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  • Propriety of letters questioned

    As of Oct. 13, board’s labor relations rep said he had not seen written complaints By dave benjamin Staff Writer The labor relations professional representing the local school board said Friday that he had not yet been served with notice of two charges the Manalapan-English-town Education Association (MEEA) said it plans to file against the…

  • Teachers demand fair contract

    Members of the Marlboro Township Education Association rally in front of the Board of Education offices on Oct. 12. Union members and the school board are negotiating a new contract. For more, see page 3. JERRY WOLKOWITZ

  • New law seeks to eliminate self-service tobacco racks

    Staff Writer By dave benjamin New law seeks to eliminate self-service tobacco racks MANALAPAN — The township Board of Health has introduced an ordinance that will add new language to its 1996 ordinance which prohibits tobacco vending machines in Manalapan and controls minors’ access to tobacco. The ordinance, introduced at a Sept. 26 meeting, calls…

  • Fun times at fall festival

    Who says cops don’t really like doughnuts? Officer Peter Cooke is a good sport as he greets the Dunkin’ Donuts mascot at the Englishtown Fall Festival, Oct. 7. MARIE ORTIZ

  • Board to parents: Prepare for union’s work stoppage Manalapan-Englishtown teachers working without contract

    Staff Writer By DAVe benjamin Board to parents: Prepare for union’s work stoppage Manalapan-Englishtown teachers working without contract Parents are being asked by the Board of Education to prepare for a possible work stoppage by members of the Manalapan-Englishtown Education Association (MEEA). Also, in an unusual move during ongoing negotiations, the board has made public…

  • New laws target underage drinking in private homes

    Staff Writer By Kathy baratta New laws target underage drinking in private homes It has been said by some people that European youths drink wine like American youths drink milk. Whether that is true is not the question for people under the age of 21 in Western Monmouth County. What is the question is whether…

  • Somersaulting for soccer score

    Marlboro’s Tom Zubulake performs a somersault throw-in during a soccer game against Manalapan last Wednesday. Zubulake’s throw-ins, which travel up to 60 yards, have become an important part of the Braves’ offense. See story, page 76. JERRY WOLKOWITZ

  • Birthday bash helps mayor offer support to aid squad

    Staff Writer By dick metzgar Birthday bash helps mayor offer support to aid squad Freehold Borough Mayor Michael Wilson (r) recently presented the proceeds of his 50th birthday roast — $7,500 — to trustees of the Freehold First Aid and Emergency Squad, William Madden and Fran Eckhardt. FREEHOLD — A gala 50th birthday roast for…

  • Freehold mayor sees new park as neighborhood meeting spot

    Staff Writer By dick metzgar Freehold mayor sees new park as neighborhood meeting spot FREEHOLD — A new park at the corner of Center and Jackson streets is the icing on the cake as part of the restoration of the former A&M Karagheusian rug mill property, according to borough officials. The park, which has the…