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Cassville installs officers
JACKSON — The Cassville Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 recently held its 72nd annual installation of officers and awards dinner. “We have a long and rich tradition of service to our district and township residents.” Chief John I. Alchevsky said. “Yes, we are a modern, progressive fire company, but we are still committed to the…
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Board names Sampson new superintendent
Educator will lead FRHSD’s six schools, 11,800 students BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer Charles Sampson I t may have taken longer than expected, but the contract to have Charles Sampson lead the Freehold Regional High School District as the new superintendent has finally been approved by the state. With that approval in hand, the FRHSD Board…
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H.S students may be required to pay for sports, activities
BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer A thletics and activities may come at a cost to families in the Freehold Regional High School District under a pay-to-participate plan that Board of Education members are considering for the 2011-12 school year. The plan as introduced by Business Administrator Sean Boyce during the board’s Feb. 15 meeting in Englishtown…
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Red Cross chapter needs donors after rough winter
BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer Tara Kelly, CEO of the Jersey Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross, said support is needed to help the Red Cross continue its relief efforts. FILE PHOTO A series of winter storms have drained resources, and the local chapter of the American RedCross is reaching out for help. Melissa DeGennaro,…
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Board hopes for good news on school aid
Howell administrators trying to put sports, clubs back into budget BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer A s the March 4 deadline to introduce and adopt a tentative budget for the 2011- 12 school year approaches, the members of the Howell K-8 School District Board of Education are considering several scenarios pending the state aid figures…
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The Howell Public Library presented “A Little Night Music” on Feb. 19, a musical program by the Festive Flutes, featuring works by Mozart, Brahms, Borodin and others. Gwendolyn Morris, of Howell, was one of the musicians who took part in the performance. FRANK GALIPO
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Fire at apartment complex accidental
44 Jackson residents forced from homes; fundraiser planned BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer A Valentine’s Day fire in Jackson that has been deemed accidental in nature has left more than 40 people homeless. Authorities said 44 residents of the Jackson Green apartment complex, Justin Way off North County Line Road, Jackson, had to be relocated…
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sports shorts
The Sayreville Leprechauns Football and Cheerleading Association will continue registration for the 2011 football and cheer season from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 26 and March 12 at the Mickey Sedlak Civic Center, Donlan Street, Sayreville. Registration is open to boys and girls ages 5-15 (by July 31). Fees are $85 for one child…
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Old Bridge hockey team falls in OT in GMC final
State playoffs next for Knights BYWARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent A fter losing on a disputed goal in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Tournament championship game, coach Drew Campbell now must prepare his Old Bridge High School team for the NJSIAA Group A tourney, which begins next week. The Knights, 13-3 overall, battled South Brunswick up and…
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