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RBR foundation hosts Day at the Races Sept. 22
LITTLE SILVER — The Red Bank Regional Educational Foundation (RBREF) will present the third annual A Day at the Races on Saturday, Sept. 22, noon to 5 p.m. at Monmouth Park in Oceanport. Taking place at the Monmouth Park reserved picnic area, this family-friendly event offers a day of horse racing, good friends and great…
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Access to online courses offered at R.B. library
RED BANK — The Red Bank Public Library, 84 West Front St., is offering residents and cardholders free access to Universal Class, an online learning academy offering more than 500 instructor-guided continuing education courses. Courses range from alternative medicine classes on reiki and herbology, to general education programs on algebra, environmental studies and poetry. There…
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Trinity Park upgrades on deck for Oceanport
Boro seeks open space funds to move forward with parks’ master plan BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer The rusted basketball backboard and remnants of a hoop reflect the deteriorating condition of Trinity Park on Trinity Place in Oceanport. The borough has applied to the Monmouth County Open Space grant program to fund improvements. Kenny Walter…
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Highlights of Tenure Reform Package:
Teachers are guaranteed a year of mentoring to begin theircareer. They will earn tenure in four years, providing they have atleast two ratings of “effective” or “highly effective” in thethree years following the initial mentorship year. Seniority rights are preserved, preventing districts from targeting experienced teachers for layoffs as a cost-savingmeasure. Evaluations will be…
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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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Red Bank to oversee community garden
Council creates ad hoc committee; will collect applications and fees BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer The Red Bank Community Garden is now an official borough project. At the Sept. 12 Red Bank Borough Council meeting, officials approved a resolution creating a Community Garden Ad Hoc Committee, a group of four residents who will work with…
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A skimboarder competes in the pro final of Skimbash 2012 in Sea Bright on Sept. 9. The annual action-packed two-day event is open to all ages, beginners to professionals. LAUREN CASSELBERRY
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HABcore to host “Showboat” fundraiser
HABcore, Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides housing for the homeless, will hold its annual gala event, “Showboat on the Shrewsbury,” on Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. at McLoone’s Rum Runner, Sea Bright. New Jersey State Sen. Jennifer Beck (R-11th District) will be the honorary event chair, Red Bank Mayor Pasquale Menna and long-time trustee…
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North Brunswick Blast 10U
North Brunswick Baseball and Softball Association The North Brunswick Blast 10U softball team had quite a summer. The team was the runner-up at the Babe Ruth State Tournament held in Mount Olive. The Blast went 4-2 in the tournament, falling to host Mount Olive in the final. The girls qualified for the state tournament by…
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