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Bonds fund new equipment
FREEHOLD — Two bond ordinances were introduced at a special meeting of the Borough Council held April 7. They are expected to come up for final approval at a future meeting of the governing body. One ordinance will provide for the acquisition of various equipment to be used by the borough. There is an appropriated…
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Standing water stirs up
Freehold Twp. residentTownship officialstrying to addressproblem with swale BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer Freehold Twp. resident Township officials trying to address problem with swale BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Marty Handel, a resident of the Holland Ridge development, is concerned about a swale on his property. Holland Ridge is off Route 537 near…
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Republicans irked over way Stominski ousted
Faction of GOP callsfor Dowd to be replaced by a new chairmanStaff Writer Republicans irked over way Stominski ousted Faction of GOP calls for Dowd to be replaced by a new chairman BY DICK METZGAR Staff Writer Incumbent Republican Monmouth County Freeholder Edward Stominski of Eatontown has lashed out against county GOP Chairman William F. Dowd,…
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Ex-POW relates story of courage
Leo Thorsness spent six years in captivity during Vietnam War BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer Ex-POW relates story of courage BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Lt. Col. Leo Thorsness FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Leo Thorsness is a real live American hero. Yet, if you ask him to speak about events…
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Jewelry store will host
Jewish federation event MANALAPAN — Gary Michaels fine jewelry store on Route 9 South will host "An Evening of Elegance" on April 27 at 7 p.m. Administrators at the Manalapan office of the Jewish Federation of Greater Monmouth County said the event will raise funds to assist Jewish individuals and families in need in Monmouth…
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Candidates want to keep pupils’ performance high
BY LARRY RAMERStaff Writer BY LARRY RAMER Staff Writer MARLBORO — Five residents are seeking three three-year terms on the Marlboro K-8 Board of Education in the April 20 school election. Polling hours are from noon to 9 p.m. Board member Joseph Waldman is seeking his second term. He is joined on the ballot by…
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Board adopts $142M budget for 2004-05
FRHSD spending planincludes new staffpositions, sports teams BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer Board adopts $142M budget for 2004-05 FRHSD spending plan includes new staff positions, sports teams BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer The Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education has adopted a $142,216,115 budget to operate during the 2004-05 school year. Residents will vote…
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History comes alive in colorful school show
Wemrock Brook pupilscreate memorableperformance BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer Wemrock Brook pupils create memorable performance BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer PHOTOS BY DAVE BENJAMIN Above, dancers and actors, students, parents and teachers join hands to make “It’s Really Revolutionary” a hit. At right, costumes and hand-painted sets for each of the 10 vignettes in the show enliven the…
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Freehold Borough adopts $11M budget for 2004
Freehold Borough adopts $11M budget for 2004 FREEHOLD — Following a public hearing that did not feature any comments from the public, the Borough Council adopted its $11.08 million budget for 2004 at a special meeting held April 7. Neither Mayor Michael Wilson nor any members of the council offered a statement on the spending…
