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City seeks funding to restore lake banks
Long Branch applies for $250K for erosion, path around Lake Takanassee BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The City Council is seeking outside funding to help stabilize the banks of Lake Takanassee and to construct a walking and bike path around the lake. During the Sept. 11 meeting the council approved an application…
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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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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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Grant funds will enhance suicide prevention programs
Monmouth U will use grant to identify and provide services to students in crisis BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Monmouth University President Paul G. Gaffney speaks at a kickoff event for the University’s suicide prevention program at Magill Commons on Sept. 10 NICOLE ANTONUCCI Suicide is the second leading cause of death among 18 to…
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Photo
Artist John Gowdy applies paint to a spinning canvas to create a portrait of Bruce Springsteen during his “Flying Colors” presentation at the Seashore School in Long Branch on Sept. 7. For more photos, see page 30 and visit www.gmnews.com.
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Local historians to speak on L.B. radar tower
The Long Branch Historical Association will meet Wednesday, Sept 26, at 7:30 p.m. on the second floor at Long Branch City Hall for a talk by local historians/preservationists Werner Baumgartner and Joan Schnorbus. The topic, “Elberon: Defending New York City,” will be a discussion of the fire control radar tower site adjacent to the Church…
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Send us your team photos
Be part of the Greater Media team. Send your team photos. Greater Media News/StringFly wants you to submit team sports photos. It can be any sport or activity – baseball, football, soccer, cheer squad – and from any high school, Little League, or community league team. When you submit the photo, tell us the name…
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Hamilton West is next for undefeated Redbirds
Allentown football team rolls over New Egypt to go to 2-0 BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Allentown High School wide receiver Jake Lewis (r) tries to pick up yards after a catch as New Egypt High School’s Pat Bunce goes in for the tackle during the Sept. 14 game in Allentown. The Redbirds’ offense erupted for…
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MOMS club offers weekly playgroup
The MOMS Club of Hamilton holds a weekly playgroup 10 a.m. to noon every Wednesday at a location courtesy of the township. The group offers support for at-home mothers and opportunities for socializing. For more information about the playgroup and the MOMS’ other activities, email [email protected] or visit www.meetup.com/hamiltonmoms.
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