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Possibility of layoffs mentioned
Situation in Jackson expected to be discussed at April 5 council meeting BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Negotiations on a new contract with members of the Jackson Police Department have not been concluded, but a reported plan to lay off 23 police officers (30 percent of the department) and to demote other officers has not…
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Jackson Memorial High School’s Matt Meleo slides into second base during the Jaguars’ preseason scrimmage against Central Regional High School of Bayville on March 17. Meleo and the Jaguars will open the 2011 high school baseball season on April 2 vs. Hamilton West High School of Mercer County. ERIC SUCAR staff
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Purchase of office building would cost Howell a ratable
By Christina Haberstroh HOWELL — With the possibility of buying the Global office building still on the table, Howell officials will continue to weigh the pros and cons of moving the town’s base of operations from the municipal complex on Preventorium Road to the Route 9 office building. In March, the Township Council passed a…
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Plumsted woman charged with sexual assault of two boys
By Mark Rosman PLUMSTED — A female resident of Plumsted has been jailed after being charged with two counts of sexual assault on a minor, according to information provided by the Plumsted Police Department. In a press release issued today, March 31, police said that on March 22, the department investigated an alleged sexual assault…
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A Family Portrait Night fundraiser will be offered by the Old Bridge Knights Pop Warner from 6 to 9 p.m. April 4 at the Old Bridge Civic Center, 1 Old Bridge Plaza. Ken Argent of Frozen Image Photography is offering a $50 package that includes one 10-by-13-inch photo, one 8-by-10-inch photo, two 5-by-7-inch photos, one…
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Bears turning to seniors for diamond success in ’11
BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent For as long as East Brunswick High School athletic teams have worn green and white, the goal is to win. That is why no Bear coach is more disappointed with his teams’ records in recent seasons than baseball coach Tom Hockenjos. EBHS finished 13-11 last year, but that and 4-16 and…
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Bombers want another another GMC tennis title
BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent The Sayreville High School boys tennis team enters the season looking for its fourth consecutive Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) White Division title with a solid lineup that includes several key returnees. Last spring the Bombers rolled to a 21- victory season and also reached the finals of the GMC tourney, but…
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Top: A member of the Old Bridge High School girls lacrosse team (r) pressures a Freehold Township player during a March 28 scrimmage at Lombardi Field in Old Bridge. The Knights begin their season tomorrow at home against East Brunswick. Above: A member of the Old Bridge team (l) tries to escape the pressure by…
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Old Bridge volleyball team seeking more championships
BYWARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent The Old Bridge High School boys volleyball team features a revamped starting lineup, but the Knights still have plenty of talent and plenty of height. Last season, coach Andrew Hopman’s team went 21-4 on the year and defeated powerful St. Joseph of Metuchen in the finals of the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC)…
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