Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Late committeeman focused on school funding, environment
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Eugene Golub, 76, a former member of the Township Committee in Freehold Township, died on Feb. 20. Golub joined the committee in 1996 and was re-elected to multiple three-year terms. He was a professor of civil engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. As a member…
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Donation to provide steam for STEM program at diocesan schools
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — A recent private donation to the Diocese of Metuchen will allow Bishop Ahr High School to focus on continuing its robust STEM — Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics — program it set out to create two years ago. “One of our first priorities will be to construct a…
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Matawan Council salutes fire department
The Borough of Matawan Council devoted part of its Feb. 21 meeting to honor the Matawan Fire Department. The Council gave the Matawan Fire Department time to present awards to some of the firemen and women for going above and beyond their call of duty. 1st Deputy Chief Richard Michitsch, 2nd Deputy Chief Ed Lee…
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Vet works his magic to help another kind of vet
Subhead: Dr. Spinazzola receives award for caring for veteran’s service dog Houdini By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — A local veterinarian has been recognized for his efforts in caring for a veteran’s service dog — at no cost to the veteran. In 2009, U.S. Army Sgt. Heriberto Vidro, a veteran of Operation Enduring…
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Holman School educator named Teacher of the Year
By Michael Benavides Staff Writer JACKSON – A Holman School educator who teaches pupils with special needs has been named the Teacher of the Year in the Jackson School District. Stephanie Macaluso was presented with the honor during a Board of Education meeting that was held in the Jackson Memorial High School Fine Arts auditorium…
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Leadership Day brings staff, students together at St. Thomas
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — The dynamic synergy of the students, Principal Joanne Kowit and staff at St. Thomas the Apostle School was felt during the school’s second annual Leadership Day. The students, who are in pre-kindergarten to eighth grade, shared their talents, skills, experience and insight as to how to be…
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South River’s proposed outsource agreement causes borough uproar
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — Met with questions and opposition to South River’s latest proposed Shared Services Agreement (SSA), borough officials faced hostility from the South River Volunteer Fire Department and its residents due to the proposal’s aim to begin outsourcing the town’s Fire Prevention Department’s services to Middlesex County. During the Borough’s Council meeting on…
