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Area parishes embark on pastoral planning process
BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent Cooperation, coordination and collaboration among parishes are some of the expected outcomes of the pastoral plan recently released by the Diocese of Trenton. Titled “Led by the Spirit,” the plan would impact the 111 parishes in the counties of Monmouth, Ocean, Burlington and Mercer. More than 175 members of parishes, who…
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Wasser to step down as supt. in June ’10
Agreement calls for him to oversee special projects during 2010-11 school year BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer The end of the 2009-10 school year will mark the conclusion of James Wasser’s tenure as the superintendent of the Freehold Regional High School District. Wasser, who has been the district’s superintendent since November 1998, announced his resignation…
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Local singer lands a slot on MTV’s ‘Starmaker’
Bayshore native poised for career as music superstar BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer Ever since she was 6 years old, Bayshore native Lauriana Mae knew she wanted to be a singer. Initially too shy to sing in public, Lauriana Mae has gone on to land a spot on the nationally televised MTV show “P. Diddy’s…
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H1N1 flu slated for discussion
BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer Information about the H1N1 influenza will be presented to the community during two meetings that will be held at the Manalapan Englishtown Middle School, Millhurst Road, Manalapan. The meetings are open to all residents and they will be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 24 and Oct. 7. Manalapan health officer…
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District seeks end to modular units
Marlboro referendum proposes an addition at Defino Central School BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer Leaky ceiling panels and cracked and rotted wood foundations are some of the conditions that almost 200 Marlboro children see when they enter their modular units for class every day. PHOTOS BY MATT DENTON Duct tape is used to hold carpet…
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Intersection approved to be fixed
MANALAPAN — The intersection of Gordons Corner and Pease roads will be improved following action taken by the Township Committee on Sept. 9. The committee awarded a bid to the Earle Asphalt Company, Farmingdale, in the amount of $225,513 for upgrades to the busy intersection. Earle Asphalt submitted the lowest of four bids that were…
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Manalapan OKs bonds for Tillis land purchase
BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN – The Township Committee has adopted a bonding ordinance that will allow Manalapan to purchase a 25-acre parcel that lies adjacent to the Manalapan Recreation Center. By a vote of 5-0 at their Sept. 9 meeting, municipal officials sealed a deal for the purchase of the tract that is…
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2009 motorcycle ride will bring down curtain on event
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – – Denim and leather will be the order of the day as motorcycle enthusiasts make the final run for Western Monmouth Habitat for Humanity’s Ride for Affordable Housing on Oct. 4. After nine years of motorcycle rides that have increased in participation and in contributions, the…
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Leaving the scene nets driver 5-year sentence
On Sept. 18, Adam Grillon, 29, of Freehold, was sentenced to a fiveyear state prison term for the second degree crime of leaving the scene of a fatal motor vehicle accident. The charge stems from a 2008 fatal motor vehicle accident which occurred on Route 79 in Freehold Township. According to information provided by the…
