Category: News Transcript Calendar

  • Bennett, Maddaluna to speak at dedication of new school Marlboro Early Learning Center will welcome

    Bennett, Maddaluna to speak at dedication of new school Marlboro Early Learning Center will welcome 500 children on Jan. 2 By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MARLBORO — School administrators will dedicate the town’s newest educational facility during ceremonies scheduled for Dec. 20. The Marlboro Early Learning Center, at the corner of Harbor and Tennent roads,…

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    ELYSSA RESNICK Taking a break from preparing his toys for the world’s girls and boys, Santa Claus made a stop at Manalapan’s Christmas tree and menorah lighting ceremony on Dec. 11 and handed out candy canes to everyone who has been good this year. Santa is expected back in town on the evening of Dec.…

  • District supports higher reimbursement for special ed.

    District supports higher reimbursement for special ed. By dave benjamin Staff Writer ENGLISHTOWN — As special education costs spiral upward, funding is heading downward, affecting school budgets throughout the state. "Special education costs are climbing at a fast rate and the state and federal governments are not covering the costs as promised," said Martin Spindel,…

  • Open space panel will merge with new agricultural group

    Staff Writer By dave benjamin Open space panel will merge with new agricultural group MANALAPAN — The Township Committee has established a municipal Agricultural Advisory Committee and named four residents to serve on the panel. In conjunction with the formation of the agricultural panel, Manalapan’s year-old Open Space Advisory Committee will be disbanded and its…

  • Community Bulletin Board

    • Singles’ Reflections, a social and entertainment event for singles of all ages, will be held from 8-10 p.m. Dec. 12 at Center Playhouse, 35 South St., Freehold. Improvisational actors demonstrate the ups and downs of single life, and counselors direct discussions and activities. Admission: $20, includes refreshments. Details: (732) 577-1076. • Blood drives will…

  • Funds in place for automated calling system, defibrillators

    Staff Writer By mark Rosman Funds in place for automated calling system, defibrillators MARLBORO — The Township Coun-cil is moving forward with plans to purchase portable defibrillators and place them in locations around the community. At a council meeting held Dec. 6, members of the governing body placed a $100,000 grant from the state into…

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    FARRAH MAFFAI Kindergartners Bricen Yozzo and Leona Kang get up and dance during a performance by Valerie Vaughn, the Talespinner, on Dec. 5 at the Marlboro Middle School. Marlboro school district administrators sponsored Vaughn’s show to bring together pupils who will begin attending the new Marlboro Early Learning Center in January.

  • Teachers earn national certification

    MARLBORO — The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards announced that Jane Barricelli and Arlene Knittel, sixth-grade social studies and science teachers, respectively, at the Frank J. Dugan School, Marlboro, met the standard for National Board certification set by its board of directors. Barricelli earned her certification in early adolescence/social studies – history, and Knittel…

  • Officials amend parking regulations

    MANALAPAN — The Township Committee has approved a "No Parking Anytime" zone in the Southfield Estates development. The committee took the action at its Dec. 5 meeting. Southfield Estates is off Craig Road, near Route 9. According to committee members, representatives of the Southfield Estates Homeowners Association made a request to have the no parking…