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Reassessment of town’s properties moves ahead
BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer Reassessment of town’s properties moves ahead BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Borough properties are in the process of being reassessed this year and according to Neil Rubenstein of Realty Appraisal Co., West New York, the inspection process is about half completed. Rubenstein attended the Borough Council’s June…
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Veteran educator taught thousands
Tom Sherman,teacher, principal,will retire Aug. 1 BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer Veteran educator taught thousands Tom Sherman, teacher, principal, Tom Sherman will retire Aug. 1 BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer After almost four decades spent as an educator in the Manalapan-English-town Regional School District, Tom Sherman will retire on Aug. 1. "Teachers are entrusted with parents’…
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Friday evening services to be held under the stars
Friday evening services to be held under the stars FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Con-gregation Kol Am of Freehold is preparing to kick off its 2004 Shabbat Under the Stars series, which will be conducted on June 25, July 9 and Aug. 13 at Picnic Area No. 1 of Michael J. Tighe Park, Georgia Road. According to…
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Volunteers sought for special event
Declarationof Independenceto be read aloud BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer Volunteers sought for special event Declaration of Independence to be read aloud BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Borough residents are being invited to start their Independence Day festivities the same way Americans did more than a century ago. A ceremony will be held at the Monmouth…
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700 pupils graduate
MANALAPAN — The Manalapan Englishtown Middle School held its graduation ceremonies on June 17 at the Collins Arena on the campus of Brookdale Community College, Lincroft. The graduating class of 2004 consisted of 702 eighth-graders. "Students have been diligent and have been working extremely hard to meet the educational requirements for their promotion to high…
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Derrick honored for service to aid squad
BY LARRY RAMERStaff Writer Derrick honored for service to aid squad BY LARRY RAMER Staff Writer Barbara Derrick MARLBORO — Many people start new activities when their children leave home. Some may take up golf, while others may become interested in tennis, poker or bridge. Barbara Derrick took a slightly different route. When her children…
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DWI reforms headed for full Senate consideration
BY BRYAN SABELLAStaff Writer DWI reforms headed for full Senate consideration BY BRYAN SABELLA Staff Writer In the wake of the death of a local teenager after a crash with a drunken driver with four previous convictions, bills that may crack down on repeat offenders are moving through the legislative process. Three bills sponsored by…
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Conference focuses on leadership, character
Kenneth Feinberg, whooversees U.S. 9/11 fund,offers keynote remarks BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer Conference focuses on leadership, character Kenneth Feinberg, who DAVE BENJAMIN Kenneth Feinberg, who is the special master of the United States 9/11 fund, delivers remarks about character and leadership at the Freehold Regional High School District’s Character and Leadership Development Conference. oversees U.S.…
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Volunteers end training at county fire academy
Volunteers end training at county fire academy HOWELL — The Monmouth County Fire Academy held a graduation weekend recently with 69 firefighters graduating in two separate ceremonies. Most firefighters came from Monmouth County, but eight firefighters came from as far away as Manchester Township in Ocean County and South Amboy in Middlesex County. Firefighters from…
