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  • Call goes out for grant applications

    As part of the New Jersey Agriculture in the Classroom program, the New Jersey Agricultural Society is announcing its 2001 Educational Grant Program. Starting with the 2000-01 school year, grants will be awarded in the fall and late winter. The goal is to increase the number of applications received, the number of grants awarded and…

  • Board listens to ROTC plan

    ENGLISHTOWN — The Marines may be landing some officers and equipment in the Freehold Regional High School District, as plans for a Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program are being examined for implementation in September. Board of Education members are in the process of gathering information from representatives of several branches of the armed forces…

  • Employee assistance required for purchase of all tobacco

    Staff Writer By dave benjamin Employee assistance required for purchase of all tobacco MANALAPAN — A ban has been placed on any display of tobacco products in town that allows customers to reach those products without the assistance of an employee. The township health department has made it clear that customers — regardless of their…

  • Background check law tabled

    HOWELL — An ordinance mandating criminal background checks for township volunteers who work with youths has been sent back to the township attorney for "fine-tuning." Mayor Timothy J. Konopka told the News Transcript the ordinance which was scheduled for adoption by the Township Council on Nov. 13 was tabled due to its ambiguity. Konopka said…

  • Objector to housing plan settles with Marlboro

    Staff Writer By brian walsh Objector to housing plan settles with Marlboro MARLBORO — Township Council members are hoping they have moved Marlboro one step closer to its goal of receiving state certification for its affordable housing plan. Officials recently announced that developer Michael Weitz has reached a settlement with the town that will remove…

  • Manager files complaint against Internet accuser Attorney: Resident’s repeated postings on local message board prompted action

    Staff Writer By kathy baratta Manager files complaint against Internet accuser Attorney: Resident’s repeated postings on local message board prompted action A civil complaint has been filed in state Superior Court, Freehold, by Jacqueline Ascione, Howell’s township manager, against a Howell resident and 100 John Does. Ascione’s complaint and demand for jury trial against Ginger…

  • Board reveals sticking points in contract stalemate Negotiations set to resume tomorrow

    Staff Writer By brian walsh Board reveals sticking points in contract stalemate Negotiations set to resume tomorrow As she prepared for another round of contract negotiations this week, Diane Saks, president of the Marlboro Township Education Association (MTEA), responded to a letter distributed by the Marlboro Board of Education that outlined what the board said…

  • State playoffs

    Colts Neck High School running back Mark Savard breaks a tackle during Saturday’s 42-20 victory over Highland Park in a Central Jersey Group I state playoff game. In photo at left, Coach Mike McArthur reacts with enthusiasm to a Cougars’ touchdown. JERRY WOLKOWITZ

  • Voters approve money for full-time police force

    Staff Writer By Kathy Baratta Voters approve money for full-time police force ENGLISHTOWN — Following voter approval of a nonbinding referendum on Nov. 7, the Borough Council may now petition the state to allow Englishtown to exceed the current state-mandated budget cap by $100,000. The increase in permitted spending was necessary if Englishtown was to…