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Battle looms over filing of tenure charges
Manalapan High School Principal Jeff Simon now on unpaid administrative leave BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer A battle rarely seen in New Jersey education circles is now under way in the Freehold Regional High School District. Tenure charges have been filed with the state commissioner of education against Manalapan High School Principal Jeff Simon by…
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‘Gimme Shelter’
by Bonnie Smith Creating art that helps create homes is the focus of a new art exhibit sponsored by the Belmar Arts Council. “Gimme Shelter” opened March 3 at the Boatworks, 608 River Road, Belmar. The exhibit will remain on display at the Boatworks through March 23, Wednesday through Saturday from 1-5 p.m. Proceeds from…
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Attorney, FRHSD spar over legal document
School district takes issue with principal’s response to tenure charges Statements and counter-statements were flying on the afternoon of March 2 between the Freehold Regional High School District and the attorney representing a suspended district employee. Manalapan High School Principal Jeff Simon was placed on administrative leave in December. In February, FRHSD Superintendent of Schools…
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Surgery not possible to restore Ecuadoran teenager’s eyesight
Doctors determine girl’s eyes are too severely damaged BY PATRICIAYOCZIS Correspondent Gladys Marivel Pomavilla, 16, and her father, Jose Ramon, traveled from their home in Ecuador to the United States so the teenager could be seen by an eye surgeon. Fragments of a shotgun blast remain in the girl’s brain and have caused her to…
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Artists enjoy creative process
Valerie Rigazio and Ellen Silverman compare the colors of a photograph with a finished watercolor painting during an art class at the Manalapan Senior Center on Feb. 23. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Lenny Marzigliano examines his completed watercolor painting during an art class at the Manalapan Senior Center. Valerie Rigazio participates in an art…
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An age-restricted condominium in Glenbrook Estates, Marlboro, sits vacant, waiting for a buyer who qualifies to purchase this affordable housing unit. Several other affordable housing units in Marlboro remain vacant as well. JACK MURTHA
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The ‘Wedding Singer’ comes to Manalapan High School
MANALAPAN — The Manalapan High School Drama Club will present the musical “The Wedding Singer” on March 8-10 at 7:30 p.m., and on March 11 at 2 p.m. at the high school, Church Lane. Under the direction of Jesse Grabowski, choreographer Margarite Villante, musical director Jose Maunez, and vocal director Adam Glenn, “The Wedding Singer”…
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Marlboro to seek $900K for new liquor license
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — Celebratory drinks may soon flow inside a new Marlboro tavern, but not before the township and prospective business owners go through a bidding process for a consumption liquor license. The license, which can be used to sell alcoholic beverages at a restaurant or bar, is set at a…
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Attorney, FRHSD spar over legal document
School district takes issue with principal’s response to tenure charges Statements and counter-statements were flying on the afternoon of March 2 between the Freehold Regional High School District and the attorney representing a suspended district employee. Manalapan High School Principal Jeff Simon was placed on administrative leave in December. In February, FRHSD Superintendent of Schools…
