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Spotswood coach reappointed despite misconduct allegations
BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — The Board of Education unanimously approved its spring coaching appointments March 16, despite concerns raised by some parents regarding high school baseball coach Glenn Fredricks. School officials said they looked into the concerns and ultimately decided to move forward with his reappointment. Joe Pokropinski of Helmetta, the father…
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So. River school budget cuts positions, programs
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — The school district is looking at budget cuts totaling $1.6 million, including the elimination of 14 teaching positions and a $45,000 hit to the athletic program. “It’s bad,” said Superintendent of Schools Ronald Grygo. The Board of Education unanimously voted in favor of a $28.6 million spending…
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Vo-Tech captures title in first year competing
EAST BRUNSWICK — They went to watch and learn what a competition is all about. They never expected to win. But somehow the East Brunswick Vocational and Technical High School brought home first-place honors from the New Jersey Technical Athletic Council’s annual CheerleadingChampionshipCompetition in Sewell, Gloucester County. “We couldn’t believe we won. New kids on…
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Charter school to locate on Dutch Road campus
Jon Drescher, a consultant on charter schools and Hebrew language immersion programs, speaks to parents during a March 21 open house at the Campus for Jewish Life, where the Hatikvah International Academy Charter School will be located. EAST BRUNSWICK — The Hatikvah International Academy Charter School, which is scheduled to open in September, announced it…
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State aid cut ‘devastating’ for Milltown schools
District faces drastic cuts due to loss of half its state funding BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer A“significant” number of layoffs, as well as cuts to programs and services, loom over the Milltown school district in the wake of state aid figures released last week. “We are devastated,” said Superintendent of Schools Linda Madison. District…
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Sports Shorts
The Tamarack Women’s Nine Hole Golf Association is inviting female golfers from Middlesex County to join members in playing a friendly, competitive round of golf on Thursday mornings starting April 1 and concluding on Nov. 1. The first nine holes are for tournament play and the second nine is optional at no extra cost. Golfers…
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Spotswood baseball team anxious to put ’09 season behind them
BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Perhaps it was the law of averages. Maybe you can blame it on youth. Whatever the reason, the Spotswood High School baseball team finished 12-13 last year, the first time since 1993 the Chargers did not win more games than they lost. Coach Glenn Fredricks, entering his sixth season at the…
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Old Bridge
Above: Old Bridge shortstop Taylor Amato (l) looks to turn two before Freehold Township’s Tyler Haines (r) can break it up during the Knights’ scrimmage on March 19 at John A. Phillips Park in Old Bridge. Below: Old Bridge starting pitcher Nick Baldino is in the act of making a pitch. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR…
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E.B. baseball team has new turf field
BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent If the East Brunswick High School baseball team doesn’t win this season, it won’t be because the ball took a bad bounce. That’s because the Bears will step onto a spanking new field replete with artificial turf in the infield and outfield and be graced with permanent bleachers and lights. Let…
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