Category: Tri-Town News
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Datebook
• The “Animorphs” book series by K.A. Applegate will be discussed at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road, Feb. 17 from 2-4 p.m. Refreshments. Call (732) 938-2300 to register. • A book sale will be held Feb. 18-19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at DeBows United Methodist Church, corner of Route 571 and…
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JEFF GRANIT staff Samantha McIvor, a fifth-grader at the Switlik School, Jackson, delivers a candygram in a class at the school on Monday, Valentine’s Day. More than 1,700 candygrams were ordered and delivered, with the proceeds to be earmarked for AmeriCares to aid in the tsunami relief effort in Southeast Asia.
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Expert explains how next round of tests will work
BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer HOWELL — The professionals conducting private water testing in Howell’s Ramtown section addressed officials and the public last week and explained what they will do next to further define the first-round testing results. Brinkerhoff Associates, Manasquan, was hired by Howell to conduct tests in homes served…
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Administrators review FRHSD personnel needs
School board expects to introduce budget at Feb. 28 meeting BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer In the latest round of 2005-06 school year budget discussions, Freehold Regional High School District administrators have been looking at personnel. “We’re hoping to include three new assistant principals,” Business Administrator Joan Nesenkar Saylor said during…
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Board waits for formal resignation notification
BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer JACKSON — Marvin Krakower has resigned from the Planning Board, but that does not mean he intends to step down anytime soon. According to Chairman Michael Reina, Krakower resigned at the board’s Feb. 7 meeting shortly after arriving about 30 minutes after the 7 p.m. start…
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Howell saves another 16 acres of farmland
BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer HOWELL — Another 16 acres of Howell farmland has been saved from development with the addition of the Giambrone farm into the Monmouth County Farmland Preservation Program. Local officials are touting this latest addition to the farmland preservation program as a further demonstration of their continuing…
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At darkest hour, area families find a friend
Jason David Cayne Foundation assists widows, widowers BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer BY TALI ISRAELIStaff Writer When Debbie Kosinski’s husband, Paul, died after 12 years of marriage, the Jason David Cayne Foundation was just the support she needed to get through her first year without him. The foundation was established by Marlboro resident Gina Cayne…
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Police promotions announced
LAKEWOOD — Maureen McGilloway, a seven-year veteran of the Lakewood Police Department, has been promoted to the rank of patrol sergeant, making her the first female supervisor in the department’s history. McGilloway, who was promoted Feb. 7, is one of eight female police officers employed by the department, said Capt. Rob Lawson. “It’s not perceived…
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School libraries to benefit from foundation grants
OceanFirst Foundation has announced that it will donate $250,000 through its new School Library/Media Center Enhancement Grant program to enrich the learning experience and encourage a love of reading and learning among students in the OceanFirst service area (Monmouth and Ocean counties). According to a press release, the Foundation will award $25,000 to 10 schools…
