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Board sets school activity fees
Supt. Marciante says impact on middle school sports teams is yet to be determined BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer Now you really will pay to play. At its meeting of Aug. 17, the Manalapan- Englishtown Regional School District Board of Education approved a policy that gives district officials the option to charge pupils a fee…
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Bridget Farrow, 9, of Freehold, enjoys a ride at the Colts Neck Country Fair, which had a four-day at the Bucks Mill Recreation Area in Colts Neck from Aug. 19-22. The fair featured rides, food, games, entertainment, vendors and a chance for community organizations to raise awareness and money. More photos at gmnews.com. ERIC SUCAR…
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A new era for schools
IN THE NEWS MARK ROSMAN This has been a summer of discontent in some New Jersey school districts. The budget numbers of April, May and June are hitting home as August turns to September and the start of the new school year looms. The rubber is meeting the road now as the reality of decisions…
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Will you pledge life, fortune, honor for America?
GUEST COLUMN RICHARD A. PENDER “And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.” Most people concentrate on that portion of the Declaration of Independence that gives them something: “life, liberty and the…
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business briefs •••
Wegmans Food Markets in Manalapan recently celebrated with student employees who earned their position on the company’s annual college scholarship recipient list. Since the program began 27 years ago, Wegmans has awarded more than 24,000 of its employees with scholarships totaling more than $77 million. Part-time employees will receive up to $1,500 a year for…
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datebook •••
• A holiday bazaar will be held for the fourth year in the Rosemont Estates adult community clubhouse from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 7. The development is off Wyncrest Road in Marlboro. Limited vendor space is still available. The event is open to the community. Free admission, food and door prizes. Details: 732-817-0033. •…
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auditions •••
Auditions are being held for the Manalapan Youth Orchestra’s 2010-11 season. The auditions will be held from 6:30-9 p.m. Sept. 15 at Manalapan High School, Church Lane, Manalapan. Those auditioning should prepare 2-3 octave major scales and a solo piece. Musicians ages 8 through adult are welcome to audition for a seat in one of…
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Rosemont Estates to hold holiday bazaar Nov. 7
MARLBORO — A holiday bazaar will be held for the fourth year in the Rosemont Estates adult community clubhouse from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 7. The development is off of Wyncrest Road in Marlboro. Limited vendor space is still available. The event is open to the entire community. There will be free admission, food…
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