Author: Greater Media
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SCOTT FRIEDMAN Visitors to Holmdel’s 17th annual Earth Day Festival enjoy the spring scenery on May 3 at Bayonet Farm.
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Property tax assessment process unfair
The state of New Jersey has a new pilot program in Monmouth County, and this program will revalue homes yearly for taxation purposes. There will be required inspections once every five years and then speculation about values based on the prices of sold properties. Everyone else will be taxed on those values instead of the…
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Veterans honored for service, sacrifice
A veteran receives a medal recognizing his service to the nation during ceremonies marking Vietnam Veterans Remembrance Day on May 7. State military awards were presented to nearly four dozen veterans for their service in World War II and Vietnam. The ceremony was held on the 40th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War…
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Basketball tournament to benefit foundation
Mullaney & Associates Physical Therapy will hold a 3-on-3 basketball tournament at 9:30 a.m. June 13 at Joseph Penniplede Park on Jackson Street in Matawan. The rain date is June 14. The event will raise funds for the Frances Foundation, which helps children who are battling cancer and their families. The double-elimination tournament is open…
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St. John Vianney program offers degree from Brookdale
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer HOLMDEL — Students at a local high school are learning to handle a demanding academic program while earning college credits. This academic year, Saint John Vianney High School (SJVHS) became the first private school to coordinate the Early College Academy program with Brookdale Community College, allowing students who excel…
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Brookdale softball squad seeks fourth national title
By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Bo Scannapieco is bringing a different type of team to the National Junior College Athletic Association’s (NJCAA) fastpitch softball tournament. When the NJCAA championship opens in Rochester, Minnesota, on May 14, teams will see a Brookdale Community College squad built around speed. The Jersey Blues have utilized their overall team…
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A North Division boys tennis remains Marlboro’s domain
By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer It’s been a typical boys tennis season at Marlboro High School. The Mustangs are on the verge of retaining their Shore Conference A North Division title — although it’s only the public school champion this spring — as Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) had the Mustangs’ number. Dave Kretzmer’s team defeated…
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Marlboro softball playing its best as playoffs begin
By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Marlboro High School’s softball team is serving notice that it will be a factor in postseason tournaments. Nick Scalzo’s Mustangs are clearly peaking. They have won five of their last six games, including an extra-inning victory at Howell High School, to improve to 12-5 with the postseason looming. “It has…
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SPORT SHORTS
The USA Rugby Academy, powered by Serevi, has announced Rutgers Women’s Rugby will host one of the four 2015 High Performance Resident Camps from July 19-23. The Girls & Boys High School camp will identify the region’s top players and provide a specific development pathway to the men’s and women’s U.S. National Teams. Working alongside…
