Through the years

Manalapan mayors past and present gathered on Oct. 13 to honor Carol Puorro upon her retirement as the director of the Samaritan Center. Puorro spent 21 years helping the center to provide assistance to local families in need. The event was held at St. Thomas More Church, Manalapan. Pictured with Puorro (front, right) are former mayors (l-r) James Gray, Noreen Hanlon, Jack McKenna and Anthony Morrelli. Current Mayor Andrew Lucas is on the right.