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News Transcript Datebook, Oct. 5
• The Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District Board of Education will hold the following meetings, which are open to the public: Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m., regular action meeting at Wemrock Brook School, 118 Millhurst Road, Manalapan; and Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m., regular action meeting at Wemrock Brook School, 118 Millhurst Road, Manalapan.
Patriots top Mustangs, 2-1, for seventh straight victory
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Since losing its 2022 season opener against Middletown South High School on Sept. 8, the Freehold Township High School boys soccer team has won seven straight matches en route to a 7-1 record as of Sept. 30. “The response has been amazing” since the loss, said...
Frank Defino Central Elementary School awarded Blue Ribbon honor
MARLBORO — The Frank Defino Central Elementary School, Route 79, which educates children in kindergarten through fifth grade, has earned a national Blue Ribbon award in recognition of high student achievement for 2022, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced. Nine schools in New Jersey achieved Blue Ribbon status...
CBA holds dedication to open new O’Shea-Martin Tennis Pavilion
MIDDLETOWN — Christian Brothers Academy held a special ceremony on Sept. 24 for the official dedication of the new O’Shea-Martin Tennis Pavilion. The new facility bears the name of former CBA tennis coaches John O’Shea and Brother Patrick Martin. O’Shea was in attendance for the event and had the honor of cutting the ceremonial ribbon, according to a press release from the school.
Freehold Township officials will purchase, preserve open space parcels
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The members of the Township Committee in Freehold Township will purchase and preserve an open space parcel on Siloam Road and an open space parcel on Turkey Swamp Road. Siloam Road (Route 527) begins at Monmouth Road (Route 537) at the border of Freehold Township, Manalapan...
News Transcript News Briefs, Sept. 28
The Manalapan Police Department has reported the following incidents which recently occurred in the community:. On Sept. 9, a Colts Neck resident reported that on July 27, a Route 9 business in Manalapan was defrauded in the amount of $98,366. Patrolman Christopher Capuzzo. handled the report and the incident is...
Manalapan planners approve residential developments on Millhurst Road
MANALAPAN — A townhouse development for residents of all ages and an apartment building for seniors are expected to be constructed on Millhurst Road in Manalapan following an approval from the Planning Board. During a meeting on Sept. 22, board members voted 8-0 to grant preliminary and final major...
Rutgers RWJ Medical School offers COVID-19 resources in five languages
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School’s Department of Pediatrics recently launched a website that presents multilingual resources about COVID-19 vaccines in children and young adults. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 14.6 million children have tested positive for...
News Transcript Datebook, Sept. 28
• DeBows United Methodist Church, at the intersection of Route 571 and Route 537, Jackson, will host a flea market on Oct. 1 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain date is Oct. 8). Table space (no table) for vendors is $10. Contact Sue at 732-598-7352 to reserve a space or for more information. All are welcome to attend. Additional information can be found at www.debowsumc.org.
Rumson rallies to defeat Manalapan, 14-10, in American Division showdown
MANALAPAN — A back and forth battle in a Shore Conference American Division football game between Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School and Manalapan High School was decided in the final minute on Sept. 23 in Manalapan. Sophomore quarterback Owen O’Toole drove the Bulldogs 85 yards and junior running back...
Gov. Murphy nominates Raymond Santiago as Monmouth County prosecutor
Raymond Santiago has been nominated by Gov. Phil Murphy to serve as the next Monmouth County prosecutor. Santiago’s nomination will be submitted to the state Senate for confirmation and he will assume the role of acting prosecutor on Oct. 7, according to a press release from Murphy’s office.
Freehold High School graduate looks for love on ‘5 Guys A Week’
A graduate of Freehold High School, Freehold Borough, was recently featured on a Lifetime television series. Sonali Chandra, 35, who is a 2005 graduate of Freehold High School, appeared in Episode 14 of “5 Guys A Week” which aired on Lifetime on Sept. 21. The reality show is in its first season.
Marlboro resident supports Andy Kim for Congress
President John F. Kennedy said the highest form of service “is not to utter words, but to live by them.”. Congressman Andy Kim lives by President Kennedy’s standard as exemplified by his quiet role in helping to clean up the debris caused by the Jan. 6 rioters. Representative...
Freehold Township providing health services to neighboring towns
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Officials in Freehold Township will continue to provide public health services to Manalapan and begin to provide public health services to Tinton Falls. During a meeting on Sept. 20, the members of the Township Committee passed separate resolutions authorizing the execution of shared services agreements with Manalapan and Tinton Falls for public health services.
Monmouth County News Briefs, Sept. 21
Monmouth County Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone has released the following statement regarding making Sept. 11 an official holiday:. “On behalf of the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, I am calling on state and federal legislators to make Sept. 11 an official holiday to honor the victims, first responders, volunteers and all who were affected by the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
2022 Archives and History Day will be held at Brookdale on Oct. 1
Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon has announced that Professor Richard Veit will be the featured speaker at the county clerk’s 27th annual Archives and History Day event to be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 1 at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft. Residents of all communities are...
News Transcript News Briefs, Sept. 21
The Manalapan Police Department has reported the following incidents which recently occurred in the community:. On Sept. 1 at 1:22 a.m., a Manalapan resident reported that an unknown individual entered an unlocked vehicle that was parked in the driveway of a Warwick Drive home and removed items valued at $5. Patrolman Dennis O’Brien handled the report.
Freehold Township planners deny use variance for solar energy facility
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The members of the Freehold Township Planning Board have voted 6-2 to deny an applicant’s request for a use variance that would have permitted the construction of a solar energy facility at 56 Willow Brook Road. The application filed by Willow Brook Solar was heard...
Neighbors app will help Marlboro police share updates, safety alerts
MARLBORO — Mayor Jonathan Hornik and Police Chief Peter Pezzullo have announced Marlboro’s participation in the Neighbors Public Safety Service (NPSS). The NPSS allows public safety officials to connect, communicate and share hyper-local updates with residents, according to a press release from the township. This new program and...
Freehold Township police lieutenant admits to illegal database access
A 27-year veteran of the Freehold Township Police Department has admitted to illegally accessing information from a law enforcement computer database for personal use, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey announced on Sept. 16. Lt. John Todd, 58, pleaded guilty to a count of third degree computer theft during a...
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