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Union Hill Rd. to be improved
MANALAPAN — Union Hill Road will be improved with a $150,000 grant provided by the state Department of Transportation (DOT) through the Transportation Trust Fund. Mayor William Scherer thanked state Sen. Ellen Karcher and assemblymen Michael J. Panter and Robert L. Morgan (all D-Monmouth and Mercer) for their efforts in securing the grant. “Union Hill…
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Integrated preschool program applications available
MARLBORO — The Marlboro School District offers an integrated preschool program for residents of Marlboro. Morning and afternoon sessions will be held five days per week at the Marlboro Early Learning Center. No tuition is charged. Parents are responsible for the transportation of the regular preschool students. This program is designed to bring special needs…
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School election features race for three-year terms
Candidates say state funding at heart of local issues BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer BY MARK ROSMANStaff Writer Three incumbents and one resident who is making a second bid for office are seeking three three-year terms on the Freehold Township Board of Education in the April 19 school election. Polls will be open from 3-9…
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On Campus
Lauren H. Covello, daughter of Roslyn and Stephen Covello of Manal-apan, was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at New York University, College of Arts and Sciences, New York City. She is a 2002 graduate of Manal-apan High School. Kate Fogler, daughter of Mary Ann and Richard Fogler of Freehold, was named…
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Datebook
• MOMS Club of Manalapan will hold an open house April 13, 10-11:30 a.m. at the Manalapan Recreation Center’s Kuschick Pavilion, Route 522. Local stay-at-home or part-time working moms are invited; children are also welcome. Details: Pam, (732) 786-0819. • MOMS Club of Morganville-Marlboro will hold an open house, with coffee and bagels, April 13,…
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Photo
JERRY WOLKOWITZ staff Freehold Fire Department Rapid Intervention Team members Sue Ann Derkach (l) and Stephen Sheen practice placing an air tank on “injured” firefighter Mitchell Shatz during a fire and rescue drill on April 10 at the Bartleson mansion on South Street. For a related story about fire concerns in Freehold Borough, see page…
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Fires in overcrowded homes concern town
Councilwoman: Recent incident could have been BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer FREEHOLD — A few weeks after eight residents escaped from a house fire unharmed, borough officials have expressed concern that at some time in the future people who are living in similar housing conditions may not be so…
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New Girl Scout facilities to be shown at open house
HOWELL – Three hours of fun and family entertainment are on tap for visitors to the Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts open house scheduled for April 17 on its 140-acre site. The event is open to the public and will run from 1-4 p.m. The open house, according to CEO Susan H. McClure, will provide…
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Service to children inspires candidates
Green, Hoffman, Brumel, Spilken run unopposed for seats in Marlboro BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer BY TALI ISRAELIStaff Writer MARLBORO — There is no contested race for any of the four seats up for grabs on the Marlboro K-8 Board of Education in the April 19 election. There are three three-year terms and one one-year…
