Category: Tri-Town News
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Jackson board begins task of reassigning students
By Joyce BlayStaff Writer Jackson board begins task of reassigning students By Joyce Blay Staff Writer JACKSON — A group of determined parents braved the raw, rainy weather to express their opinions at the Board of Education’s redistricting discussion held in the Fine Arts Center at Jackson Memorial High School on Nov. 12. "I’m delighted…
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Town seeks legislative
action on h.s. tax issueBalance of paymentscompared to enrollmentremains in contention By linda denicolaStaff Writer action on h.s. tax issue Balance of payments compared to enrollment remains in contention By linda denicola Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — In an attempt to heighten the pressure on legislators, the Township Committee has approved a resolution supporting a…
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Soldiers teach youngsters meaning of Veterans Day
Vets provide interactivelesson on experiencesin armed services By Joyce BlayStaff Writer Vets provide interactive lesson on experiences in armed services By Joyce Blay Staff Writer Richard Brody of Millstone Township explains the significance of the symbols found on a POW-MIA flag during a presentation to pupils at Jackson’s Crawford-Rodriguez School. JACKSON — The past is…
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Mayor: Time for builder to move on Towne Centre
Developer By Joyce BlayStaff Writer Mayor: Time for builder to move on Towne Centre Developer’s rep hoping for another public meeting By Joyce Blay Staff Writer Jackson Mayor Michael Broderick has said there will be no further government-sponsored public meetings held to discuss developer Mitch Leigh’s proposed Towne Centre. "Mr. [Thomas] Bovino [Leigh’s spokesman] has…
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JERRY WOLKOWITZ Gabriella Porto, a fourth-grader at the Crawford-Rodriguez School, Jackson, tries on an Army-issued safety supply vest with the assistance of Angelo Capolupo, an Army National Guard reservist and Army veteran. For more, see page 3.
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Howell students will be moving
New schools causeboard to changeattendance areas By kathy barattaStaff Writer New schools cause board to change attendance areas By kathy baratta Staff Writer A professional demographer is working to develop a redistricting plan for Howell’s K-8 school district that will be implemented at the start of the 2003-04 school year when three new schools that…
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Students have chance to air views to education official
By dave benjaminStaff Writer Students have chance to air views to education official By dave benjamin Staff Writer The new assistant to the deputy state commissioner of education visited Freehold Township High School recently, touring the building as a representative school in the Freehold Regional High School District. "Dr. (Michael) Rush was pleasantly pleased with…
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Dancer tapped to replace Cottrell in N.J. Assembly
By kathy barattaStaff Writer Dancer tapped to replace Cottrell in N.J. Assembly Ronald Dancer By kathy baratta Staff Writer PLUMSTED — Plumsted Mayor Ronald Dancer has been chosen to complete the unexpired term of 30th District Assemblyman Melvin Cottrell. Cottrell, who passed away in October, had held the office since 1993. The 30th District is…
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High school board honors top students
By dave benjaminStaff Writer High school board honors top students By dave benjamin Staff Writer National Merit Scholarship semifinalists and commended students have been honored by the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education for their accomplishments. Speaking at a recent meeting of the board, Dr. Patricia Emmerman, assistant superintendent of special services, said,…
