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Teen performs in New York
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Erika Pranzo, an eighth-grader at the Barkalow Middle School, performed at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall, New York City, on Jan. 20 as part of the third annual Winter Invitational, presented by theAmericanAlliance of Performing Arts Education. According to a press release, theWinter Invitational consisted of 15 studios from across the country…
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Marlboro council may add third deputy mayor post
Individual would represent Hornik at local events BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO- The Township Council has introduced an amendment to an existing ordinance concerning deputy mayors. The amendment adds a new subsection titled honorary deputy mayors, which describes the position of deputy mayor. According to the ordinance, an honorary deputy mayor would be established…
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Troop 155 Eagle Scouts honored for achievements
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Boy Scout Troop 155, chartered by the West Freehold School PTO, congratulated its 2007 Eagle Scout recipients Stanley Benarick, Dan Crawford, Matthew Grajek, Shawn Lo Bue andMatthew Neaton at its recent Court of Honor ceremony. According to a press release from the troop, the Trail to Eagle carries on a special significance,…
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BREAKING NEWS: Falling enrollment could lead to closing of school
Howell enrollment stands at about 7,100; options being examined BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer BREAKING NEWS: Falling enrollment could lead to closing of schoolHowell enrollment stands at about 7,100; options being examinedBY TOYNETT HALLStaff Writer HOWELL — As one way of dealing with a declining enrollment in the community’s K-8 public schools, Howell Board of…
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CHRIS KELLY staff Residents and visitors to Freehold Borough are still trying to come to grips with the gaping hole on East Main Street where the American Hotel once stood. The oldest part of the hotel was demolished several weeks ago and will be replaced by a new hotel and commercial operation. For more, see…
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Schools expect to benefit from extra aid
Freehold Borough K-8 administrators assess impact of new state formula BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer It’s not as good as winning the lottery, but the Freehold Borough School District appears to be in a better position to fund its operations for 2008-09 than it was during the 2007-08 school year. With the implementation of…
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Freehold still adjusting to absence of landmark
CHRIS KELLY staff A hole in the ground is all that remains of the oldest section of the American Hotel, Freehold Borough. FREEHOLD – The price of progress sometimes brings with it a double-edged sword and sometimes that price tag includes excitement and sadness. The AmericanHotel is a case in point. The oldest part of…
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Josephs to chair Planning Board
MARLBORO – Larry Josephs, one of the Planning Board’s new members, has been elected by his fellowmembers to chair the panel during 2008. The board held its annual reorganization meeting on Jan. 16. BoardmembersGerald Bergh andMark Barenburg will retain their seats as the vice chairman and secretary, respectively. In addition to Josephs, the board also…
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New law will have impact on second ballot questions
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD- The Freehold Borough Board of Education has joined a list of school districts asking the governor to grant a do-over. At a recent meeting the board passed a resolution which asks Gov. Jon Corzine and New Jersey’s legislative leaders to amend a provision of a 2007 state law.…
