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FRHSD seniors say farewell
The world awaits for the Freehold Regional High School District graduates of 2011 as they embark on a path of higher education, military service or a career. Students from the district’s six high schools flipped the tassel on their graduation cap to designate the end of their high school days during graduation ceremonies that were…
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Final approval granted to three-building plan
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — The Jackson Planning Board has approved a development application that proposed the construction of three buildings on Herman Road near East Commodore Boulevard. The application was known as Westgate. There will be a two-story building with 14,400 square feet of space; a one-story self-storage facility with 5,400 square…
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Bressi selected council president
BYMARK ROSMAN Staff Writer JACKSON — Ken Bressi was elected to serve as president of the Jackson Township Council when the governing body held its 168th annual reorganization meeting on July 5 in town hall. The meeting marked the sixth annual reorganization of Jackson’s mayor and council form of government, which came into existence on…
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Sometimes, those pundits are only stating the obvious
CODA GREG BEAN There was a long think-piece in The New York Times on July 3 that tried to explain why — in the face of the total meltdown of civility and cooperation between Republicans and Democrats in Washington — some new governors around the country are starting such devastating and divisive political wars, and others…
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auditions
Phoenix Productions will hold open auditions for a production of “South Pacific” from noon to 4 p.m. July 16 and 7-9 p.m. July 18 and July 20 at the Phoenix Rehearsal Center, 111 Monmouth St., Red Bank. All roles are open. Those auditioning should prepare 32 bars of an up-tempo Rodgers and Hammerstein song, as…
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GPS cannot help an ambulance if it has no volunteers
The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) redesign bill S818/A2095, passed by the state Assembly and now being considered in the state Senate, is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. The bill has several flaws and vague language. For example, its proponents claim the changes the bill would bring to New Jersey’s EMS system would cost less than…
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Keep teenagers busy and away from alcohol
Did you know that more young people try alcohol for the first time during the summer months than at any other time of the year? Keeping teens occupied and supervised helps to ensure they have a safe summer. By involving teens in a variety of alcohol-free activities — such as sports, summer camps, and outdoor…
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Jackson councilman appears to be for and against referendums
The purpose of this letter is not about whether a voter referendum to move the Jackson municipal election to November is right or wrong. It is about the hypocrisy of Jackson Councilman Michael Kafton. At the June 26, 2011, Jackson Township Council meeting, Councilman Kafton adamantly and passionately spoke in favor of a referendum to…
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Family appreciates community’s support
On behalf of the New Egypt Elks SCC and Donna Conk and children, I would like to express our gratitude to all of those who worked at the benefit for Donna on May 15. Special thanks to the Weirsky family, the Hand family, Jean Golden, Joe Eltink, Dolly Chamberlain, the Amico family, the Treadaway family,…
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