Category: Tri-Town News
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Housing ‘memo’ becomes focus of debate at meeting
Staff Writer By kathy baratta Housing ‘memo’ becomes focus of debate at meeting HOWELL — When the Planning Board adjourned a hearing on a developer’s application at its May 16 meeting, it did so in the wake of a move by a board member who referred to a document that was not in the possession…
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Youngster wins screen role
Staff Writer By karl vilacoba Marlboro resident Jaclyn Markowitz, 6, has a role in the upcoming movie The Event. She is seen here with her mother, Tamara, (c) and fellow cast member Jane Leeves. MARLBORO — A local youngster will get a chance to shine on the silver screen with a role in the upcoming…
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Tough business just right for female horse trainer Jackson resident heads to Low Meadow Farm,
Tough business just right for female horse trainer Jackson resident heads to Low Meadow Farm, PHOTOS BY FARRAH MAFFAI Stacy McMullin readies Peg Rushton for a workout at Low Meadow Farm in Upper Freehold Township. Upper Freehold, at 4 a.m. By jane meggitt Correspondent It’s hard to believe Stacy McMullin has been a racehorse trainer…
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Six Republicans to face off in June 4 primary election Three Democrats running unopposed
Staff Writer By kathy baratta Six Republicans to face off in June 4 primary election Three Democrats running unopposed HOWELL — The June 4 primary election in the township features a contested Republican race and an uncontested Democratic vote. Polling hours are 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. In November, the winners of the primary will…
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Resident suggests eliminating courtesy busing as savings Howell council rejects idea, citing a lack of sidewalks in some areas
Staff Writer By kathy baratta Resident suggests eliminating courtesy busing as savings Howell council rejects idea, citing a lack of sidewalks in some areas HOWELL — As Township Council members considered how to cut the Board of Education’s defeated $82 million budget earlier this month, one resident suggested removing so-called courtesy busing from the spending…
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Marlboro, Farmingdale reverse course on cuts to FRHSD budget
Staff Writer By karl vilacoba Marlboro, Farmingdale reverse course on cuts to FRHSD budget The governing bodies in all eight Freehold Regional High School District sending communities have now agreed on an amount to be cut from the Board of Education’s 2002-03 school budget. As of the May 20 deadline to certify a tax levy…
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School board, town trim 1¢ off 12¢ school tax increase Both sides say cooperation was key part of process during review of budget
Correspondent By dick metzgar School board, town trim 1¢ off 12¢ school tax increase Both sides say cooperation was key part of process during review of budget A sense of cooperation appeared to prevail between the Lakewood Board of Education and the Township Commit-tee as an agreement was reached to slice $652,500 from the board’s…
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Springsteen, Theiss help honor couple who cared Freehold names park for couple who supported town’s young musicians
Staff Writer By clare marie celano Springsteen, Theiss help honor couple who cared Freehold names park for couple who supported town’s young musicians JERRY WOLKOWITZ Smiles were the order of the day on Saturday when friends and family members gathered at Center and Jackson streets in Freehold Borough to dedicate Vinyard Park. Two people on…
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FRHSD plans students’ move in ’03
Staff Writer By dave benjamin FRHSD plans students’ move in ’03 Students from Englishtown and sections of Marlboro, Manalapan and Howell will be assigned to new high schools if a proposed student attendance plan for 2003-07 is approved by the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education. Superintendent of Schools James Wasser unveiled the…
