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Highlights of Tenure Reform Package:
Teachers are guaranteed a year of mentoring to begin theircareer. They will earn tenure in four years, providing they have atleast two ratings of “effective” or “highly effective” in thethree years following the initial mentorship year. Seniority rights are preserved, preventing districts from targeting experienced teachers for layoffs as a cost-savingmeasure. Evaluations will be…
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Manalapan will offer flu vaccination clinics
MANALAPAN — The Manalapan Shots are free for seniors who present Board of Health will host a seasonal flu a Medicare Part B insurance card. The fee vaccination clinic for residents age 12 and is $20 for all others. over. Clinics for adults and children 6 The vaccine will be available in the months old…
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Council signs off on legal fees that exceeded budget
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — The Township Council has agreed to pay for services that were provided by the attorney who represents the Marlboro Ethics Board, even though the board had already exceeded its legal budget for the year. The governing body took the action at its Sept. 6 meeting. Councilwoman Randi Marder…
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This week’s photo assignment: Send us pictures of your pets
Members of the Marlboro Players perform a song from “Footloose” during the Marlboro Day community celebration that was held on Sept. 9 at the Marlboro municipal complex. Greater Media Newspapers readers may submit photos via email to [email protected]. READER SUBMITTED PHOTO BY LORI LIROV/StringFly@GMNews Last week we asked for your community photos and many of…
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Squad to host fundraising dinner for life member, popular coach
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — The local organization that helps thousands of area residents in their time of need now needs a little help for one of their own. Members of the Freehold First Aid and Emergency Squad will host a spaghetti dinner at 4 p.m. Sept. 29 to benefit veteran squad…
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Bout with cancer leads local woman to promote research
Jessica Bruzzi of Manalapan is organizing “Step Up for Sarcoma” event on Sept. 30 BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Jessica Bruzzi Jessica Bruzzi of Manalapan knows what it is like to experience the fear of receiving a devastating diagnosis. Bruzzi, 22, a graduate student at Monmouth University, West Long Branch, was diagnosed in February…
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Fun & games
Sophia Halen (l-r) and Talya Rogers, both 3, and Laila Gellis, 4, enjoy a swing ride during the 29th annual Marlboro Day, held Sept. 9 at the municipal complex, off Wyncrest Road. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Iosif Khotinskiy teaches visitors how to juggle during their visit to the Marlboro Day celebration.
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Civil War encampment will set up in Freehold
The Monmouth County Historical Association will host a Civil War re-enactors encampment during the weekend of Sept. 22-23 on the grounds of the association’s museum and library, 70 Court St., Freehold. The public will be welcome to tour the encampment between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on…
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Public hearing on zone change set
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The Freehold Township Planning Board will conduct a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at town hall on proposed rezoning amendments to the land use element of the township’s master plan. According to information provided by the township, the amendments include revising an area along Route 537 between the Holland Ridge…
