News Transcript

Split ticket wins in Marlboro; Green wins seat in Manalapan

11/11/2009

MARLBORO � It was a tight race for three seats on the Marlboro Township Council, but in the end the victors were Republican Carol Mazzola, incumbent Democrat Jeff Cantor and Democrat Scott Metzger.

Revaluation process in Marlboro nears end

BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer — 11/04/2009

Marlboro residents can soon expect to learn the new assessed value of their home and property as Marlboro's revaluation is nearing its end. According to a status report, representatives of Realty Appraisal Company, West New York, had measured and inspected all commercial and residential properties in Marlboro, with the exception of a few locations, as of Oct. 1.

Revaluation process in Marlboro nears end

By Rebecca Morton — 11/04/2009

MARLBORO � Residents can expect to learn the new assessed value of their home and property as Marlboro�s revaluation is nearing its end.

Owner proposes to move grocery to new location

BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer — 11/04/2009

An application to move a Freehold Borough business that serves as a grocery, deli and warehouse distribution center from its present location in the Boro Plaza shopping center on Broad Street to a property on Throckmorton Street was heard by the Freehold Borough Planning Board on Oct. 28.

Good form in flight

11/04/2009

CLAIRE SHEPROW Elise Janczewski of Freehold Township High School concentrates on a move as she competes on the balance beam during the 2009 Shore Conference Gymnastics Championships at Brick Memorial High School, Brick Township, Oct. 31. For a story about the championship meet and more photos, see Sports.

Halloween on parade

11/04/2009

Above: Members of the Freehold Township High School Marching Patriots show their Halloween spirit as they march through Freehold Borough in costume during the annual Halloween Spooktacular parade on Oct. 25. Marching bands from Freehold, Howell, Marlboro and Colts Neck high schools also marched, as did the Colts Neck ROTC cadets. Right: This little Prince Charming wannabe — in costume as a frog and waiting for a kiss that will turn him into a prince — melted hearts during the parade.

Officials may consider appeal in legal matter

BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer — 11/04/2009

Mayor Richard Klauber said he would support an action by the Township Committee to appeal a case that Manalapan recently lost in court. The situation on Hawkins Road was raised as a topic of discussion at the Oct. 14 meeting of the Manalapan Township Committee by resident Lloyd Stone, who lives in a development off Hawkins Road.

Fate of historic home still up for discussion

BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer — 11/04/2009

FREEHOLD — During an Oct. 26 discussion about the possible razing of the Richmond house on East Main Street, the members of Freehold Borough's Historic Preservation Advisory Commission were given two messages from the public.

Board makes plans for possible strike

BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer — 11/04/2009

MARLBORO — Qualified substitute teachers are being sought by the Marlboro K- 8 School District Board of Education in the event that members of the Marlboro Township Education Association (MTEA) go out on strike. The previous contract between the Board of Education and the MTEA ended on June 30, 2008.

Audience will render a verdict

11/04/2009

MARLBORO — The decision of guilty or not guilty will be left up to the audiences in attendance at Marlboro Memorial Middle School's fall production of "You, the Jury." The show will be performed at the Marlboro Memorial Middle School cafetorium, Nolan Road, on Nov. 12-13 at 7 p.m. Admission is free.

Immediate assistance

11/04/2009

DAVE BENJAMIN Employees who work in Building 3 at the Freehold Office Plaza, Route 9 north, Freehold Township, receive assistance from emergency responders on Oct. 26 after the building was evacuated because smoke that was feared to be toxic was found to be coming from computer equipment in one of the offices.

Freehold man charged with attempted murder

11/04/2009

Sean S. Robinson, 41, of Freehold, was arrested and charged on Oct. 31 with one count of first-degree attempted murder, one count of second-degree aggravated assault, one count of third-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and one count of fourth-degree unlawful possession of a weapon.

Legal bill at heart of public discussion

BY MARK ROSMAN — 11/04/2009

MANALAPAN � An attorney's decision not to bill the township for time he spent in court on behalf of the municipality drew a chuckle from the audience at a recent meeting of the Manalapan Township Committee. It was a light moment during the public comment portion of the Oct.

'Heart of Gold' party will support mission

BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer — 11/04/2009

As the holiday season draws closer, area residents are invited to get a head start on their shopping and help orphans in Romania. "The Heart of Gold" Christmas party will be held on Nov. 15 from 3-7 p.m. at the Freehold Township Independent Fire Company, 30 Siloam Road, Freehold Township.

Commercial project gains OK in Marlboro

BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer — 11/04/2009

MARLBORO — A retail building, a bank and a CVS Pharmacy have been approved for a parcel of land at the intersection of Route 79 and Lloyd Road. The Planning Board gave the project a green light on Oct. 7. Applicant Dallenbach Sand was represented before the board by attorney SalvatoreAlfieri.

County approves recycling grant for Englishtown

BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer — 11/04/2009

ENGLISHTOWN — Recycling efforts in Englishtown will get a boost with the news that Monmouth County has approved an application for a $14,000 recycling grant. Speaking at the Oct. 28 meeting of the Borough Council, Borough Administrator Laurie Finger said Englishtown will use the funds to purchase 32-gallon recycling buckets.

Seniors & students send treats to troops

BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer — 11/04/2009

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Because of an effort between Freehold Township senior citizens and pupils at the Marshall W. Errickson School, some members of the military who are serving overseas will be receiving scores of shoe boxes brimming with items from home.

Grant to be used for safety doors

11/04/2009

FREEHOLD — At its Oct. 15 regional sub fund meeting, the New Jersey School Boards Association Insurance Group (NJSBAIG) awarded the Freehold Borough K-8 School District Board of Education a safety grant in the amount of $3,654.

Parents can learn about 'pharming'

11/04/2009

MARLBORO — Parents are invited to learn about the so-called "pharming" trend that has teenagers experimenting with prescription drugs during an "It's a 'Pharm Party' " presentation. The event hosted by the Marlboro Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse and the Marlboro Police Department will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 10 at Town Hall, off Wyncrest Road.

Board told of changes in residential project

BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer — 11/04/2009

HOWELL — Revisions to an application that proposes the construction of an apartment complex on Route 9 north in Howell were heard by the Planning Board at a recent meeting. Representatives from AST Sunnyside Road LLC presented revised engineering and architectural testimony at the Oct.

County retains AAA fiscal status

11/04/2009

FREEHOLD - The nation's three major bond-rating agencies, Fitch, Moody's, and Standard & Poor's, recently announced that Monmouth County will retain its AAA status. According to a press release from the county, only a very small percentage of counties throughout the United States have been granted AAA ratings, the highest rating, according to Craig R.

Libraries will host charity book drive

11/04/2009

The Monmouth County Library launched its annual Books for Kids book donation drive on Nov. 1. Books for preschoolers through age 14 will be accepted through Dec. 1 at any county library branch. The books will be distributed to local charities and community agencies that serve children with limited access to books.

Church to host gospel concert

11/04/2009

FREEHOLD — The sounds of gospel music will fill the New Beginnings Agape Christian Center, 133 Throckmorton Street, at 5 p.m. Nov. 8. The concert fundraiser will benefit Freehold Borough's Paul M. McGuire Family Health Center.

Moms of Multiples to hold holiday mart

11/04/2009

A Holiday Marketplace to benefit the Mid- Jersey Mothers of Multiples (MJMOMS) will be held 6-10 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Park Avenue Bistro, 618 Park Ave., Freehold. MJMOMS is a nonprofit that provides support to mothers of twins, triplets and higher-order multiples. Items for sale will include custom clothing, handbags, toys and other items.

Hospital auxiliary slates trip to A.C.

11/04/2009

The CentraState Medical Center Auxiliary will host a Christmas day trip to the Trump Marina Hotel in Atlantic City on Dec. 25. The cost of $30 includes $25 back in cash plus $5 for food. No one under age 21 will be allowed on the trip. Checks must be made out to the CentraState Hospital Auxiliary and are payable in advance. Refunds are available up to Dec. 13.

Datebook

11/04/2009

• A holiday bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 14 at West Farms United Methodist Church, 153 Casino Drive, Howell. • A gospel concert hosted by the I Beseech Thee Community Development Corporation will be held at 5 p.m. Nov. 8 at New Beginnings Agape Christian Center, 133 Throckmorton St., Freehold. The concert will benefit the Paul M.

Teachers union is ready to settle a contract

11/04/2009

For the past week, parents and other residents of Marlboro have witnessed the very worst of what the collective bargaining "process" can produce.

Teachers deserve an equitable contract in Marlboro K-8 schools

11/04/2009

That's it! As a parent of two school age children in the Marlboro K-8 School District, I am extremely angry and frustrated with the Marlboro Board of Education, and their unrelenting refusal to agree to the fact-finder's report.

Democrats were off base with claims against MTMUA

11/04/2009

The Marlboro Democrats, in an attempt to gain votes, distributed a flier packed with misinformation about the Marlboro Township Municipal Utilities Authority (MTMUA) and Township Council candidate Jack Zatz, who currently serves as a commissioner on the MTMUA.

Objectors to the president still have the right to speak

11/04/2009

I cannot resist answering the letter from Jack Zaraya and Wendy Sabin ("Letter to Editor Knocking President Obama Needed 'Immediate Response,' " News Transcript, Oct. 21), concerning my letter of Oct. 14, because, at one fell swoop, they have nullified most of the First Amendment to the U.S.

Political Cartoon

11/04/2009

Another race where we picked the lesser evil

• GREG BEAN — 11/04/2009

In my home state of Wyoming at the dawn of the 20th century, there was a surfeit of what were politely referred to as "bachelor cowboys." It wasn't that these old boys didn't like women; in fact, they loved them, every chance they got.

Robert F. Schear Jr.

11/04/2009

Coutts, 'Mr. Downtown,' remembered with love

BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer — 11/04/2009

FREEHOLD — The borough lost one if its most precious resources last week — Robert Lloyd Coutts Jr. Coutts, 87, was one of the founding members of Freehold Beautiful Inc. and a part of just about everything that took place in Freehold Borough's downtown for more than 30 years.

David Danner Frederick

11/04/2009

Mr. Frederick, 63, formerly of Freehold, died Oct. 18, 2009, at his home in Virginia Beach, Va., after a 15-year struggle with the effects of cancer and chemotherapy. He was a Vietnam veteran and a graduate of Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Va. He earned his master's degree in psychology from Norfolk State University. Mr.

Frank "Soup" Dinkel

11/04/2009

Mr. Dinkel, 82, of Freehold Township, and formerly Manalapan, died Nov. 1, 2009, at home. He was a union member with Construction Laborers Local No. 472, Newark, for 40 years, retiring in 1989. He was predeceased by a daughter, Debbie; four brothers, Herbert, Earl, Kenneth and John; and three sisters, Irene, Agnes and Ruth.

Jacquelyn May

11/04/2009

Mrs. May, 66, of Freehold Township, died Oct. 26, 2009, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. She was a teacher for 30 years at Eisenhower School in Freehold Township, retiring in 2000. Mrs. May was a member of the NJEA and Freehold Township Education Association.

Robert F. Schear Jr.

11/04/2009

Mr. Schear, 47, a lifelong resident of Howell, died Oct. 27, 2009, at Jersey Shore University Hospital, Neptune. He was a LAN administrator at SS&C Technologies NJ, Skillman, for more than 20 years. He is survived by his wife, Cathy; three sons, Daniel G. Hansen of Bloomingburg, N.Y., and Robert F. Schear III and Andrew F.

Jeanne DuBois King

11/04/2009

Mrs. King, 89, of Freehold Township, died Oct. 28, 2009. She had a career as a dog breeder. She also volunteered for the MCOSS Nursing Services for more than 35 years, was an organizer of the Frogtown Frolic, and an assistant at health clinics for migrant workers. She was predeceased by her husband, Daniel L. King; a brother, Joseph R. DuBois Jr.

Charles H. F. Morris Jr.

11/04/2009

Mr. Morris, 94, of Freehold, died Oct.28, 2009, at Applewood Estates, Freehold. He was a resident of Allentown for 41 years before moving to Applewood 17 years ago. In 1984, Charles retired from RCA, Princeton, where he was employed for 50 years. He was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Grace Jean Morris; and a brother, Frank Morris.

Hugh Oakley

11/04/2009

Mr. Oakley, 82, of Salisbury, Del., formerly of Freehold, died Oct. 30, 2009, at home. He began his career with the New Jersey Department of Agriculture and later went to work as a fruit broker for Blue Goose Growers in Hagerstown, Md. Mr. Oakley served on the Freehold Township Board of Education in for 20 years, 16 of those as president.

Rocco Michael Potenza

11/04/2009

Mr. Potenza, 67, of Freehold, died Oct. 27, 2009, at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. Prior to his retirement, he was an engineer for Lucent Technologies, Freehold.

Local students to perform in 'Dracula'

11/04/2009

The Pegasus Production Company of Christian Brothers Academy will perform "The Passion of Dracula" at 7 p.m. Nov. 13- 14 and Nov. 20-21 at the Henderson Theatre, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. The show will feature a cast of talent that includes James Robinson and Frank Saverino of Manalapan; Devin Mattheson of Brick, Devarat Chaudhray and C.J.

Howell Rebels win SC gymnastics title