day will be devoted to good deeds by collecting and donating much-needed items to organizations such as the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, Jewish Family & Children’s Service and Goodwill…

  • School district receives award

    MARLBORO — The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) recently announced that the Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education and Business Administrator Cindy Barr-Rague received the ASBO International Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting, based on the fiscal year ending 2010. The award recognizes excellence in the preparation and issuance of a comprehensive…

  • Program will teach reading of Hebrew

    Throughout the month of November, members of Western Monmouth County’s Jewish community will gather at Freehold Jewish Center, Broad Street, Freehold, to participate in Read Hebrew America, the only continent-wide campaign aimed at teaching North American Jews to read the Hebrew language. Led by Miriam Kapelushnik, the six-week Hebrew reading crash course will focus on…

  • Heart of New Jersey to present fall show Nov. 6

    The Heart of New Jersey Chorus chapter of Sweet Adelines will hold its “Swing into Fall” show, featuring gift basket raffles and dessert, 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, at the James Cullen Recreation Center, 1776 Union Ave., Hazlet. $15 general admission; $12 children and seniors. Tickets available at the door at call Tricia at 917-601-8866.…

  • Enjoy autumn in Monmouth’s parks

    There’s lots to be thankful for this November, including the many activities offered by the Monmouth County Park System. Throughout the month, the park system has planned family-friendly activities. The schedule is as follows: Stirring Up History, 1-4 p.m. Nov. 5 at Historic Walnford, Walnford Road, Upper Freehold. Watch a spoon take shape. See a…

  • Agricultural science scholarships available

    New Jersey high school seniors who are planning a career in agriculture or science may apply for the New Jersey Agricultural Achievement Award. The New Jersey Agricultural Achievement Award, sponsored by Amy Butewicz, a former New Jersey Equestrian of the Year, is meant to assist the recipient in beginning a future in agriculture. The qualifications…

  • Mobile data terminals to be purchased

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Two amended bond ordinances regarding police communications equipment were unanimously approved at a Borough Council meeting on Oct. 3. The first bond ordinance, which was adopted in 2007, appropriated $50,000 for improvements to Borough Hall. According to the ordinance, the work included improvements to the foundation of…

  • Talking beats emailing

    IN THE NEWS MARK ROSMAN During the final week of September the News Transcript contacted the local Marlboro Democratic and Republican candidates to set up personal interviews to be conducted during the first week in October. The Democrats said they were available anytime that week and in fact conducted telephone interviews with a reporter that…

  • for the record 

    Members of the Borough Council in Freehold Borough have not received a raise in their annual stipend since 2009, according to Mayor Michael Wilson. The mayor is receiving $10,076 and council members are receiving $8,347 in 2011. While an additional 2 percent was included in the budget for every salary account for every department in…

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