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Two students honored with Siemens awards
BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer Two students honored with Siemens awards BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer DAVE BENJAMIN Christina Wright (l) and Adam Gashlin receive certificates of recognition from state Sen. Robert Singer. A pair of Manalapan High School students have been named winners of the Siemens award in recognition of their academic achievements. Adam Gashlin…
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Township to celebrate multitude of ethnicities
Celebrating DiversityDay will be held Nov. 1at Errickson school BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer Township to celebrate multitude of ethnicities Celebrating Diversity Day will be held Nov. 1 at Errickson school BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Many cultures will come together during a daylong celebration of diversity in Freehold Township on Nov. 1.…
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Pupils turn eyes skyward for Astro Nova project
BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer Pupils turn eyes skyward for Astro Nova project BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — Pine Brook School pupils have been reaching for the stars with the help of their teachers and some local astronomers. At a late night "Star Party," held Oct. 3, STAR Astronomy Club members Gavin Warnes, Mike…
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Freeholders under fire from Dem challenger
Pringle mounts stiff challenge to GOPincumbent Narozanick BY DICK METZGARStaff Writer Freeholders under fire from Dem challenger Pringle mounts stiff challenge to GOP incumbent Narozanick BY DICK METZGAR Staff Writer Democrat Jeffrey R. Pringle of Tinton Falls came out swinging for the long ball in the race for the lone open three-year seat on the Monmouth County…
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Engineer says new plan improves ’91 approval
BY LARRY RAMERStaff Writer Engineer says new plan improves ’91 approval BY LARRY RAMER Staff Writer MARLBORO — An engineer has testified about improvements to the plans for a proposed shopping center featuring a BJ’s Warehouse at the southwest corner of Route 9 and Route 520. The applicant, RJB Marlboro New Jersey LLC, is also…
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Metedeconk River’s C1 status moves ahead
BY KARL VILACOBAStaff Writer BY KARL VILACOBA Staff Writer BRICK — Following up on a pledge made in the township this winter, Gov. James E. McGreevey announced he formally began the process that will provide areas of the Metedeconk River the state’s toughest protection against pollution. In total, 13 streams and rivers in Monmouth and…
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New redevelopment plan would preserve 200 acres
Environmental changescause council to rethink ideas for hospital land BY LARRY RAMERStaff Writer New redevelopment plan would preserve 200 acres Environmental changes cause council to rethink ideas for hospital land BY LARRY RAMER Staff Writer MARLBORO — The Township Council has voted unanimously to rescind the town’s existing redevelopment plan for the Route 520 property…
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Howell residents to vote on first aid benefits plan
BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer Howell residents to vote on first aid benefits plan BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer HOWELL — Residents who turn out to vote Election Day will be asked to approve a pension plan for the township’s first aid squad volunteers. On Nov. 4, voters will be asked to approve a Length of…
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Controlling anger focus of talk
BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The Eisenhower Middle School, Burlington Road, held a special assembly on Oct. 17 titled "How to Manage Our Anger and Improve Our Planet." Students were treated to a theatrical presentation by Dave Street, a former teacher turned motivational speaker whose shows inspire children…
