• Cellist will perform in Freehold

    FREEHOLD — Cellist Joshua Roman will bring his wide-ranging répertoire to the Downtown Concert Series stage on Sept. 26 at historic St. Peter’s Church, 33 Throckmorton St., Freehold. Roman is a renowned performer and is recognized as an accomplished composer, curator and programmer, according to a press release. The Oklahoma City native began playing the…

  • Speak up for the Land and Water Conservation Fund

    GUEST COLUMN MICHELE S. BYERS Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Appalachian Trail, Camden Waterfront Park, Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, Branch Brook Park, Seven Presidents Park in Long Branch, Spruce Run and Round Valley recreation areas, Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, Island Beach State Park, Paterson’s Great Falls historic site, Monmouth Battlefield, Higbee Beach Wildlife…

  • Grant helps fund museum’s care

    By P.J. CANDIDO Staff Writer HOWELL — The preservation and upkeep of the MacKenzie Museum and Library is an ongoing process. The latest upgrades to the museum consisted of painting and structural improvements that were funded by a grant provided by the Monmouth County Historical Commission. James and Jessie MacKenzie acquired the house on Lakewood-Farmingdale…

  • Get the real story on electric savings offers

    Electric savings programs abound. Solar panels on your roof. An alternate supplier. They all say they save you money on your electric bill. Every one of these companies is giving consumers misleading information and do not tell you about the hidden costs, which can be substantial. After considerable research and my usual journalistic questioning, I…

  • Board member states why she missed vote

    I take my responsibilities as an elected official serving on the Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education very seriously. I make it a priority to attend all board meetings barring illness or family emergencies. My attendance record speaks for itself. Therefore, I was troubled to see that the News Transcript, in the Sept. 2…

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    Duncan, a Cairn terrier, joins the mum shopping fun in a wagon at Kaczor’s Mum Farm, Cream Ridge, on a hot September afternoon. RAY CHISTE

  • Jazz guitarist coming to Freehold

    FREEHOLD — The Freehold Borough Arts Council will present an evening with Martin Taylor, one of the world’s top jazz guitarists, at 7 p.m. Oct. 3 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 33 Throckmorton St., Freehold Borough. Taylor is a multi-award winning guitarist and Acoustic Guitar magazine calls him “The Acoustic Guitarist of his Generation,” according…

  • ‘Chasing Yesterday’ to debut at library

    MARLBORO — The Marlboro Public Library, Wyncrest Road, will host the Monmouth County premiere of a movie that was filmed in the county. “Chasing Yesterday,” a film by former Marlboro resident Joe Pernice, will be shown at 1 p.m. Nov. 7. The film will be followed by a discussion with stars Josh Flitter and Courtney…

  • Board expects to fill open seat

    By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer COLTS NECK – The Colts Neck K-8 School District Board of Education is expected to name a new members to fill a vacant seat on the panel. Two residents applied to fill a seat previously held by Joseph Cammarata, who resigned on Aug. 10. The board has until Oct. 10…

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