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for the record
The caption on the photograph accompanying an article about the formation of a new Middletown Historic Preservation Commission in the Sept. 6 issue is incorrect. The photo is of Old Christ Episcopal Church at the intersection of Church Street and King’s Highway. The caption incorrectly identifies the church as Old First Church, which is across…
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Jewish community coming to grips with acts of vandalism
On Sept. 6, Manalapan, my town, was hit by vandalism aimed directly at the many Jews who live there. Threatening words and symbols of hatred that we all recognize were spray-painted in red all along several main thoroughfares. Some neighborhood development signs had to be taken down because of the words and messages that infected…
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Holmdel will miss Committeeman Larry Fink
I am sad that Holmdel Township Committeeman Larry Fink will not be seeking re-election next year. I applaud Larry’s unwavering dedication to Holmdel for the past 12 years. Larry, as the only Democrat, has often been a lone voice on the Republican-controlled committee. He was instrumental in halting the majority’s recent proposal to sell preserved…
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Action by Mid’twn could avoid costly settlements
Middletown recently settled a racial harassment discrimination lawsuit by one of its own police officers for $300,000, of which the town must pay $70,000. The township attorney stated that the officials would be reviewing their discrimination policies and procedures. There was an earlier sexual harassment settlement by a township employee. A few years ago, while…
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Political Cartoon
A new message has been posted on a sign at the entrance to the Monmouth Heights residential development in Manalapan. On Sept. 6, anti-Semitic symbols and slogans defaced the sign. An unknown individual has since posted, “Hate stops when you refuse to stay silent when you witness it.” JACK MURTHA
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Mat-Ab library expands to meet increased demand
Basement renovation will provide new meeting space, more community programs BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer MATAWAN — To meet the needs of a growing community, the Matawan-Aberdeen Public Library is expanding services and space. For the next six months, the library, located on Main Street, will be undergoing construction as part of an $185,000 renovation…
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BRSA to appear before Planning Board Sept. 26
Appellate court denies authority’s request for reconsideration BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer The Bayshore Regional Sewerage Authority will appear before the Union Beach Unified Planning Board on Sept. 26 to address zoning and other matters relating to its controversial wind turbine project in the borough. According to BRSA Executive Director Robert Fischer, the authority will…
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Matawan FD honors 9/11 fallen heroes
BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Members of the Matawan Fire Department stand at attention with the Wall of Honor display prior to the start of Matawan’s 9/11 remembrance service on Sept. 11. NICOLE ANTONUCCI MATAWAN — On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, First Aid Capt. Richard Michitsch was returning home from his shift when…
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Highlights of Tenure Reform Package:
Teachers are guaranteed a year of mentoring to begin their career. They will earn tenure in four years, providing they have at least two ratings of “effective” or “highly effective” in the three years following the initial mentorship year. Seniority rights are preserved, preventing districts from targeting experienced teachers for layoffs as…
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