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By vincent todaroStaff Writer New tool gives public info., voice on issues By vincent todaro Staff Writer Residents who feel powerless in attempting to influence government officials regarding education issues may have a new weapon. East Brunswick Board of Education member Patrick Sirr is an active proponent of a recently created information service called Citizen…

MANALAPAN — Two people were arrested following their alleged involvement in a fight at the Olde Silver Tavern, Route 522, that led to an assault on a police officer. Responding to a call from the Olde Silver Tavern at 12:28 a.m. Feb. 16, off-duty Manalapan officers Peter Curran, Charles Mazzatto and Richard Gallo pulled into…

No major problemsreported at two localfacilities from Feb. 3-5 By linda denicolaStaff Writer Emergency rooms handle cases during job action No major problems reported at two local facilities from Feb. 3-5 By linda denicola Staff Writer CentraState Medical Center in Freehold Township was geared up to handle an influx of emergency room patients during last…

Marlboro grant recipients By jeanette EngStaff Writer Education foundation names Marlboro grant recipients By jeanette Eng Staff Writer MARLBORO — The Educational Foundation has announced its latest grant award recommendations for the 2002-03 winter season. The total of $10,350 in grants will be used throughout the K-8 school district to aid in various programs. According…

By vincent todaroStaff Writer By vincent todaro Staff Writer East Brunswick Board of Education members wasted little time finding a successor for departing Superinten-dent of Schools Jamie Savedoff, as they announced their intention to appoint longtime district employee Jo Ann Magistro to the position. Magistro, who lives in the Morganville section of Marlboro, is expected…

Eisenhower programbrings reading lessonsto Freehold Head Start By linda denicolaStaff Writer Eisenhower program brings reading lessons to Freehold Head Start By linda denicola Staff Writer In a program that brings students from the Eisenhower Middle School, Freehold Township, to Freehold Borough to read to preschool pupils, Samantha Tramontano, 13, shares a book with Emily Briguez,…

The Manalapan High School coaching staff reacts to Scott Beckerman’s victory by pin over Jackson’s Joe Eurell in the 125-pound bout at Saturday’s Shore Conference Tournament wrestling finals. Beckerman (inset, top) and the Braves beat the top-seeded Jaguars, 34-31, to win the school’s first SCT crown since 1982. For more, see Sports.

By dave benjaminStaff Writer Board OK with expanded use of gas storage facility By dave benjamin Staff Writer MANALAPAN — A firm which manufactures gases and chemicals has received approval from the Planning Board to expand the number of different kinds of gas products which are stored and distributed from its township depot. "Air Products…

Governing bodysticking with NYCfirm to proceed withmarketing strategy By jeanette M. ENgStaff Writer Governing body sticking with NYC firm to proceed with marketing strategy By jeanette M. ENg Staff Writer The Marlboro Township Council has taken the next step in its plan to pursue the purchase of the Marlboro State Psychiatric Hospital property from the…