• Coats end up in Afghanistan

    Donations of coats from Marlboro have been distributed to orphans in Afghanistan by U.S. troops currently serving in that nation. MARLBORO — Four hundred coats that were donated by people in Marlboro have been distributed to young orphans in Afghanistan. Marlboro Township Councilman Jeff Cantor, who is serving with the U.S. Army in Afghanistan, had…

  • Old Towne Colts Neck back for 3rd year

    COLTS NECK — The Colts Neck BusinessAssociation (CNBA) will hold its third annual Olde Towne Colts Neck event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 5, along the Route 34 business corridor. Raymond Shebell, president of the CNBA, said the family-friendly event is designed to showcase the business community for residents and tourists. “There are…

  • MCSPCA finds new director from within

    BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer After a nationwide search, Laurie Garrison of Oceanport was recently chosen to become the new executive director of the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MCSPCA). Laurie Garrison, the new executive director of the Monmouth County SPCA, looks forward to increasing adoptions at the facility. LAUREN…

  • Event will recall old-time Brooklyn

    MARLBORO — If you remember days spent at Coney Island, playing stickball in the streets, or if you know all the best places to eat in Brooklyn, then the Memories of Brooklyn “Days Gone By” event is looking for you. As part of the Marlboro Recreation Department’s senior programming initiative, Memories of Brooklyn “Days Gone…

  • Ethics panel will hear case vs. board member

    Complaint involves Internet website and 2009 campaign season BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — A formal hearing will be held by the Marlboro Ethics Board into alleged ethics violations that have been lodged against a member of the Marlboro Zoning Board of Adjustment. The case centers around an email that zoning board alternate member…

  • ‘I’m Not Rappaport’ on stage

    Bernice Garfield-Szita of Manalapan, who has been volunteering for Center Players, Freehold’s resident theater company, for 15 years, is currently directing “I’m Not Rappaport” by Herb Gardner. The play is about two gentlemen in their 80’s who hang out in Central Park, observing life, solving problems, dealing with society’s ageism and politics, and comically arguing…

  • St. Peter’s to debut concert series May 1

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — St. Peter’s Episcopal Church is well known for its outreach ministries to needy individuals in the community. Now the historic Freehold church can add another community outreach effort — a series of musical concerts. The landmark church at the corner of West Main and Throckmorton streets will…

  • Family Beach Ball May 23 in Sea Bright

    Clean Ocean Action’s Family Beach Ball will be held 3-7 p.m. May 23 at the Ship Ahoy Beach Club, 800 Ocean Ave., Sea Bright. The cost is $50 for adults, $25 for children under 18; there is a $135 family pass discount through April 22. The event will be held rain or shine. Register at…

  • Cantor celebrates 36 years at Shaari Emeth

    Cantor Wayne Siet will celebrate 36 years as a cantor of Temple Shaari Emeth by performing a concert at 8 p.m. May 1 at the temple, 400 Craig Road, Manalapan. A patron gathering will begin at 7 p.m. Siet will perform both liturgical and theatrical music, a portion of which will be accompanied by the…

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