• Animal Hall of Fame seeks nominations

    The New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association (NJVMA) is accepting nominations for the 17th annual Animal Hall of Fame. The public awards luncheon and induction ceremony will take place March 4. The deadline for nominations is Dec. 1. Every year, the NJVMA honors the human-animal bond by recognizing special animals that have made a difference in…

  • Helistop request irks Colts Neck

    COLTS NECK — Even though a proposed helistop at the Trump National Golf Course is a matter of litigation, officials with the Trump Organization are applying for the necessary permit from the state Department of Transportation. During the Township Committee’s Oct. 12 meeting, Township Administrator Bob Bowden explained the current situation regarding the proposed helicopter…

  • Temple members help to rebuild areas in Alabama

    MARLBORO — Recently, 10 members of Temple Rodeph Torah of Marlboro traveled to Birmingham, Ala., to help rebuild after the spring’s devastating series of tornados. Working with the Christian Service Mission of Birmingham and Habitat for Humanity, the volunteers, ranging in age from 16 to over 50, worked to prepare houses for residents who have…

  • Mistretta, Horigan bidding for office

    Democrats seek a voice in Freehold Twp. govt BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Democrats Jennie Jeannette Mistretta and Edward Horigan are running for the Township Committee in Freehold Township. They are seeking to give Democrats a seat on the governing body for the first time in 40 years. FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — A blend of…

  • Salkin, Golub: Work remains to be done

    Republicans seek re-election in Freehold Township BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Republicans Eugene Golub (l) and David Salkin are running for re-election to the Township Committee in Freehold Township. Golub has served on the governing body since 1996 and Salkin has been a member of the committee since 1994. FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The two…

  • Fire dept. opens doors to Freehold residents

    FREEHOLD — The Freehold Fire Department will welcome the public to meet Freehold Borough’s volunteer firefighters and to learn about what the firefighters do when it hosts an open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 23. The firehouse is on West Main Street, next to Borough Hall. The event coincides with National Fire…

  • Senator to attend temple’s gala

    FREEHOLD — Barry Hochberg, president of Congregation Agudath Achim, Freehold Jewish Center, announced that U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) will be the featured guest speaker at the synagogue’s 100th anniversary gala dinner dance slated for Oct. 29. The celebratory event is the culmination of many programs and activities that have been held over the last…

  • Mayor’s seat, two council terms open in Marlboro

    BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer Three positions in local government are up for grabs in Marlboro on Nov. 8. The Republican candidates (above) are (l-r) Marianne Longobardi, Craig Marshall and Christopher Dean. The Democratic candidates (below) are (l-r) Frank LaRocca, Jonathan Hornik and Randi Marder. Editor’s note: The News Transcript conducted telephone interviews with the…

  • Bid to drop age restriction still pending

    Development slated for property in Morganville section of Marlboro BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer The attempt to convert an approved age-restricted community to a project with no age restrictions is continuing in Marlboro, but by a new developer. During the Oct. 5 meeting of the Marlboro Planning Board, the board’s attorney, Michael Herbert, gave an update…

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