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Newly enacted tenure reform widely supported
Legislators will consider ending seniority protection for teachers during layoffs BY DEANNA McLAFFERTY Correspondent Described as a “win-win” for students and educators alike, a bill implementing tenure reform for New Jersey’s teachers was recently signed into law after months of bipartisan debate. Gov. Chris Christie signed the Teacher Effectiveness and Accountability for the Children of…
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Residents initiate civic group to address taxes
Organization promotes fiscal responsibility BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer Monroe resident Joseph Castelluccio received some bad news when he opened his mail several weeks ago and saw his property tax bill. Castelluccio, like many township residents, discovered he was facing a significant tax increase, which township and school officials have attributed to a loss in…
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E.B. superintendent announces retirement
Magistro will serve until end of 2012-13 school year BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer Tiffany Gathright (l) and Laura Eppinger, volunteers from the Jersey Cares nonprofit organization, show their patriotism by revitalizing American Legion, Joyce Kilmer Post 25, Milltown, on Sept. 11. Volunteers painted American flag murals around the building exterior and also painted inside…
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Tax bill do-over ordered for Monroe
Township will use surplus to cover reduction in tax levy MONROE — Residents who saw steep increases in their property tax bills this summer may receive some relief. Township officials have until Nov. 1 to issue corrected tax bills that reflect more than $500,000 in cuts to the municipal budget as a result of exceeding…
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Third annual Fall RV Expo, Sept. 21-23, promises to be larger than ever before
Resurgent growth in the RV industry has led the New Jersey RV Dealers Association (NJRVDA) to secure the biggest venue available for its third annual show, Sept. 21-23. The NJRVDA found the perfect location in the largest amusement park in the Northeast: Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson. More dealers than ever are bringing vehicles…
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Horse play
The Ford Mustang GT can be a handful, but it’s fast and fun for thrill seekers on a budget. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features One of the most competitive and brand-loyal segments in the auto industry is comprised of just a handful of models, the so-called “pony cars.” These are fairly large coupes — characterized…
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real estate briefs
Hal Maxwell, president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y., recently hosted a cocktail reception at the Molly Pitcher Inn in Red Bank to honor the company’s South Region sales associates who excelled in sales and community service during the first and second quarters of 2012. Those honored include Liz…
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Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie participates in Marlboro Day 2012
Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie Realtors once again got into the spirit of Marlboro Day, which was held Sept. 9 at the municipal complex. “Since we opened our doors in 1987, and as one of the original vendors for this event, it has always been important to us to give back to the community.…
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Keller Williams Realty ranked highest in customer satisfaction by J.D. Power and Associates
According to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Home Buyer/Seller Satisfaction Study recently released, Keller Williams Realty Inc. ranks highest in customer satisfaction in both the home buyer and home seller segments. Keller Williams Realty Inc. achieved the highest scores in all measured factors across both segments, receiving the highest JDPower.com Power Circle Rating among…
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