• Chemistry Carnival makes science fun

    Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, will make chemistry fun with a Halloween-themed Chemistry Carnival 1-3 p.m. Oct. 30 in the Navesink rooms of the Warner Student Life Center. Families with kids of all ages are invited to take part in the hands-on fun. Although the event is free, attendees are asked to bring a can of…

  • Top court may be asked to hear case

    Freehold Township is trying to prevent cell tower from rising on Robertsville Road BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP— Following losses at the Superior Court and Appellate Division levels, Freehold Township officials are considering asking the New Jersey Supreme Court to hear a case that involves the proposed construction of a cellular communications…

  • FEMA extends N.J. deadline to register for assistance

    A t the request of the state, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is extending the registration deadline for renters, homeowners and business owners who suffered damage from Hurricane Irene. Those affected by the storm and flooding between Aug. 27 and Sept. 5 now have until Nov. 30 to register for disaster assistance, according to…

  • Republicans promise to spend carefully

    Marshall, Dean, Longobardi seek terms in Marlboro BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer Editor’s note: The Marlboro Republican candidates met with a News Transcript reporter on Oct. 21 to discuss their campaign. MARLBORO — The three candidates who make up the Republican ticket in Marlboro say they will bring a fresh set of eyes to oversee…

  • Board wants to meet with chickens’ owner

    Freehold panel says fowl are not permitted in town BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — In Freehold Borough, it does not matter which came first, the chicken or the egg. The chickens, according to local officials, have to go. During the Oct. 13 meeting of the Freehold Area Health Department, the board’s secretary,…

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     Flavors of the ’40s and ’50s, an exhibit and sale of items from the baby boomer generation, will open Nov. 6 at the Village Inn, 2 Water St., Englishtown. A dessert café featuring live music and vintage items will be held from noon to 5 p.m. The Battleground Historical Society invites the public to…

  • Residents may dispose of old medicine

    MARLBORO — The township will be hosting an Operation Take Back New Jersey local collection site as part of the Operation Take Back New Jersey medicine disposal day. The event will take place at the Marlboro Police Department, 1979 Township Drive, off Wyncrest Road, Marlboro, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 29. This initiative,…

  • Jersey Shore Girl Scouts seeking volunteers

    The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore is looking for volunteers to help its more than 15,000 Girl Scouts throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties achieve their dreams Recognizing the busy schedules many adults face today, Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore provides flexible options that enable volunteers to pick the roles and activities that are…

  • Kruisers’ season finale aids local charities

    The Blue Moon Kruizers held its annual Halloween Cruise, the last cruise of the 2011 season, on Oct. 15. A total of 170 vehicles attended the event. Donations were collected in the amount of $1,061, and proceeds will be donated to the Howell Food Pantry to purchase food for Thanksgiving dinners and to the Howell…

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