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King holiday in school brings message to life
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer DAVE BENJAMIN Clark Mills School, Manalapan, third-graders in Monica Tobio’s class sing songs in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. MANALAPAN — Schools in the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District remained open on Jan. 17 and used the holiday that has been established to honor Dr.…
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Just take this pill and run with the puppies
Lori C linch Are We There Yet? As I dragged my way across the kitchen floor the other morning, with high hopes of reaching the coffee pot, the kids moved around me in a frenzy. My little Lawrence was unable to locate his homework. Huey was in a panic as he tried to find his…
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Dance school requires variance
MARLBORO — A+ Public Warehousing has applied to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for permission to build a 21,000-square-foot building that would house a 10,000-square-foot dance school and an 11,000-square-foot office warehouse, according to papers filed with the township zoning office. If the application is approved by the zoning board, the building would be constructed…
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Memoria project plans New York fund-raiser
The Memoria Project, a community-based, nonprofit 9/11 memorial honoring all victims of Sept. 11, 2001, will be holding a fund-raising cocktail reception at the New York Stock Exchange. This event will showcase the project’s accomplishments, present future goals and honor the dedicated individuals and organizations that have assisted those affected by the events of Sept.…
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Board ponders next move after referendum’s defeat
Voters rejected plan for classrooms, library at early learning center BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer BY TALI ISRAELIStaff Writer MARLBORO — The ball is now back in the Board of Education’s court. With the Jan. 25 defeat of a $9 million referendum that sought to expand the Marlboro Early Learning Center (MELC), board President Cynthia…
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Sons of Israel to host 52nd Street concert
The Sisterhood of Congregation Sons of Israel, Manalapan, will present 52nd Street: The Billy Joel Tribute Band March 12 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $18 in advance or $25 at the door. Seats will be assigned and mailed as ticket requests are received. Checks should be made payable to Daughters of Israel and mailed to…
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Township wants Smith back on veterans panel
BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The Township Committee wants Congressman Chris Smith (R-N.J.) back on the U.S. House of Representatives Veterans Affairs Committee and put its feelings in writing last week. The governing body passed a resolution calling for Smith’s reinstatement to the panel. The congressman’s removal from…
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AVID grant applications now being accepted
The Center for Effective School Practices (CESP) at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, has announced the availability of grants to help schools prepare students to succeed in college. Grants are available through the advancement via individual determination (AVID) program. AVID is a national initiative that works within the regular school day and includes tutoring and an…
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Soccer champs honored
BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer BY MARK ROSMANStaff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Mem-bers of the Board of Education got to do one of their favorite things on Jan. 25 — recognize students who have achieved something worthwhile. Board President Grace McMillan said it is one of the highlights of service as a board member to…
