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Libraries to host program about poet Emma Lazarus
Poet Emma Lazarus wrote a sonnet in 1883 that became the unofficial anthem of America’s idealism and was read three years later at the dedication ceremonies of the Statue of Liberty. “Giveme your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore,” Lazarus wrote. “Send these, the…
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County to see savings from bond refinancing
Having the highest achievable bond rating ofAAAis helping Ocean County save money by locking into the lowest interest rates possible, according to a press release from the county. “Today [Aug. 23], Ocean County refinanced about $30 million of previously issued bonds, and received an interest rate of 2 percent,” Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr. said.…
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A fish fry sponsored by the New Egypt Elks, 105 Lakewood Road, New Egypt, will be held 6-8 p.m. Sept. 9. A fish dinner is $9 (two pieces) and $10 (three pieces). A chicken dinner will be $8 (two pieces) and $9 (three pieces). All children’s dinners are $5. Includes sides, desserts and beverages.…
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Town planning to use former school for rec programming
BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer HOWELL— More ways to use space in the former Southard School are finally coming into play as the Howell Township Council and the Howell K-8 School District Board of Education enter into a shared service agreement. School administrators closed the 50- year-old Southard School, Kent Road, in 2009 because of…
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The first casualty in an emergency: information GREG BEAN There are a million stories in the naked city, and after last week’s storm, there are nine million tales of woe in New Jersey. Our family has its own stories, but ours are not as dramatic and heartbreaking as many others. The power at our house…
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Raises granted to FRHSD employees were inappropriate
I am glad that the Tri-Town News reported Freehold Regional High School District Superintendent of Schools Charles Sampson’s replies to my comments at the last meeting regarding my opposition to the raises approved by the board for nonbargaining unit employees. He was answering a statement I made that someone said they deserved the additional 2…
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The Ocean County Historical Society will accept reservations beginning Sept. 15 for its Christmas Tea in the Victorian Tradition. The tea will be served in period rooms of the Victorian Pierson-Sculthorp house at 26 Hadley Ave., Toms River, on Dec. 8. Seatings will be held at 1 and 3:30 p.m. Admission will be by…
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Supt: Howell in better shape at start of new school year
BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer HOWELL — Another year is upon the Howell K-8 School District with plenty to look forward to and changes to embrace. According to Superintendent of Schools Enid Golden, a new common core standards curriculum will have an impact on the district beginning this academic year. In accordance with the state…
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