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Building hope in the midst of tragedy
New playground dedicated to Jack Pinto, Conn. school shooting victim BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Dean Pinto, father of 6-year-old Newtown school shooting victim Jack Pinto, speaks during the April 5 groundbreaking for a playground built in his son’s honor at Fireman’s Park in Union Beach. To his left, Jack’s brother, Ben, and mother, Trisha,…
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Red Bank District finds best teachers raise test scores
State updates evaluation model for teachers based on pilot program results BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Superintendent Laura Morana A new statewide teacher evaluation program won’t go into effect until September, but Red Bank Borough Public Schools are already finding that having effective teachers in the classroom plays an important role in student achievement. Since…
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Birdsall bankruptcy moves forward
Judge OKs $1M in funds, appoints trustee to oversee company accounts BY KEITH HEUMILLER Headquarters of Birdsall Services Group in Eatontown. Despite vigorous opposition from the state Attorney General’s Office, a federal judge upheld Birdsall Services Group’s (BSG) bankruptcy filing on Monday, saying the dissolution of the company could negatively impact towns trying to rebuild…
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N.J. Lottery revamp is a numbers game
Small retailers fear loss of business if state redirects focus of lottery ticket sales BY JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Dhiren Desai (l) and Vikram Chaudhari sell lottery tickets at the Esquire News & Smoke Shop, Freehold, on April 3. Many small-business owners are concerned that privatization of the lottery would have a negative impact on…
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sport shorts
North Brunswick SC Arsenal captured the Spring College Showcase 2013, which was held in Hammond on March 31. Arsenal defeated three teams without conceding one goal before the finals vs. Phoenix SC 97 (PAE), which Arsenal won, 2-1. The final was a well-played match between two strong teams. Arsenal’s starting goalie was injured in a…
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Chittella, Raiders start boys volleyball season 3-0
VARSITY REPORT BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Imran Fayzi (l) and Rohan Chittella of North Brunswick Township High School form a wall as they go up to block a shot against Ridge High School during a scrimmage held in North Brunswick. The Raiders are off to a fast 3-0 start following their April 5 straight-set home…
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Participants sought for conservation unit
Applications are being accepted for the Middlesex County Youth Conservation Corps, whose mission is “to protect and preserve natural areas from misuse, polluters and the forces of nature” at the more than 7,000 acres of open space owned and maintained by Middlesex County. Conservation Corps crew members earn $8.50 per hour and will work Monday…
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Jersey Harmony Chorus seeking new members
Jersey Harmony Chorus will perform at the Region 15 Chorus Competition on Saturday, April 13 in Philadelphia, Pa. Under the direction of Kat Britt, the chorus is looking for new members. The chorus boasts members from Mercer, Somerset, Middlesex, Ocean and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey, as well as Bucks County in Pennsylvania. Membership includes…
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Superstorm proves no match for Keansburg Amusement Park
A s promised by its owners in the days after superstorm Sandy, the Keansburg Amusement Park was back in business on March 23 — just as spring arrived. Although a large part of the park was destroyed or damaged during the Oct. 29 storm, the Gehlhaus family, which owns the park, seized the opportunity for…
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