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FMERA continues talks with Army
Steadman: Market demand will drive sale of fort parcels BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Five years after the announcement that Fort Monmouth would close, the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA) continues negotiations with the U.S. Army over the future of the fort property. During the Sept 21 meeting in Freehold, FMERA officials once again…
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Kyle Smith, of Eatontown, is ready to take a swing during a wiffle ball tournament, one of the events at the second annual Eatontown Day held at Wolcott Park on Sept. 25. More photos, page 31 and gmnews.com. ERIC SUCAR staff
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Rutgers Equine Science Center seeks sponsors for horses in research herd
The Rutgers Equine Science Center has launched a new fundraising initiative to purchase grain, hay, bedding and veterinary care for its research herd. There are 23 mares in the herd, and each has a role in teaching and research at the Equine Science Center in New Brunswick. The center is currently seeking sponsors for the…
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Meadowlands Racetrack offering full stakes schedule for 2012
When the New Meadowlands Racetrack opens its 2012 season, it will present an eight-month schedule that includes a full menu of stakes for New Jersey-sired pacers and trotters. “Despite all the changes at the Meadowlands, we want to assure horsemen that races for New Jersey-sired horses will continue to be a priority,” said Jeff Gural,…
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Redbirds boys soccer team working on special season
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent A llentown’s boys soccer team is enjoying a 6-1 start coming into this week, and it’s not surprising to second year head coach Andrew Plunkett. “No, this is not surprising, because I’ve had high expectations,” said Plunkett. “There was a lot of leadership coming back and a lot of talent.” There…
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Anti-charter groups misinterpret original intent
GUEST COLUMN JOSEPH V. DORIA JR., ED.D. New Jersey’s embrace of charter schools over the past 15 years has been lukewarm at best. The original law, of which I was a prime sponsor, was signed in January 1996 and envisioned a fairly robust demand. In anticipation of that, the law placed a cap of 135…
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Sprinting toward the finish line
Allentown High School’s cross country teams competed in the Sept. 24 Six Flags Wild Safari Invitational in Jackson. Above: a Redbird runner sprints to the finish line. ERIC SUCAR staff
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The wisdom of Elie Wiesel, teacher and student
Nobel Prize winner discusses ethics and politics BYMIKE DAVIS Staff Writer Elie Wiesel OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Like any good teacher, Elie Wiesel openly admits that he’s still a student. Even if he didn’t mention it during his Sept. 18 lecture at Congregation Torat El in Oakhurst, it was easily noticeable in the very manner of…
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Gala to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties (BBBSMMC) will hold its 13th annual Matching Smiles Gala on Oct.14 at the Navesink Country Club in Middletown. The evening will begin with a cocktail reception, beer tasting, and silent auction followed by dinner and dancing. Alive auction will include an opportunity to pledge the cost…
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