Category: Suburban Opinion
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On Campus
Boston University announced the following Old Bridge students who received degrees at the spring commencement exercises: Mainak Bardhan, a bachelor of science in business degree in business administration and management; Daniel E. Klein, a bachelor of science degree magna cum laude in film and television; Lal Pritamadasani, a master’s of science in computer information systems;…
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Funding change would lower property taxes
Pretend that you are back in high school and the following test was given regarding how to fund primary and secondary education and at the same time lower property taxes. Here are the facts. + The cost of education is funded by 60 percent of property taxes for individual municipalities. + The cost of education…
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General ed. teachers face special ed. realities
Districts, colleges adjust to a changing educational landscape BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer BY CHRIS GAETANOStaff Writer “It’s a matter of how do you provide good service for people and kids and yet still keep it within the budgetary realm of a public school?” – Bob Lanzieri A few years ago, at the University of…
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Obituaries
James A. Farley Sr. Mr. Farley, 77, of Matawan, died June 27 at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Born in Sayreville, he resided there until moving to Matawan 51 years ago. Mr. Farley was a supervisor at E.I. DuPont Inc., Parlin, retiring in 1984. He served with the U.S. Army during peacetime. He was a member…
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Keep our youngsters safe
Robin Lavorato Guest Column With graduation season upon us, I would like to take this opportunity to discuss the dangers young people face during this time and how we can help reduce the risks. First, I would like to share some horrific statistics. The No. 1 place from which children get alcohol is their own…
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Time-out a good idea for state government
Greg Bean Coda I might be missing something, but it’s tough to see the downside. As negotiations between the New Jersey Assembly and Gov. Jon Corzine continue to deteriorate, and adopting a budget that closes a $4 billion gap before the July 1 deadline becomes increasingly unlikely, a familiar specter is raising its head. If…
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‘Significant’ graffiti found on high school building
BY LAUREN MATTHEW Staff Writer BY LAUREN MATTHEWStaff Writer OLD BRIDGE – Monday was a black-letter day at the township high school. The same morning the class of 2006 would celebrate its graduation in Trenton, police found the high school’s main building defaced with spray-painted graffiti. The words “Class 2006,” “OB,” “Yeaaa!!!!!!,” “Prank Tha,” and…
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Photo
PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Sidewalks and walls around Old Bridge High School were painted with black paint earlier this week. A sidewalk outside of the high school reads “Class of 2006.” Story, page 6.
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Top of the Class of 2006
Old Bridge High School Valedictorian: Mahroof Azhar Age: 18 GPA: In the 5.4 range SAT Score: 2110 College: Stanford University, California Intended Major: Human biology, a specialized major at Stanford. Career Goal: “I think that medicine will be a good match,” Azhar said. He said medicine is fulfilling and that he has always had an…
