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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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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 spraypainted 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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Lessons of tolerance need to be taught
A fter seeing the news on TV on Sept. 6 and reading the News Transcript on Sept. 12, it reminded me of Solidarity Day, Nov. 4, 1984. I would like to quote this meaningful passage that is read every year: “and this it is, which has stood by our fathers and us. For it was…
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This week’s photo assignment: Send us pictures of your pets
Members of the Marlboro Players perform a song from “Footloose” during the Marlboro Day community celebration that was held on Sept. 9 at the Marlboro municipal complex. Greater Media Newspapers readers may submit photos via email to [email protected]. READER SUBMITTED PHOTO BY LORI LIROV/StringFly@GMNews Last week we asked for your community photos and many of…
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Stone Bridge shows pep, patriotism at presidential convention
Students learn about Electoral College and more through election events at school BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer Students at Stone Bridge Middle School in Allentown held signs representing their homerooms during a Presidential Convention on Sept. 14. Each homeroom was assigned a state to teach students about the Electoral College. JEFF GRANIT staff ALLENTOWN —…
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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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Sensi Park reopens, but disappointments remain
Allentown shoulders cost of pavers at Heritage Park despite county promise, Mayor says BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer With pavers and benches in place, along with accessibility features for persons with disabilities, Peter Sensi Park in Allentown has reopened to the public. JESSICA SMITH A lthough county officials made good on getting Allentown’s Pete Sensi…
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Confusion causes some students to miss the bus
State law on busing cited as culprit for snafus BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer A s the school year began, the district worked to iron out transportation issues. A misunderstanding in relation to student busing had some angry parents contacting school administrators when their children were not picked up for the first day of school,…
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