Therapy dogs deliver gift of compassion Youths enchanted as they learn about tasks dogs perform BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer       Furry friends visited children at the Marlboro branch of the Monmouth County Library on Oct. 9. Ten dogs of the Furry Angels therapy dogs and their owners arrived at the library to introduce the children to the dogs and to teach the youngsters about the therapy dog program. More ... Senior residences planned for Orchard Street Proposal is result of settlement between Freehold and developer BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer       Orchard Street will become home to a new community of age-restricted condominiums if all goes in the applicant's favor at the Oct. 24 meeting of Freehold Borough Planning Board. More ... Foundation remains source of grants for K-8 teachers BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer       MARLBORO - Representatives of the Marlboro Educational Foundation discussed the organization's success to date at the Sept. 18 meeting of the Board of Education. Foundation Vice Chair Barbara Spilken described the organization's growth over the past seven years. More ... Rules eased on sheds, gazebos       MARLBORO - The Township Council has adopted what its members called a resident friendly ordinance on Oct. 4. The change amends the township code as it relates to accessory buildings and structures. More ... Council amends appraisal pact BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer       MARLBORO - The Township Council at its meeting on Oct. 4 authorized Mayor Robert Kleinberg to amend a contract between the municipality and Realty Appraisal Company, West New York. More ... Manslaughter now added to long criminal rap sheet Scott Bennett, 42, charged in death of Edison motorcyclist BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer       FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - A township resident with a long history of criminal activity now stands accused of killing a resident of Edison. Scott Bennett, 42, remained in the Monmouth County jail, Freehold Township, this week after being charged with aggravated manslaughter and a host of other crimes ... More ... Construction firm will ask for a hearing on AG notice BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer       Saying it is "unfortunate that it got to this point," a construction company official said he is confident his firm will be proved to have not been remiss in a school construction project. More ... Five candidates seeking two seats in Manalapan Shapiro, Barrack, DePasquale, Lucas & Cohen on ballot BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer       MANALAPAN - The Nov. 6 municipal election will give voters a menu of five candidates to choose from to fill two threeyear terms on the Township Committee. The candidates are Republicans Andrew Lucas and Susan Cohen, Democrats Herbert Barrack and Drew Shapiro and independent candidate Joseph De- ... More ... Residents' quality of life is concern for candidate BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer       FREEHOLD - Republican Ted Miller is challenging Democratic incumbents Kevin Kane and Jaye Sims for a threeyear term on the Borough Council in the Nov. 6 election. There are two council terms on the ballot in the Freehold Borough municipal election. At present, all six council seats and the mayor... More ... Incumbents have faith in future of community BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer       FREEHOLD - Incumbent Democratic councilmen Kevin Kane and Jaye Sims are seeking three-year terms on the Freehold Borough governing body in the Nov. 6 election. Republican Ted Miller is challenging the incumbents in the race for two seats on the Borough Council. At present, all six seats on the c... More ... Climber's success is up among the treetops BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent       Mark Chisholm gives new meaning to tree climbing. While many youngsters like to climb trees, he has become an international tree climbing champion and recently set a new world record. More ... Kleinberg, Hornik to face off in Oct. 31 Greenbriar debate BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer       MARLBORO - The two men running for mayor of Marlboro are expected to square off in a debate on Oct. 31 at the Greenbriar adult community clubhouse. Incumbent Republican Mayor Robert Kleinberg is seeking a second four-year term in the Nov. 6 general election. More ... Scout's project to be unveiled at Hope Lutheran Church       FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - Hope Lutheran Church, Elton-Adelphia Road, will host an Eagle Scout project dedication at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 21. Matthew Grajek, the son of Paul and Susanne Grajek, a Boy Scout with Troop 155 chartered by the West Freehold School, will unveil the labyrinth he created on the churc... More ... October 2007: Conspiracy of memories GREEN SCENE       Agarden is a commitment. When your roses succumb to our Mid-Atlantic heat and humidity, when slugs eat holes in your hosta leaves and in anything else that grows close to the ground, when vines creep up and smother everything in their path, when insidious ailments attack your prize plants and inse... More ... Historical assoc. director to discuss latest exhibit       Gamblers, bathers, rogues and presidents - the original "bennies" - had an enormous impact on modern Monmouth County. They populated the mansions and boarding houses and established the world-renowned resorts that made the county and its shore the place to be. More ... Library exhibit focuses on changes at Jersey Shore       When historians consider the Jersey Shore in Monmouth County, they tend to think first about the 1870s and 1880s. That's when the Jersey Shore, along with Newport, R.I., and Saratoga, N.Y., became one of the most popular vacation destinations on the Eastern seaboard, due in part to the hoopla sur... More ... Kleinberg, Kay don't meet in court       MARLBORO - Mayor Robert Kleinberg and developer Eddie Kay did not face off in court last week as anticipated. It was reported in the Oct. 10 issue of the News Transcript that the two men would be in Holmdel municipal court on Oct. 10. It was learned after press time that the hearing would not be... More ... Thousands walk for cure at annual Komen event BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer       JACKSON - More than 16,000 people turned out on Oct. 14 at Six Flags Great Adventure, Route 537, with the hope of raising more than $2 million in the fight against breast cancer. They participated as runners, walkers, volunteers and supporters. More ... Supported employment helps to match businesses, workers       Jen Loelius is an employment specialist, or job coach, with the Center for Vocational Rehabilitation (CVR), which has locations in Eatontown and Toms River. Loelius helps mainstream individuals with disabilities into the workforce through a supported employment services program. More ... Organizers pleased with turnout for Latino fest Entertainment, food, fun & great weather helped event succeed BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer       FREEHOLD - Visitors to the third annual Latino festival had a chance to see and hear what has become a very real presence in the community - the music and culture of the Latino community in Freehold Borough. After two years at the Park Avenue Elementary School, the festival moved to an open are... More ... Applicant trims size of medical building BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer       MARLBORO - The Zoning Board of Adjustment continued a hearing on Oct. 2 for a proposed medical building on Route 520 on a lot that currently houses a spa. Representatives of SFC Enterprises previously appeared before the board in March and August. More ... Nominees sought for home honors       FREEHOLD - The Freehold Historical Preservation Commission has announced it is now accepting nominations for two awards to be presented during Freehold Borough's fifth annual Restoration and Preservation Awards event scheduled to be held in November. More ... Health officer reminds residents to be prepared for emergencies BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer       MANALAPAN - Fall is upon us and winter is coming. With that change in seasons comes the potential for everything from a flu pandemic to a severe snowstorm; two types of natural disasters with the potential to shut down everything from electrical power to roads and truck drivers who deliver food ... More ... Attorney can remain on case BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer       MANALAPAN - Drew Shapiro will be able to retain attorney Eric Abraham as his legal counsel in an ongoing business dispute involving himself and his father, Murry Shapiro. State Superior Court Judge Terence P. Flynn, sitting in Freehold, denied an attempt by attorney Stuart Moskovitz to bar Abrah... More ... 2008 Teen Arts Festival will return to Brookdale       The Monmouth County Arts Council has announced plans for the 2008 Teen Arts Festival, an opportunity for teenagers between the ages of 13 and 19 to experience all disciplines of the arts, and to participate in workshops, performances, exhibits and critiques. Registration is open to Monmouth County... More ... Historical society to host train show       LAKEWOOD - On Oct. 20-21, the Lakewood Historical Society and the Lakewood Heritage Museum will host "Catch the Blue Comet at the Train Show!" a model railroad show for the benefit of the Lakewood Heritage Museum featuring the Ocean County Society of Model Railroaders. The hours will be from 10 a... More ... Town modifies definition for houses of worship       FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - The Township Committee recently adopted changes to the municipality's land use code to modify the words "church" and "churches" and the phrase "places of worship" to read houses of worship. More ...