• Tenure must be on the table in reform talks

    CODA GREG BEAN One of the first columns I wrote after coming to work at Greater Media Newspapers was at the request of my youngest son, who was distraught that his favorite teacher had been denied tenure in East Brunswick and was losing his job. My son was angry at the unfairness of the situation…

  • Variety of orchids available at auction

    The largest orchid auction in the Mid- Atlantic region is scheduled for Oct. 9 at the Colts Neck Fire House No. 1, Route 537, Colts Neck. The auction will begin at 10 a.m. Doors will open at 9 a.m. for a preview. Sponsored by the Deep Cut Orchid Society, the auction will feature more than…

  • Israeli response in Haiti to be discussed

    MANALAPAN — A firsthand account of Israel’s participation in bringing aid to Haiti in the wake of the devastating January earthquake will be delivered by Daniel Biran, Israel’s ambassador of administrative affairs, at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Chabad of Western Monmouth County, 26 Wickatunk Road, Manalapan. Biran’s presentation is open to all members…

  • Pink for a purpose

    October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Millstone Township firefighters will show their support by wearing pink. For the entire month, approximately 15 firefighters, including all department line officers, will wear pink Nomex hoods as part of their turncoat gear for responding to emergencies. The hood is used to protect a firefighter’s head,…

  • in the service •••

    Army Col. Troy D. Kok has graduated from the U.S. Army War College at Carlisle Barracks, Carlisle, Pa., and earned a master’s degree in strategic studies. The college is the Army’s senior educational institution. The 10-month curriculum of the Army’s senior officer school is designed to prepare and train officers of all the U.S. military…

  • Brookdale Community College will host job fair on Oct. 26

    Individuals who are looking for a job are invited to attend a job fair to be held from 4-7 p.m. Oct. 26 at Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Road (Route 520), Lincroft. Job fair attendees will have access to companies seeking talented residents in every discipline, from hospitality and health care to telecommunications, computer…

  • Forum will examine conflicts in Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan

    The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation will host its 12th annual interdisciplinary forum from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Robert B. Meyner Reception Center in Holmdel. The forum includes three panel discussions, a luncheon with keynote speaker, and a visit to the memorial and museum. The Vietnam Era Museum and…

  • Wells Fargo gives grants to Central Jersey nonprofits

    Wachovia, a Wells Fargo Co., held a breakfast in Edison on Sept. 28 to distribute 39 grants totaling $37,000 to local organizations in Central Jersey. The Community Partners program was established to give local branch managers an opportunity to make a $1,000 charitable contribution on behalf of Wachovia to a nonprofit of their choice. In…

  • Handlin urges action on medical malpractice bill

    State losing doctors due to premiums, legal exposure BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer Amy Handlin MIDDLETOWN — In an effort to keep doctors from leaving New Jersey, local officials are supporting a state Assembly bill that proposes reforms for medical malpractice actions. The bill, A-1982, was introduced on Feb. 8 and updated on Sept. 14.…

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