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Teen earns recognition for national awards
BY PATRICIAYOCZIS Correspondent Shelly Grinshpun Shelly Grinshpun of Freehold Township, a 16-year-old junior at Biotechnology High School (BTHS), Freehold Township, said her love of science was fostered by her family, including her mother, Dina, and the family’s two mathematicians, her grandfather, Zinovi Grinshpun, and her father, Edward. “I’ve always had an interest in science,” said…
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Howell puts Global plan back on table
Township Council votes 4-1 to pursue purchase for new municipal offices BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer HOWELL — The Howell Township Council is back in pursuit of the Global office building on Route 9 north near New Friendship Road. At a council meeting that began on March 1 and ended in the early morning hours…
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Autism group reverses course on relocation
Renovations appear to have stopped at former school in Freehold Borough BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Freehold Borough officials are concerned about the lack of progress on a redevelopment project at the former Bennett Street School. A developer had plans to restore the building, but the organization that was going to move into the…
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FRHSD budget keeps general fund levy flat
Board of Education introduces $177.58M spending proposal BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer A n unexpected increase in state aid has resulted in some good news for the Freehold Regional High School District’s 2011-12 budget. The budget does not include student participation fees for school sports, clubs and activities, and it does not include any increase in…
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Jewish women in politics focus of talk at museum
Amy Handlin, Amy Mallet & Barbara McMorrow to sit on panel at museum BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Barbara McMorrow FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Three wellknown women who serve in public office will participate in “Jewish Women in Politics: A Panel Discussion” at the Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County on March 27. The event…
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Sign ordinance sets revised guidelines
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP— Municipal officials have amended the township’s sign ordinance to make it a more uniform plan, and one they hope will have a positive longterm impact on the aesthetics of signs in Freehold Township. The sign ordinance had not been revised for more than a decade, according to…
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Red Cross chapter needs donors after rough winter
BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer A series of winter storms have drained resources, and the local chapter of the American Red Cross is reaching out for help. Melissa DeGennaro, director of public relations and marketing for the American Red Cross Jersey Coast Chapter, said in an interview that the relief agency is seeking financial support to…
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Public invited to HONJ chorus dress rehearsal
Cindy Raia (l) and June Farkouh of the Heart of New Jersey Chorus get ready to sing. The Heart of New Jersey Chorus invites the public to attend its dress rehearsal on Wednesday, March 16, at 8 p.m. at the Millstone Primary School cafetorium, 18 Schoolhouse Road, Millstone Township, as the chorus prepares for the…
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Foundation plans bachelor auction
TheAshley Lauren Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing hope and help to children throughout New Jersey who suffer from cancer through financial, material and emotional support, will be holding its sixth annual bachelor auction, “A Night of New Beginnings,” onApril 15 at the Grand Marquis, Old Bridge, beginning at 7 p.m. (doors open at…
