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  • Superintendent hopefuls begin interview process

    Staff Writer By dave benjamin Superintendent hopefuls begin interview process ENGLISHTOWN — Interviews with candidates seeking the position of superintendent of schools in the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District were expected to begin this week. The district’s Board of Education is seeking a candidate to replace Joseph Scozzari, who is retiring in December after 30 years…

  • Residents’ input sought on high school issues Two ad hoc committees expect to focus on new facilities, redistricting

    Staff Writer By dave benjamin Residents’ input sought on high school issues Two ad hoc committees expect to focus on new facilities, redistricting The call is out to find residents who would like to serve on one of the two new ad hoc committees that are being formed to give input into future decision making…

  • Application may signal first move by farmers

    Application may signal first move by farmers Well, it didn’t take long for a Manalapan farmer to decide that it might not be worth waiting for the Township Committee to rezone property and start costing people money. The Rifkin family, which has a farming history in the community that dates back more than 50 years,…

  • Guest Column Dr. David C. Abbott Schools’ achievements merit continued support

    Guest Column Dr. David C. Abbott Schools’ achievements merit continued support There’s a phrase that is often heard, "Build it and they will come." In Marlboro, the opposite has occurred. The town’s reputation of excellence in lifestyle, services and education precedes us, and people are moving into Marlboro faster than builders can build homes. This…

  • Remember all the soldiers who fought and died in Africa and Italy

    T the attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 1941. D-Day, June 6, 1944. Everybody knows these famous dates. After all, they were the turning points of World War II. When America entered the war, all of the world sighed in relief, as now the war could be won against Hitler and his allies, Emperor Hirohito…

  • Manalapan GOP candidates will support incentives for volunteers

    We noted with interest that Freehold Town-ship is considering an incentive policy of waiving any municipal fees, such as those for building permits or recreation trips, for active members of the Freehold First Aid Squad. The Englishtown-Manalapan First Aid Squad has been trying to recruit desperately needed new members to fulfill their vital role in…

  • Take steps to ensure safety of your pet if he is lost

    Being a board member for an animal rescue group known as People for Animals and being involved in animal rescue work for years, I am writing this letter on behalf of our pets. I had a very sad experience recently that made me realize the public is not well informed on how to find their…

  • Recreation commission does a great job with concerts

    I would like to thank the Marlboro Township Recreation and Parks Commission for their professional work in putting together many activities throughout the year. The first of three summer concerts in the park was July 8, "Parrottville — A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett." Everyone was celebrating with the music of one of America’s most famous…

  • Colleagues recall Fedorocko as caring, involved educator

    Staff Writer By dick metzgar FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Peter Fedorocko was both old school and progressive in his approach to education, a trait which is rare in any era. This was especially true during his years as the principal at both Howell and Freehold Township high schools, according to the colleagues who knew him best.…