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Grants support educators’ out-of-the-box thinking to improve student achievement
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer ALLENTOWN — Local schools will use high-tech sensors, tablets and video gaming systems to enhance students’ learning experience come September. The Upper Freehold Regional Education Foundation (UFREF) has awarded six grant requests totaling $8,514 to recipients in the Newell Elementary School and Allentown High School. In an effort to reward…
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Company reneges on bid for school districts’ busing
Federal government tells district to charge more for school lunches BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — The Board of Education postponed voting on contracts for the district’s major bus routes after one company asked to withdraw its bid. The board had the contracts on the agenda for its June 27 meeting. Business Administrator Bernard Biesaida…
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Third time’s a charm for resident seeking Chambers Road repairs
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent UPPER FREEHOLD — Resident Randall Bean appeared before the Township Committee in 2009 to complain about the condition of Chambers Road. He returned in October 2010 to alert officials to safety issues caused by the road’s deterioration. The same issues brought Bean to the July 7 meeting. He said the governing…
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An exploration of musical horizons
Teen who co-wrote alma mater at age 12 premieres new song BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer MILLSTONE — Gabriella Morrone pressed on the piano keys until her “Butterfly” took flight. The 16-year-old piano student, who studied classical music with Juan Pablo Horcasitas at Cornerstone Music Studios in Millstone for the past two years, premiered her…
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Scouts motivate community to help zoo after tragic fire
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Cub Scout Den 13 of Allentown Pack 180 motivated family, friends and community members to donate supplies to Animal Kingdom Zoo in Springfield after hearing that zookeeper Bridget Sipp, 43, perished in a fire in April. ALLENTOWN — As bears, they honored a zookeeper’s legacy and helped the animal kingdom.…
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Dental care pays dividends in overall health
Postponing checkups can have serious consequences, hygienist warns BY PATRICIAYOCZIS Correspondent Dental hygienist Deborah Locke, of Marlboro, chats with a patient at the office of Dr. William Moskowitz and Dr. Ryan Pannorfi in Aberdeen. Locke is passionate about getting out the message on the importance of dental hygiene and checkups. ERIC SUCAR staff While the…
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Millstone Township votes to approve 2011 municipal budget
Average household will pay $55 more in municipal taxes BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent The Millstone Township Committee has adopted a $6.1 million budget for 2011-12. The budget passed in a 4-0 vote at the July 6 meeting. Deputy Mayor Michael Kuczinski was absent. The town will collect $1.7 million in property taxes to support the…
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Fair becomes another source of contention for U.F., Allentown
Perceived interference with Freedom Fest could result in Harvest Fest scrutiny BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent Eddie Barley, of Reithoffer Shows Inc., prepares to climb the tower to assemble the Ferris wheel for the Freedom Fest State Fair at Reed Park in Upper Freehold on July 8. The fair will run through July 17. JEFF GRANIT…
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Old Yellow Meeting House to hold reunion
The Old Yellow Meeting House and the Upper Freehold Baptist Church will hold its 96th annual reunion and worship service July 31. There will be a continental breakfast at 10 a.m. with the service at 11 a.m. All are invited. The Old Yellow Meeting House is located at 70 Yellow Meeting House Road in Upper…
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