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      January 27, 2010  RSS feed

      Brionna Rivera performs as Mayzie in the Marlboro Middle School’s recent production of “Seussical Jr.” Pupils performed the play on Jan. 22-23 at the Marlboro school. More...

      MANALAPAN — Law enforcement authorities are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the individual who committed a bank robbery in Manalapan on Jan. 27. More...

      MARLBORO — The Marlboro Police Department is seeking information in connection with an armed robbery which occurred on the morning of Jan. 27 at Tony’s Appliance and Repairs, Route 79. More...


      Towns would be authorized to plan for development of affordable housing

      Abill that would abolish the state Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) has been introduced in the state Senate as S-1. The bill was introduced in a Senate session that was held after Gov. Chris Christie was inaugurated on Jan. 19. Sen. Raymond J. Lesniak (D-Union) is the sponsor of the bill. More...


      Shopping center planned for Route 9 south wins unanimous support

      Ashopping center has been approved for construction on the corner of Route 9 south and Route 520, Marlboro. At its meeting on Jan. 20 the Marlboro Planning Board granted unanimous approval to the applicant who has proposed Marlboro Commons. The board conducted five hearings on the application. More...


      Have you ever listened to the words of Don McLean’s song “Vincent” and wondered who he was referring to and what the first line, “Starry, starry night,” meant? Ask any student in any grade at the Taylor Mills School, Manalapan, and he or she will tell you the song is about artist Vincent Van Gogh and his famous painting “Starry, Starry Night.” More...


      FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — CentraState Healthcare System and Friends’ Health Connection have partnered to present a women’s heart health event with guest speaker Dr. Pamela. M. Peeke, an internationally renowned expert in women’s health, fitness and nutrition and Discovery Health TV’s chief medical correspondent. More...


      MANALAPAN — Law enforcement authorities are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the individual who committed a bank robbery in Manalapan on Jan. 27. More...
      Before he left office, Gov. Jon S. Corzine signed an executive order to expand the Interagency Council on Preventing and Reducing Homelessness. Leslie C. Stivale of Freehold was among those appointed to the council. More...
      I feel compelled to rebut Harold Zwick’s letter to the editor (“America Should Have Universal Health Care,” News Transcript, Jan. 13). Mr. Zwick feels that the new healthscare scheme being rushed through Congress will keep Medicare solvent. More...
      Coda • GREG BEAN
      This is a dark day in America. Two weeks ago, I wrote that the U.S. Supreme Court was expected to do away with most of the laws that limit campaign contributions to candidates and much political advertising by corporations and special interest groups. More...
      Mr. Jasko, 69, of Manalapan, died Jan. 13, 2010, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. He was born in Neptune and was a lifelong resident of the Freehold area. A U.S. Navy veteran, Mr. Jasko was a parts manager for International Harvester, Red Bank. More...
      Children get excited when volunteers arrive for weekly visit in Freehold Borough
      FREEHOLD — First-graders at the Park Avenue Elementary School in Freehold Borough look anxiously at their daily calendar and when they see it is Thursday the smiles and anticipation are clearly visible, according to their teacher Janaina Lasota. More...
      Freehold Township girls win team championship
      At this time last year Maggie Gilbertson was grabbing rebounds for the Howell High School girls basketball team. Now she is grabbing championships with the Rebels’ track and field team. More...
      Burlington Coat Factory in Freehold Township is collecting donations to support the American Red Cross Haiti Relief and Development Fund. Monetary donations will be accepted at the store, 3684 Route 9 north, and at any of the more than 430 Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide. More...