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Run/walk remembers Carlee Wines
MANALAPAN — Carlee Wines, a Manalapan High School graduate, was killed by a hit-and-run driver while crossing the street at the University of Connecticut, Jan. 22, 2007. Family, friends and community members have since been honoring Carlee’s life with the Carlee A. Wines Memorial 5-Mile Run/Walk. Carlee trained and ran the Spring Lake 5 in…
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Priest honored with title of monsignor
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Monsignor Sam A. Sirianni FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The Rev. Sam A. Sirianni came to St. Robert Bellarmine Roman Catholic Church, Georgia Road, in January 2009 to lead the parish as its pastor. On April 23, Sirianni, 56, was elevated to the position of monsignor during an Investiture ceremony at…
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NJSBA: Eliminate decades of laws that favor unions
The New Jersey School Boards Association is calling for changes in decades of laws that it contends give organized labor the upper hand in school district bargaining and often prevent management from making personnel decisions that best meet the needs of students. “We urge the administration and the state Legislature to act on proposals that…
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Police will host third annual youth academy
FREEHOLD — The Freehold Borough Police Department will host its third annual Youth Police Academy from July 19-30. The 10-day summer program for youths between the ages of 12 and 16 will introduce participants to all aspects of law enforcement using hands-on activities. Guest speakers will include members of the FBI, U.S. Secret Service, U.S.…
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Project gains final approval
BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — The final stamp of approval has been given to a three-lot subdivision on Buckley Road. The Marlboro Zoning Board of Adjustment gave final major subdivision approval to an application known as Mannion Manor, which received preliminary approval in 2007. During a May 4 meeting, attorney Gerald Sonnenblick, of…
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School’s ESL program honored
COLTS NECK — Colts Neck High School has been designated by the New Jersey State Department of Education as a model school for its Bilingual/English as a Second Language (ESL) program. The state bestows this designation on only six schools every two years. The Freehold Regional High School District’s English Language Learners (ELL) program, which…
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New law provides rules for tuition assistance
It is now state law that public school employees may only attend fully accredited educational institutions in order to be eligible for tuition assistance. State Sen. Jennifer Beck, Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon and Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande (all R-Monmouth and Mercer) expressed pleasure that a bill they sponsored was signed into law by Gov. Chris Christie last…
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Nominations sought for planning awards
The Monmouth County Planning Board is accepting nominations for its 2010 planning awards. Through its annual planning award program, the Monmouth County Planning Board honors outstanding plans, projects, individuals and municipalities that have significantly influenced planning in Monmouth County. “The annual planning awards are an important way for the county to recognize people, organizations and…
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During the predawn hours of May 2, Congregation Kol Am’s version of the “Magnificent Seven” saddled up for its fourth annual 42-mile New York City Five Boro Ride. The Kol Am cyclists rode in exchange for pledge donations from family and to support the Murray Sherman Memorial Education Fund, established in 2007 to honor the…
