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Town still plans cleanup project at Aldrich Lake Part of permit process may take up to a year
Staff Writer By kathy baratta Town still plans cleanup project at Aldrich Lake Part of permit process may take up to a year HOWELL — Cabomba weed, a planting used in fish tanks, is one of the most daunting aspects of the cleanup project facing municipal officials at Aldrich Lake. And the irony is, the…
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Developer seeking approval for Lanes Mills Road stores
Staff Writer By Kathy Baratta Developer seeking approval for Lanes Mills Road stores HOWELL — Plans for the retail development of 48 acres on the northbound side of Route 9 at the Lanes Mills Road intersection are before the Planning Board. According to Jay Beste, vice president and director of development for the Goldenberg Group,…
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Township teens plead guilty in Solomon house vandalism
Staff Writer By mark rosman Township teens plead guilty in Solomon house vandalism FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — A trio of township youths has pleaded guilty to vandalizing the historic Solomon House. Appearing before state Superior Court Judge Anthony J. Mellaci Jr., sitting in Freehold, on Dec. 19, the three Freehold Township youths each pleaded guilty to…
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County preparing $375 million budget
Correspondent By dick metzgar County preparing $375 million budget While the proposed Monmouth County budget this year is approximately $375 million, up from $352 million in 2001, the county tax rate is projected to drop about 2 cents per $100 of true value, according to Mark E. Acker, director of finance. The amount to be…
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Bacterial infection claims life of soldier in Germany Manalapan native Carlos Vasquez earned Army promotions, awards
Staff Writer By mark rosman Bacterial infection claims life of soldier in Germany Manalapan native Carlos Vasquez earned Army promotions, awards MANALAPAN — A township couple is mourning the death of their son, a five-year Army veteran who died on Christmas Eve while stationed in Germany. Staff Sgt. Carlos Jose "C.J." Vasquez, 24, the son…
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Board debates methods used to grade gym class Subjectivity applied by teachers is focus in Freehold District
Staff Writer By dave benjamin Board debates methods used to grade gym class Subjectivity applied by teachers is focus in Freehold District Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education members and administrators are exploring ways to improve the consistency in grading physical education students in the district’s six high schools. "Prior to the holidays…
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Private group gains a foothold on Sandy Hook Plans call for 60-year lease on rehabilitated Fort Hancock buildings
Staff Writer By gloria stravelli Private group gains a foothold on Sandy Hook Plans call for 60-year lease on rehabilitated Fort Hancock buildings Environmental groups are weighing in on a recent announcement that the National Park Service plans to lease a portion of historic Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook to a private developer. The developer,…
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Environmental issues rank as priority for councilman
Environmental issues rank as priority for councilman Dr. Paul Kovalski Jr. tapped to lead council for second straight year By dick metzgar Correspondent MARLBORO — Maintaining a stable municipal tax rate will continue to be high on his list of priorities for 2002, but environmental issues will still be very important to Dr. Paul Kovalski…
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Board expected to hear student attendance plan
Staff Writer By dave benjamin Board expected to hear student attendance plan No students currently attending a school in the Freehold Regional High School District would be moved to a new school, according to student placement recommendations that were expected to be presented to the Board of Education on Jan. 14. At a meeting that…
