Category: Tri-Town News
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FRHSD told to expect 1,200 more students
Projection for nextfive years leaves needfor new school unclear BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer Projection for next five years leaves need for new school unclear BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Freehold Regional High School District representatives have been told there will be 12,100 students in the district by 2008. Now they must decide how to handle…
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DiBella offers plan to stop ‘pay-to-play’
Howell BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer DiBella offers plan to stop ‘pay-to-play’ Howell’s GOP mayoral candidate also proposes other reforms BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer HOWELL — Councilman Joseph M. DiBella has presented a six-point plan that he says addresses "pay-to-play" and would bring much-needed reforms to local government policies. Along with being a mid-term councilman,…
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Investigation continues into cause of store fire
Contamination of lakeforced Brick Townshipto rely on new reservoir BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer Investigation continues into cause of store fire Contamination of lake forced Brick Township to rely on new reservoir BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer LAKEWOOD — Arson has not been ruled out as the cause of the fire that destroyed two businesses on…
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FRHSD adult graduates celebrate achievements
BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer FRHSD adult graduates celebrate achievements BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Danielle A. Musto Receiving a high school diploma has turned a dream into a reality for the students in the 2004 Freehold Regional High School District Adult High School graduating class. The 46 members of that class were honored at Colts…
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Contaminants kill fish in wake of Lakewood fire
BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer Contaminants kill fish in wake of Lakewood fire BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer LAKEWOOD — The runoff from a fire that destroyed two Main Street businesses on June 4 contaminated nearby Lake Shenandoah and killed thousands of fish, according to Ed Rumen, public information officer for the Ocean County Board of…
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Effort to aid children links India, America
Educators plan June 13festival to support workwith Kolkata youngsters BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer Effort to aid children links India, America Educators plan June 13 festival to support work with Kolkata youngsters BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer It seems as though Rosalie Giffoniello migrates with the birds. Every spring she makes the long trek from Kolkata,…
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Town continues to push for water testing results
BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer Town continues to push for water testing results BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer HOWELL — Township Manager Bruce Davis updated the mayor and Township Council recently with the latest developments in the ongoing Parkway Water Company saga. Mayor Timothy J. Konopka and the members of the council were less than pleased…
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Bills would require young adults to serve the nation
No action has beentaken on legislationsince February 2003 BY ANNIKA MENGISENCorrespondent Bills would require young adults to serve the nation No action has been taken on legislation since February 2003 BY ANNIKA MENGISEN Correspondent A pair of bills which are currently awaiting action in Washington, D.C., have raised the concern of one local resident. S.…
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Girl Scout’s garden takes root at seniors’ residence
BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer Girl Scout’s garden takes root at seniors’ residence BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer CLARE MARIE CELANO First stage Cadette Girl Scout Lauren Wiemken helps Lorraine O’Brien smooth out the soil before planting flowers in a garden at Crossroads at Howell. Completing the project will help Lauren earn her Girl…
