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Manalapan Democratic leader: WMUA appointment was all politics
Want proof it is “politics as usual” in Manalapan? Look no further than (Mayor) Andrew Lucas’ decision to appoint Stephen McEnery, Republican Party municipal leader, to the paid position of commissioner of the Western Monmouth Utilities Authority (WMUA). Mayor Lucas has crowned himself mayor for the second year in a row, contrary to the traditional…
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It is time to clean up ‘toxic political climate’
The attempted assassination of Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was a horrific act, but one that may give our political leaders the courage to improve the civility of their discourse and strengthen gun control and mental health laws. The issue is not whether we can draw a direct line from extreme right wing rhetoric to the…
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Teacher wonders who will judge her work
This letter is in response to a letter to the editor, “Teachers Should Be Rewarded Based on Merit” published Dec. 15. I am a teacher who has been educating students for 23 years. I love my job, the students, the teachers I work with, the benefits of summers off, low-cost health care and guaranteed “prep”…
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on campus
Grace Anne Hanley of Manalapan graduated from Millersville University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science degree in social studies education. Andrew Dzurita, son of Cindy and Steve Dzurita of Manalapan, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at The Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pa., where he is journalism major…
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Salkin tapped to serve as Freehold Twp. mayor
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Municipal officials and residents came together on Jan. 7 to begin what Mayor David Salkin called “a new chapter” in the municipality’s history. As the Township Committee held its annual reorganization meeting, Salkin was selected by his fellow committee members to serve as mayor for 2011.…
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datebook
The Western Monmouth County Newcomers Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19 at the First Presbyterian Church in Englishtown. The meeting will feature a special demonstration of fun snacks with chocolate candy making along with s’mores and other goodies. Potential new members are welcome to attend. Candy making is free. Details: Meg, 732-446-1781.…
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Vandalism & violence show drop
BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer There were some marked improvements in the Freehold Regional High School District’s Violence and Vandalism Report from the 2009-10 school year. The report was presented to the public during the FRHSD Board of Education’s Dec. 20 meeting held at Howell High School. Acting Superintendent of Schools Suzanne Koegler said incidents violence…
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Church seeks entrants for Men’s Cook-off
AMen’s Cook-off sponsored by the Men and Women of Bethel AME Church, Freehold Township, will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Walter J. Conley Lodge, 91 Throckmorton Street, Freehold. The grand-prize winner will receive $100 and a trophy and first and second runner ups will receive trophies. Admission of $10…
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