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Share a Story seeks donations of books at library, local school
Whether it is the ever-popular Harry Potter series, a classic like Winnie the Pooh, or a modern best-seller like “A Ball for Daisy,” books continue to play an important role in children’s lives. For the past seven years, the Monmouth County Library Children’s Department and New Jersey Natural Gas have been partners in the Share…
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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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FRHSD battle looms over filing of tenure charges
Manalapan High School Principal Jeff Simon now on unpaid administrative leave BY Jack Murtha 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 FRHSD Superintendent…
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Participation in co-op will yield lower costs
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — Township Council members passed a resolution on Feb. 2 that aims to decrease the amount paid by Marlboro for certain goods and services. With the approval of the resolution, Marlboro entered into a cooperative pricing agreement with the Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission (MRESC). The agreement will enable…
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Jill Archibald plays with her cat Sugar Cube as they enjoy their visit to a cat show that was held at the Freehold Armory, Route 33, Freehold, on Feb. 25. For more photos from the event, see Photo Galleries at www.gmnews.com. ERIC SUCAR staff
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Council names attorneys to represent two officers
Complaint alleges improper actions by Howell policemen BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer HOWELL – Police Officer Riaz Motani and Sgt. Joseph Markulic are being accused of bias and other charges in a lawsuit that has been filed by Howell residents Brandon Camacho and Ben Camacho. The complaint includes counts of malicious prosecution, invasion of privacy,…
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Entries sought for poster contest
Soil to Spoon is the theme for the 2012 conservation poster contest sponsored by the Freehold Soil Conservation District and the New Jersey Association of Conservation Districts. Students in second through 12th grades in Middlesex and Monmouth counties are invited to create a poster highlighting their artistic talents while exploring the important role soil plays…
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Police warn residents of phone scam
MANALAPAN — Police are warning members of the public to be aware of a possible telephone scam. On Feb. 8 at 11:29 a.m., a resident of the Covered Bridge adult community reported to Patrolman Kevin McIntosh that over a period of two weeks she had been receiving telephone calls from a man who identified himself…
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Download e-books and audio books at library
The Monmouth County Library has launched “Library on the Go,” a source for e-books and audio books. Any resident with a valid Monmouth County library card can check out and download digital media anytime, anywhere, by visiting the Internet website at http://monmouth.lib.overdrive.com. Library card holders are invited to browse the library’s collection of e-books and…
