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Foundation presents scholarships
COLTS NECK — On June 9, Colts Neck High School seniors Allison Beaty and Matthew Paras were awarded $1,000 scholarships from the Colts Neck Education Foundation. The two students were ranked at the top of their class, they are athletes and they have been involved in many hours of community service. Allison was in the…
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Jersey Dreamers light up the day with big show
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer A dults with dreams of eating, dancing and enjoying themselves are invited to attend a performance by the Jersey Dreamers. About 40 years ago, the band Joe Zisa and Friends formed during high school. Separately, The Chessmen got together, broke up and then got back together. Seven years ago the…
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Federici scholarships presented
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Apair of Freehold High School students have been named the recipients of two $2,500 scholarships given in memory of Frank “Spat” Federici. Federici was a member of the Freehold High School class of 1941. He owned and operated the Federici Family Restaurant on East Main Street in…
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Freehold native ordained as priest
The Rev. Todd Carter, 29, was one of six men ordained to the priesthood for service in the Diocese of Trenton by Bishop David M. O’Connell during a Mass and ceremony held June 4 in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton. The six men, who were ordained as transitional deacons in 2010, comprise one…
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Horseracing industry prevails, saves Meadowlands racetrack
Agreement with state moves privatization of track forward There was a collective sigh of relief in New Jersey’s horse racing industry last week. Jeff Gural and the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey (SBOANJ) reached an agreement with the state on June 21 to take over the management of the Meadowlands in East…
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Howell grad debuts on Broadway
Kristin Piro is appearing in ‘Catch Me If You Can’ BY PATRICIAYOCZIS Correspondent Kristin Piro Dreams do come true. Just ask Kristin Piro, who debuted in the Tony award-winning musical “Catch Me If You Can” during a Wednesday matinee at the Neil Simon Theatre in New York City on May 25. “It happened so fast.…
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Town settles litigation from 2008
Manalapan committee votes 5-0 to end case BYMARK ROSMAN Staff Writer The Manalapan Township Committee at its meeting on June 15 voted 5-0 to authorize a settlement of a legal action that was filed against the Manalapan Police Department. The matter was referred to by the governing body as the Cicero litigation. The litigation involved…
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Union members await hearing
Marlboro school employees have filed unfair labor practice charges against MTEA, board BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer While a request for interim relief has been denied by the Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC), the individuals who have filed unfair labor practice charges against the Marlboro Township Education Association (MTEA) and the Marlboro K-8 School District Board…
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Manalapan High School seniors (pictured) and seniors at five other high schools in the Freehold Regional High School District achieved a milestone in their young lives when they participated in graduation ceremonies on the evening of June 20. LAUREN CASSELBERRY
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