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New superintendent takes reins of boro schools
Seeks to balance education with fiscal responsibility BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer EATONTOWN — Scott McCue spent his first week as Eatontown’s superintendent of schools welcoming back teachers and students from their week-long winter break and preparing a district for what could be another austere budget. McCue was awarded a four-year contract as superintendent by…
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Student and therapy dog pioneer research at Monmouth Medical
Allison Ruchman and her beagle Wally spent 100 hours visiting with patients in the MRI waiting room at Monmouth Medical Center. A local student and her beagle have conducted a trial program at Monmouth Medical Center demonstrating that pet therapy dogs help calm patients awaiting testing. Conducted by Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School juniorAllison Ruchman…
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Long Branch gets state approval for 39 layoffs
Cuts will trim $3M from budget BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer With state approval in hand, Long Branch will shed 39 jobs in an effort to close a nearly $3 million projected budget shortfall. The layoffs will go into effect on Feb. 4, and BusinessAdministrator Howard Woolley Jr. said the action was a last resort. “It’s…
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Eatontown student Kara Pizzolo and student cast members rehearse a scene on Jan. 7 at Memorial School for an upcoming production of the musical “Beauty and the Beast” scheduled to be performed Jan. 20-22 at the Monmouth Regional Performing Arts Center in Tinton Falls. ERIC SUCAR staff
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Middle school wrestlers thriving in own gym
Stone Bridge is 4-0 in dual meets BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Above: Allentown High School’s James Corcoles holds onto the leg of Hamilton West High School’s Ryan Carson-Birch during the Redbirds’ quad meet in Allentown on Jan. 8. Corcoles won his 171- pound match by a 4-3 decision. Left: Allentown’s Ross Scheuerman takes down Hamilton…
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Arab-Israeli conflict discussion Jan. 18
Rabbi Eric Wisnia of Congregation Beth Chaim in West Windsor will speak at the BUNWC Tri-County Chapter of the Brandeis National Committee’s general meeting at 2 p.m. Jan. 18, at the Robbinsville library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville. The topic of discussion will be the Arab- Israeli conflict. The event is open to the public at…
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Finishing touches put on new middle school
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer District continues to try to get a handle on room temperature control ALLENTOWN — The sky is the limit for the aspirations of students attending the new Stone Bridge Middle School. Upon entering the building each day, students are reminded of the adage as well as the theme the district…
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Federal grant will help pave way for more Millstone trails
MILLSTONE — The Millstone Trailblazers have received $25,000 in federal recreational trail grant money. The nonprofit group that formed to combat the destruction of trails in Millstone will use the $25,000 for its Mine Hills Trail Project. The group will be required to provide a 20 percent matching share for the project. The group’s projects…
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College financial aid orientation Jan. 13
Allentown High School will host a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) orientation at 7 p.m. on Jan. 13. High school seniors will not be able to apply for financial aid without completing the FAFSA form. For more information, visit www.ufrsd.net.
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