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Officials bid priest farewell
MANALAPAN – The Township Committee gave a formal sendoff to the Rev. John Bambrick of St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church as he prepared to leave Manalapan for a new parish. Mayor Michelle Roth presented Bambrick with a proclamation that noted that he is leaving the Manalapan church to guide St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church,…
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Engineer redesigns storm water system
Wildflower at Marlboro has adult community and family apartments BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO – A discussion of a storm water management system took center stage at the most recent Planning Board hearing on the Wildflower at Marlboro application. The application was heard on June 16. Orleans Home Builders is proposing to construct 168…
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Hall of Fame seeking nominees
Nominations are being sought for recognition in the Freehold High School Hall of Fame. Graduates who have distinguished themselves in a variety of fields (excluding athletics) and have proven to be positive role models to current high school students are eligible. Past honorees include sculptor Jim Gary, actor David Garrison, vocalist Juanita Baskerville Brown, and…
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Odyssey of the Mind pupils take on the world
BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer MANALAPAN – When it comes to creativity, pupils from the Lafayette Mills School and the Wemrock Brook School Odyssey of the Mind (OM) teams proved they can meet any challenge they are given – and do it well. OM is a creative problem-solving competition for students of all ages. Working…
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Howell schools to add 15 minutes next year
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer HOWELL – In an effort to reduce fuel costs and maximize the efficiency of the district’s busing service, the Howell Board of Education changed transportation times and approved a new bus schedule during the June 18 meeting. Superintendent of Schools Enid Golden distributed a letter to parents on June 19…
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Board OKs tree service biz in residential zone
Residents voice traffic concerns at recent meeting BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE – The owner of an Old Bridge tree service business has won approval to operate his business in a residential zone despite a number of concerns that were raised during a hearing on the application. The business, General Green Inc., Hawkins…
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Applicant seeks approval for swim club, day camp
Howell zoning board will be asked to grant a use variance BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer HOWELL – On June 23 representatives of Country Resort at Brookside were expected to appear before the Howell Zoning Board of Adjustment with a proposal to operate a swim club, summer camp and day care facility on Fort Plains…
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Scannapieco receives 21-month prison term
Former Marlboro mayor ordered to begin serving sentence on Aug. 4 MARLBORO – Matthew V. Scannapieco, who served as Marlboro’s mayor from 1992 to 2003, was sentenced on June 20 to 21 months in federal prison for accepting bribes totaling approximately $245,000 from developer Anthony Spalliero, and for tax evasion, U.S. Attorney Christopher J. Christie…
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School’s ‘West Side Story’ earns Rising Star awards
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer HOWELL – When something is a labor of love, the effort is natural. When the effort is extraordinary, it does not go unnoticed. The Paper Mill Playhouse, Millburn, has recognized Howell High School for its recent production of “West Side Story,” awarding the play two Rising Star awards in the…
