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Late changes save Howell 2010 municipal budget
BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer HOWELL — Some last-minute adjustments to Howell’s 2010 municipal budget have filled a void that could have left municipal officials with only $1,500 in surplus funds. Township Council members voted 4-0 at a special meeting held July 19 to accept Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey Filiatreault’s changes, which included using…
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Manalapan to buy land for preservation
BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — The Township Committee has adopted an ordinance that will allow Manalapan officials to purchase a 7.2- acre piece of property and preserve it for open space purposes. The committee adopted the ordinance in a 5-0 vote during its meeting on July 14. The parcel to be purchased, known…
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Teen joins relatives as honored Eagle Scout
BY MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent Joining new Eagle Scout Ethan Winter (r) are his brother Eric, father Jeffrey and grandfather Frank. MANALAPAN — For the Winter family, becoming an Eagle Scout has become a tradition. As a member of Boy Scout Troop 180, Ethan Winter recently attained the rank of Eagle Scout. “I wanted to experience…
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Sweet Adelines will head west
Liberty Oak Chorus, a member of Sweet Adelines International, based in Freehold, is getting ready for the international contest stage. The international contest is being held in Seattle, Wash., Oct. 19-23. In last year’s regional contest, this awardwinning chorus placed second out of 15 regional choruses. Their score was so high that it qualified the…
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Nicholas Seminerio, 6, of East Windsor, tries to find his way through one of the amusements that were set up at the annual Monmouth County Fair, which was held July 21-25 at the East Freehold Showgrounds, Freehold Township. Nicholas visited the fair on July 23. More photos at gmnews.com. ERIC SUCAR staff
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Board OKs deal with unions
BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer Contracts for separate bargaining units in the Freehold Regional High School District got the stamp of approval during the FRHSD Board of Education’s June 28 meeting. The agreements are between the FRHSD and the academic supervisors association, and between the FRHSD and the custodial and maintenance association. The board’s attorney,…
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IRS highlights jobs for new graduates
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service has announced the availability of a new job search tool on YouTube that is dedicated to helping job seekers learn about employment opportunities at the IRS. “Whether you are a veteran or a recent college graduate, the IRS is a great place to work and build a career. The IRS…
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Discovering Monmouth County Parks ••• Manasquan Reservoir
One of a continuing series in conjunction with the Monmouth County Park System. The Manasquan Reservoir is both a water source for towns and utilities and a natural setting for recreation and outdoor pursuits. The 770-acre reservoir is part of a larger 1,200-acre site that includes woods and wetlands, a 5-mile perimeter trail, areas for…
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Town to correct audit issue
BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — The Township Committee has adopted a corrective action plan that will address an issue that was discovered in the 2009 municipal audit. The committee adopted the corrective action plan during its meeting on July 14. Manalapan’s chief financial officer completed the plan, which was before the governing body…
