Category: Tri-Town News
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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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Officials to press for revaluation Wheels in motion for update on all Jackson properties
Staff Writer By cindy tietjen Officials to press for revaluation Wheels in motion for update on all Jackson properties Ever since a $103 million construction referendum proposed by the Jackson Board of Education was approved by voters in January, the assessment of homes has become a key issue in the community. While members of the…
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BILL SMITH Firefighters from Howell and surrounding towns plan their course of action as a home on Birdsall Road goes up in flames on Jan. 31. The house, which was more than 100 years old, was abandoned at the time of the fire. Authorities have labeled the blaze suspicious. For more, see page 18.
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Panel: Seventh high school needed Committee suggests giving Howell priority in location
Staff Writer By mark Rosman Panel: Seventh high school needed Committee suggests giving Howell priority in location A facilities advisory committee is recommending that the Freehold Region-al High School District Board of Education "begin the process of preparing for a building referendum to add one high school as soon as possible." The Ad Hoc Facilities…
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Board eyes improvements
for h.s. guidance program By dave benjamin Staff Writer The Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education is considering comments and recommendations contained in a needs assessment report focusing on guidance counselor support services. In his report to the board, Dr. Jesse Barry DeEsch, assistant dean, Rider University, Lawrenceville, said he is committed to…
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Multiple accidents remain under police investigation Stretch of Route 9 has been scene of several fatal collisions in recent weeks
Staff Writer By kathy baratta Multiple accidents remain under police investigation Stretch of Route 9 has been scene of several fatal collisions in recent weeks HOWELL — Police have identified the driver who was killed at the scene of a multiple-vehicle accident that occurred on Route 9 south on Jan. 27 as Joan Parker, 38,…
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State will begin to fund
more special ed. costs Local administrators appreciate law that will provide extra aid Legislation that is expected to help local school districts fund a portion of their special education needs was recently signed into law. The New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) praised former acting Gov. Donald T. DiFrancesco for signing legislation that will boost…
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Panel nixes cameras on buses
Staff Writer By kathy baratta HOWELL — Members of the Board of Education transportation committee will not recommend that video cameras be placed on school buses. The proposal was being considered as a way to deal with unruly students riding on the buses. School board members Mary Cerretani and Robert Antonaccio met with Supervisor of…
