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Gov blames wrong people for budget woes
Gov. Chris Christie and his staff apparently lack the basic reading comprehension skills that were necessary to follow the directions in applying for the $400 million in education funds that the state lost. Yet somehow Christie managed to blame this loss on the teachers’ union. Gov. Christie is fond of blaming the teachers’ union —…
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Tell Assembly to take action on ‘toolkit’ bills
At a recent meeting with mayors from around the state, Gov. Chris Christie laid out in no uncertain terms what he is facing in trying to get his “Mayor’s Toolkit” through the Legislature. Although he was promised that action would be taken on many of the bills by September, to date, the most important ones…
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‘Marie Maber: Paintings, Prints & Combines’
An exhibit of works by Marie Maber is at the Middletown Township Public Library. “Marie Maber: Paintings, Prints & Combines” will run through Nov. 28. An opening reception will be held Saturday, Nov. 6, 2-4 p.m. at the library, 55 New Monmouth Road. “Instinct” Several paintings on view combine acrylic paint with modeled polymer clay,…
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Halloween Images
Top to bottom: Julian Rubelo, of Keyport, chose a culinary theme for his costume for the Keyport Emergency Services Halloween Parade, dressing as spaghetti and meatballs. Ellen Rice, Keyport, came as “Pumpkinhead” for the parade, which began at Fireman’s Lot on West Front St. and made its way to Keyport Central School on Broad Street…
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in the service •••
Army Reserve Pvt. Todd R. Ackerman, son of Dana Ackerman of Hazlet, has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and…
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Middletown to form Veterans Affairs Committee
Twp. will focus on programs, gaps in services BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — The Township Committee adopted an ordinance creating a Veterans Affairs Committee that will focus on services to veterans, at its meeting on Oct. 18. The committee will consist of five members appointed by the Township Committee. The ordinance stipulates that…
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New member selected by Mat-Ab Board of Education
ABERDEEN — The Matawan-Aberdeen Board of Education welcomed a new board member to temporarily fill a vacant seat until 2011. Paul Evangelista, of Aberdeen, was selected on Oct. 13 to replace former board member Joseph Warren. Evangelista was chosen for the spot after the board conducted candidate interviews and issued a public notice. Evangelista, who…
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WW II heroes to be honored at swing dance
MIDDLETOWN — Brookdale Community College’s Center for World War II Studies and Conflict Resolution will host the 10th annual “Swing Era” dinner dance at Gibbs Hall, Fort Monmouth, on Friday, Nov. 19. Honored at the dance will be America’s “Greatest Generation,” who fought and won World War II. Representing the Greatest Generation will be seven…
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Halloween Hullabaloo
Clockwise from top: Madeline Frohnhoefer (l) and her sister Julianne, both Middletown, wait for the start of the Halloween Hullabaloo held at Poricy Park in Middletown on Oct. 22. Patriot Nicholas Palmadesso, Middletown, is ready to march in the parade. Kooper Kaney, Middletown, dressed as Batman’s counterpart, Robin, waits for the festivities to begin. The…
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