• Spinners will highlight Manalapan Day on June 11

    Spinners will highlight Manalapan Day on June 11

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN — A full slate of activities will greet people of all ages who attend the Manalapan Day community celebration at the Manalapan Recreation Center, Route 522, on June 11. Activities will get underway at 3 p.m. Members of the Manalapan Arts Council (MAC) plan and host the annual event…

  • Plumsted officials oppose pipeline, JCP&L increase

    By Andrew Martins Staff Writer PLUMSTED – Municipal officials have formally placed their opposition to proposals from two utility companies on the record. During a recent meeting, members of the Township Committee passed a resolution stating their opposition to the construction of a natural gas pipeline New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) wants to build through…

  • Four arrests made during search of Howell residence

    Four arrests made during search of Howell residence

    HOWELL – A substance believed to be heroin was seized and four people were arrested when police officers executed a search warrant at a home on Starlight Drive, Howell. In a press release, police said that on June 2, members of the Howell Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit — Lt. Thomas Rizzo, Patrolman T.J. Hurley,…

  • Pallone announces coding and app building competition for students

    Pallone announces coding and app building competition for students

    Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ) has announced that his office will be participating in the Congressional App Challenge, an application (app) competition for U.S. high school students. The challenge submission period will run from July 18 through Nov. 2. The competition is open to all students who meet the eligibility requirements, regardless of coding experience.…

  • Englishtown saves money on road project contract

    Englishtown saves money on road project contract

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer ENGLISHTOWN – The Borough Council delivered good news to residents during a recent meeting when officials passed a resolution that will result in savings for Englishtown. According to a resolution that was before the governing body on May 25, in November 2014 the council awarded a contract to S. Batata…

  • Manalapan will remain in assessment demonstration program

    Manalapan will remain in assessment demonstration program

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – Municipal officials will continue to participate in the Monmouth County Assessment Demonstration Program. The deadline for municipalities to opt out of the program was May 31. Recently, Democratic candidates who are running for seats on the Manalapan Township Committee asked the members of the governing body to follow…

  • Celebrate and take action during National Pollinator Week, must run June 15

    Celebrate and take action during National Pollinator Week, must run June 15

    You may have heard the expression “No farmers, No food.” How about this one: “No bees, No food.” Bees, butterflies, wasps, beetles and many other native insects are essential for food production. Without pollen distribution and cross-fertilization by pollinators, much of our food supply would vanish. The week of June 20-26 has been designated National…

  • News Transcript Datebook, June 8

    News Transcript Datebook, June 8

    • The 40th anniversary celebration of “Olde Freehold Day ” will take place on July 23 at Lake Topanemus Park, Pond Road, Freehold Township, from noon to 6 p.m. The event will feature five bands, a disc jockey, classic cars, rides, refreshments (including a beer garden), food offered by civic organizations and activities on the…

  • Examiner Datebook, June 9

    Examiner Datebook, June 9

    • The Allentown Public Library will host miniature horse cart rides presented by the Colts Neck Trail Riders Club on June 9 at 4 p.m. This will be the kickoff to the library’s summer reading club and in conjunction with the celebration of June as horse month. This is a children’s event and open to all age groups.…

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