• Civil War encampment will set up in Freehold

    The Monmouth County Historical Association will host a Civil War re-enactors encampment during the weekend of Sept. 22-23 on the grounds of the association’s museum and library, 70 Court St., Freehold. The public will be welcome to tour the encampment between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on…

  • Fun & games

    Sophia Halen (l-r) and Talya Rogers, both 3, and Laila Gellis, 4, enjoy a swing ride during the 29th annual Marlboro Day, held Sept. 9 at the municipal complex, off Wyncrest Road. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Iosif Khotinskiy teaches visitors how to juggle during their visit to the Marlboro Day celebration.

  • Squad to host fundraising dinner for life member, popular coach

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — The local organization that helps thousands of area residents in their time of need now needs a little help for one of their own. Members of the Freehold First Aid and Emergency Squad will host a spaghetti dinner at 4 p.m. Sept. 29 to benefit veteran squad…

  • Council signs off on legal fees that exceeded budget

    BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — The Township Council has agreed to pay for services that were provided by the attorney who represents the Marlboro Ethics Board, even though the board had already exceeded its legal budget for the year. The governing body took the action at its Sept. 6 meeting. Councilwoman Randi Marder…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Investigation continuing into Manalapan hate crime

    Unknown individuals targeted Jewish residents in Monmouth Heights BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer Law enforcement authorities are still investigating what one member of the Manalapan Township Committee termed a “hate crime” during the governing body’s regular meeting on Sept. 12. The evening marked the committee’s first public meeting since swastikas and anti-Semitic statements were found…

  • Marlboro council grants OK for Islamic cemetery

    Plans call for 7,350 plots at Spring Valley Road site BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Representatives of Tiba Associates are one step closer to establishing an Islamic cemetery in the Morganville section of Marlboro. The Township Council has voted unanimously to consent to the founding of a proposed burial ground in a Land Conservation zone…

  • Photo

    Freehold High School’s Laura Wroblesky (l) and Taylor Spallanzani try to block a shot sent their way by Marlboro during the Sept. 13 match in Marlboro. The Mustangs won the match in straight sets. For more on the area volleyball teams, see Sports, page 68. ERIC SUCAR staff

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