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Bond refinancing to yield savings in Monmouth Cty.
The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders plans to take advantage of lower interest rates by refinancing bonds from 2002 and 2003. The savings on interest is expected to be about $1.3 million, according to a press release. “As stewards of the taxpayers’ money, we always look for ways in which we can achieve savings,” said…
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NJSBA wants talks on tenure reform
The New Jersey School Boards Association has called on the state Legislature and the administration of Gov. Chris Christie to begin serious discussion of changes in the state’s century old tenure laws that govern employment of public school teachers and other school district employees. According to a press release from the NJSBA, to promote public…
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Clinic helps kids get acquainted with lacrosse
Coach Scott Moore helps a player with shooting skills during the Millstone Lacrosse Club clinic held at Abate Park on Sept. 25. Below: Coach Lisa Bellotti shows a participant how to cradle. MILLSTONE — Kids picked up sticks and had a chance to check out the game of lacrosse. The Millstone Lacrosse Club held a…
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N.J. Appellate Division invalidates COAH rules
Providing opportunities for affordable housing remains contentious issue BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer New Jersey’s existing affordable housing regulations were deemed unworkable on Oct. 8 when the Appellate Division of the state Superior Court held that the state Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) has not done enough to remove regulatory barriers to housing affordable to…
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Allentown team wins Central Jersey cheer competition
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Correspondent Above: The Allentown Redbirds Junior Pee Wee Cheer Squad reacts to placing first in the Central Jersey Pop Warner Cheer Competition at Sun Bank Arena on Oct. 9. Left: The winning team with their trophy. ALLENTOWN — The Redbirds Junior Pee Wee cheer squad won the Central Jersey Pop Warner Cheer…
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Pink hair for hope
Soccer team streaks raise funds for breast cancer research BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Above: The Allentown U12 Inferno soccer team is now playing with pink hair extensions after participating in a fundraiser for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Right: The Inferno team huddles with coach Doug Cary during practice. ALLENTOWN — Several girls on…
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Zorovich lone candidate to seek unexpired term in Allentown
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Dan Zorovich ALLENTOWN — Republican Dan Zorovich will seek election to the remaining year of an unexpired seat on the Borough Council. He is the sole candidate seeking this position. Zorovich, 76, has lived in Allentown for 36 years. He resides on Sandburg Drive. The retired engineer is married with…
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Karabinchak, Resner vie for seat in Edison
Voters will choose one candidate for 3-year term BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer It’s not the election of a year ago, when the mayor’s seat and three Edison Township Council seats were up for grabs, but two candidates are hoping to win voters’ support Nov. 2 to serve on the governing body. Robert Karabinchak Democrat…
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