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Four seeking seats on Marlboro board
MARLBORO — Two sitting members will seek re-election to the Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education in the April 20 school election. There will be three available three-year terms on the ballot this year. The terms of Isaac Levy, Michael Lilonsky and Joseph Waldman are ending. The candidates for the three seats are Levy,…
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Pet adoption event to find homes for hundreds
The Ocean County Animal Facilities located at 615 Freemont Ave., Jackson, and 360 Haywood Road, Manahawkin, will host an adoption event March 22-28 aimed at finding homes for hundreds of cats and dogs. The two Ocean County Animal Facilities and their volunteer group foster program are filled to capacity. Brian Lippai, manager of the Ocean…
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New Jersey Envirothon grant opportunity
To encourage schools in Middlesex and Monmouth counties to participate in the 2010 New Jersey Envirothon, the Freehold District will provide six $100 grants to new teams that have not participated in a previous Envirothon to help reimburse the expense of team registration. The New Jersey Envirothon is a natural resources problem solving competition for…
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Expectations, expectations
Green Scene Winter has taken a long time to leave, the wet, sloppy snow has melted, and we are feeling the strength of the sun’s rays. But winter’s residue is still found in the many branches that broke off during the storms and beckon to be taken care of. Albert Einstein famously proposed that doing…
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For the Record
Ellen Horowitz is the administrative supervisor of student services in the Freehold Regional High School District. Her title was incorrect in a March 3 News Transcript article. The correct name of one of the candidates who is running for a seat on the Freehold Township K-8 School District Board of Education is Stephanie Samuels Eng.…
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Doctor, nonprofit team up to provide tents for Haitians
Recent visit spurred surgeon to campaign for adequate shelter before rainy season arrives BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Many victims of the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti on Jan. 12 have no shelter, and the impending rainy season will bring mud, mosquitoes, malaria and more death, according to David Polonet, M.D., of…
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Dinner & show will help the homeless
FREEHOLD — In an effort to offer a more attractive evening out and raise funds for Family Promise of Monmouth County at a time when many families are finding themselves without a roof over their heads, the Presbyterian Church of Freehold announced that a show has been added to its annual pasta dinner fundraiser. Family…
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Foundation to run raffle
MARLBORO — The Marlboro Educational Foundation, a group of Marlboro residents and business people dedicated to raising much-needed funds for innovative and creative programs not covered in the general school budget, is running its first calendar raffle. A total of $10,000 in prize money will be awarded over three months. There are 90 chances to…
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