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  • Rumson mom ‘brews’ rollback of budget law

    BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer BY LAYLI WHYTEStaff Writer COFFEE, more than what’s in your mug, is on the move to save New Jersey’s public schools. COFFEE, which stands for Coalition of Families For Excellent Education, is a grassroots organization started by Rumson resident Kimberly Newsome, a stay-at-home mother of four who has made it…

  • On Campus

    Christopher Hecht, son of Linda and Joseph Hecht of the Morganville section of Marlboro, was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University of Albany, State University of New York. He is a 2005 graduate of Marlboro High School. Binghamton University, State University of New York, named the following local residents…

  • Mayor wants to examine idea to run water utility

    Council members say a lot of information is needed before deciding BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer BY TALI ISRAELIStaff Writer MARLBORO – A new job title and contract for the MTMUA’s longtime attorney is what sparked the mayor’s decision to investigate the possibility of taking over the independent water authority. Mayor Robert Kleinberg raised several…

  • Assemblywoman takes tough stand on threats

    BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer BY DAN NEWMANStaff Writer With no type of legislation currently on the books to handle the issuance of bomb threats, state Assemblywoman Amy Handlin (R-Monmouth and Middlesex) has announced plans to introduce a bill which would mandate punishment for anyone who makes a bomb threat or causes other false public…

  • Employees earn thanks

    MARLBORO – Employees who are retiring from the K-8 Marlboro School District were recognized at the Board of Education meeting on April 17. After 35 years with the district, Patricia Delatush is retiring. For most of her tenure she has been a fifth-grade teacher at the Marlboro Elementary School. According to information provided by the…

  • Datebook

    + U.S. Savings Bonds will be the topic of a lecture by Jeffrey Spector, professor of business and information technology, May 3 at 10 a.m. at Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Symmes Drive, Manal-apan. Free. Details: (732) 618-8777. + “Parents Who Host Lose the Most,” a program presented by the Manalapan-Englishtown Community Alliance for the Prevention…

  • Brookdale incidents net Spalliero new indictment

    On April 24, a Monmouth County grand jury handed up an indictment against local developer Anthony Spalliero charging him with second-degree attempted kidnapping, third-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, fourth-degree aggravated assault by pointing a firearm, third-degree terroristic threats and fourth-degree contempt of court. According to…

  • Freehold Borough budget checks in at $12.5 million

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer FREEHOLD – The Borough Council has introduced a $12.5 million budget to fund the operation of the municipality in 2006. A public hearing and adoption of the spending plan has been scheduled for May 25. The 2006 budget calls for an increase of about…

  • Committee introduces $28.7M local budget

    Municipal tax rate projected to drop for 2nd straight year BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer MANALAPAN – With a 4-1 vote, the Township Committee has introduced a $28.7 million municipal budget for 2006. Township property owners will pay a total of $11.9 million in a local tax levy. The 2005 budget…