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  • Author vows new book is a real Paige Turner

    Amanda Matetskyreleases second tale ofsleuth crime journalist BY SANDI CARPELLOCorrespondent Amanda Matetsky releases second tale of sleuth crime journalist BY SANDI CARPELLO Correspondent Amanda Matetsky MIDDLETOWN — Gutsy, determined and dangerously curious. That’s how nine-year Middletown resident and award-winning author Amanda Matetsky describes Paige Turner, the fictional super-sleuth and star of her latest detective book…

  • Superintendent wants to continue progress

    Search for additionalinstructional spaceremains a priority BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer Superintendent wants to continue progress Search for additional instructional space remains a priority BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Once again it is time to shift gears and pack lunches and books rather than picnic baskets and swimsuits — the school year…

  • FRHSD principals set to welcome students

    New learning center forlaw and public serviceto open at Colts Neck BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer FRHSD principals set to welcome students New learning center for law and public service to open at Colts Neck BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer School doors will open for all students on Sept. 2 as a new year starts at…

  • Retail center expansion OK’d

    BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — The Planning Board has granted preliminary approval to an expansion of the Covered Bridge Plaza, Union Hill Road. The retail center is at the Wild Turkey Way entrance to the Covered Bridge adult community. Board members Stephen Pine, Donald Holland Jr., Herbert Lazar, Anthony…

  • Marlboro Day set for Sept. 12

    Marlboro Day set for Sept. 12 MARLBORO — The community’s annual celebration, Marlboro Day, is set for Sept. 12 from noon to 5 p.m. at the municipal complex on Wyncrest Road. The event will feature a circus, including a magic show, clowns and a stilt walker, according to Susan Levine, director of public information. Amusement…

  • Marlboro ready with new staff, programs

    Superintendent soundswarning about impactof school budget law BY LARRY RAMERStaff Writer Marlboro ready with new staff, programs Superintendent sounds warning about impact of school budget law BY LARRY RAMER Staff Writer MARLBORO — Class sizes will be "moderate" as Marlboro’s K-8 school district kicks off the 2004-05 school year, Superintendent of Schools David Abbott said.…

  • Hundreds turn out for hearing on Crossroads

    Old Bridge officials tablevote on Rt. 9 and Rt. 18development proposal BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer Hundreds turn out for hearing on Crossroads Old Bridge officials table vote on Rt. 9 and Rt. 18 development proposal BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A bench-clearing brawl between the Yankees and Red Sox it…

  • Underground tank out;

    damage being assessed BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer Underground tank out; damage being assessed BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer ENGLISHTOWN — A leaking underground storage tank has been removed from a borough property and an environmental firm is in the process of determining what, if any, site remediation is needed. The property at the corner of…

  • Deep Run drainage woes to get close examination

    Resident thanks mayorand council for movingforward with action BY LARRY RAMERStaff Writer Deep Run drainage woes to get close examination Resident thanks mayor and council for moving forward with action BY LARRY RAMER Staff Writer MARLBORO — Municipal officials have developed a plan of action to deal with drainage problems caused by Deep Run stream.…