Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Author takes satirical look at presidential election process
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — As America readies to elect a new president this November, one local author has put a unique spin on the procedure. Middletown resident Doug Goudsward has captured the process in the form of a “campaign playbook” that lampoons the presidential election process through the use of both…
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Two Hazlet schools implement Healthy U program
By Kayla J. Marsh Staff Writer HAZLET – A new initiative being implemented within the Township School District will focus on helping students and their families make better choices when it comes to proper nutrition and staying physically active. According to Assistant Superintendent Joseph J. Annibale, the Healthy U program, created in 2008 as a…
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Corned beef dinner March 12 to support Kristin Kinlin Memorial Fund
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — A fundraiser that is aimed at assisting local charities and organizations will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, too. American Legion Post 515 will hold the 10th annual Corned Beef Dinner from 5-8 p.m. on March 12 at VFW Post 2179 at 460 Route 36 in the Port Monmouth…
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Longtime assistant school superintendent retiring from South Brunswick
By Jennifer Amato Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK – An esteemed administrator in the South Brunswick School District will be retiring after 25 years of service to the community. Joanne Kerekes, 63, of Neptune City, has decided to retire from her position as assistant superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, after a career that spanned more than 40…
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Red Bank school district satisfied with charter school rejection
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer RED BANK — While members of the Red Bank Charter School (RBCS) licked their wounds over the state rejecting their enrollment expansion, members of the borough school system approved the decision while promoting their educational stance. “I was very pleased when the decision came down from the state on [Feb.…
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Holmdel gas regulator proposal continues
By Kenny Walter Staff Writer HOLMDEL- Hearings continued on a proposed gas regulator station on the site of Cornerstone Power Holmdel solar farm. Representatives of NJ Natural Gas Company (NJNG) testified during the March 2 Holmdel Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting, that due to concerns from the board and public during the Feb. 3 meeting,…
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South Amboy lauds budget surplus of $1.5 million
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — It was all smiles at the March 2 City Council business meeting. The reason? An unexpected surplus of city funds totaling nearly $1.5 million. That news should also make taxpayers smile, since some of that money will be used to reduce this year’s tax increase. Mayor Fred Henry…
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Verizon Wireless begins making case for cell tower
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Testimony on an application submitted by Verizon Wireless seeking approval to build a cellular communications tower on Route 537 is expected to continue at the April 21 meeting of the Freehold Township Planning Board. On Feb. 18, representatives of New York SMSA Limited Partnership (Verizon Wireless) began…
