Category: Tri-Town News
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Committee will advocate local control of schools Group welcomes people from all towns in FRHSD to support its efforts
Staff Writer By mark rosman Committee will advocate local control of schools Group welcomes people from all towns in FRHSD to support its efforts A group of residents has come together to formally oppose a proposed redistricting plan in the Freehold Regional High School District and to call for increased local control over education. The…
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Municipal officials ponder impact of state aid freeze
Correspondent By dick metzgar Municipal officials ponder impact of state aid freeze Although Gov. James McGreevey’s announcement that there will be no increase in state aid this year may have less of an impact on municipal governments than on school districts, that isn’t stopping some municipal officials from being a little nervous as they prepare…
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Howell officials indicate support for high school Panel recommended pursuit of land for new building
Staff Writer By kathy baratta Howell officials indicate support for high school Panel recommended pursuit of land for new building Howell Mayor Timothy J. Konopka and several members of the Township Council say they support the construction of a new high school in the community. An ad hoc facilities advisory committee recently recommended that course…
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VERONICA YANKOWSKI Lakewood High School’s J.R. Smith and Monmouth Regional’s Pat Barnette battle for a loose ball during Monday’s Shore Conference Tournament quarterfinal game in Tinton Falls. The Falcons topped the Piners in overtime, 48-45.
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Residents unite to fight cell tower application Zoning board opens hearings on Nextel plan
Staff Writer By kathy baratta Residents unite to fight cell tower application Zoning board opens hearings on Nextel plan A group of Howell residents who live near the Grebow shopping center, Route 9 south, have joined forces to oppose an application currently before the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Applicant Nextel Corp. is seeking a use…
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Dreams of summer
On a chilly morning in February, fans of the Lake-wood BlueClaws made their way to GPU Energy Park to purchase tickets for the 2002 baseball season. Mike Dowzycki (seated, above), of Toms River, arrived at 5 a.m. Feb. 9 and was first on line when the box office opened at 9 a.m. He wasn’t alone…
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$17.9M vote proposes school, improvements Supt. says project will fulfill district’s long-range plan
Staff Writer By cindy tietjen $17.9M vote proposes school, improvements Supt. says project will fulfill district’s long-range plan Plumsted residents have less than a month to decide how they will vote on a $17.9 million package of school construction projects. Residents will go to the polls on March 12. Polls will be open from 2-9…
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Commissioners, budgets up for Saturday fire vote
Staff Writer By kathy baratta Commissioners, budgets up for Saturday fire vote HOWELL — The five fire districts in the township will hold elections on Saturday from 2-9 p.m. with voting taking place at the firehouse that is headquartered in each district. Residents will be asked to elect members of the five-person board of fire…
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Human services, public safety make up bulk of county budget Monmouth officials prepare spending plan that totals $376 million
Correspondent By dick metzgar Human services, public safety make up bulk of county budget Monmouth officials prepare spending plan that totals $376 million FREEHOLD — An ever-increasing ratables base has allowed Monmouth County to maintain a stable tax rate although its budget continues to climb at a steady rate. As a matter of fact, the…
