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Meet Elwood, world’s ugliest dog
Elwood may be one ugly dog, but he has a beautiful story to tell. Meet Elwood and his human companion, Karen Quigley, at 2 p.m. April 27 at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. Quigley is the author of “Everyone Loves Elwood.” She adopted Elwood when he was 9 months old. Elwood,…
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Golden Corral expected to rise on Route 9 south
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — A Golden Corral buffet and grill is on the horizon for residents of the Freehold area. Following the presentation of an application submitted by Freehold Lodging Realty LLC on April 4, members of the Freehold Township Planning Board authorized the board’s attorney, Frank Accisano, to prepare…
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School districts strain under state mandates
Despite costs, local officials agree new teacher evaluation model can benefit students BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Richard Cohen, director of curriculum and instruction for the Metuchen School District, observes a math lesson by kindergarten teacher Sarah Anderson on April 16. Metuchen is a pilot district for the new teacher-evaluation system. JEFF GRANIT staff School…
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School bus drivers still press case vs. Marlboro
Issue from 2011 revolves around salary reduction and loss of health benefits BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer It is currently unclear whether the state will hear a case that alleges the Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education and the Marlboro Township Education Association (MTEA) engaged in unfair practices against district bus drivers, bus attendants…
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Historian on ‘treasure hunt’ in Freehold Twp.
Cheryl Cook helps to uncover and preserve town’s past BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Oakley Farm HISTORIC SITE PHOTOS BY MARK ROSMAN Cheryl Cook calls her “job” with Freehold Township “a treasure hunt.” A job to most people means doing something that nets them a paycheck, but everything Cook has done to preserve Freehold…
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Colts Neck introduces $11M budget
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer COLTS NECK — The Colts Neck Township Committee has introduced a budget for 2013 that would spur an uptick in municipal taxes paid by property owners. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. April 24 at Town Hall. At that time, residents will be able to…
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Combating distracted driving will be focus of video contest
Members of the Freehold Municipal Alliance to Prevent Substance Abuse are concerned about the dangers of distracted driving. The alliance is partnering with the New Jersey Broadcasters Association to conduct an amateur video production and public service announcement contest regarding the hazards of distracted driving. Freehold Borough Councilwoman Sharon Shutzer discussed the contest at a…
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Howell marathoner recounts mayhem at Boston finish line
BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Meredith Reccoppa of Howell completed the Boston Marathon on April 15, but just a few minutes after she crossed the finish line, two bombs exploded, killing three people, injuring hundreds and sending runners and spectators fleeing the scene in terror. PHOTO COURTESY OF GRAD IMAGESAND MARATHON FOTO Meredith Reccoppa has…
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Rutgers Day offers fun for all ages
Visitors will have almost 500 performances, tours, exhibits and hands-on activities to choose from at Rutgers Day, which takes place Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the university’s New Brunswick and Piscataway campuses. Ag Field Day, the N.J. Folk Festival, Zimmerli Family Day and the Engineering Open House are perennial favorites.…
