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State programs help aspiring women entrepreneurs
Economic recessions are undoubtedly turbulent times, but they can also be a time of transformation, particularly when it comes to careers. For women looking to make a change, the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Division on Women is offering an opportunity that could set them on the road to future professional success. The…
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Shame on board for action surrounding website subpoena
How dare the Freehold Regional High School District (Board of Education) file a subpoena when a request for information is not forthcoming from their own legal adviser? (FRHSD attorney) Marc Zitomer is clearly unaware of his responsibility to the FRHSD to advise them of proper protocol for such matters. Is he the impetus behind the…
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Cougars’ O’Dowd 2nd in county X-C
Howell High School girls finish 2nd in team standings BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer The time for waiting was over. Two miles into the Oct. 20 Monmouth County Championships’ 5,000-meter cross country race at Holmdel Park, Colts Neck High School’s Mike O’Dowd decided to shake things up. Colts Neck High School’s Mike O’Dowd (above) heads…
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Plans will be made to hold Freehold Volunteer Fair in 2010
Due to the vagaries of Mother Nature, the Freehold Borough Community Information Committee had to twice cancel a scheduled inaugural Freehold Volunteer Fair. It is our intention to ensure that next year’s volunteer fair will raise awareness among the public of the many volunteer opportunities that exist in Freehold between borough commissions, committees and other…
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Road construction is causing problems for drivers in Manalapan
My aunt, who lives in Manalapan, has been caused numerous troubles by the road construction in her area. The construction starts at the junction of Route 527 and Oakland Mills Road and continues a mere 280 feet ahead to the corner of Route 527 and Sweetman’s Lane. The relatively small area has been undergoing repair…
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Reassessment will leave us with same tax bill
The article in the Oct. 21, 2009, News Transcript, “Manalapan Homes Will Be Reassessed,” makes me think: if the values of our homes are dropping rapidly and everyone knows it, why is Manalapan Township fighting the tax assessment appeals? It is not the fault of the homeowners. What makes me sad is that the values…
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Lucky skivvies ward off agony of defeat
Are We There Yet? • LORI CLINCH While sitting at a football game on a recent night, my friends and I cheered loudly. We happily called out “Defense!” with the crowd, chanted “Hey-hey you-you get out of our way!” and all but came out of our seats as we bellowed, “Watch for the onside kick!”…
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The vote goes to…
In the News • MARK ROSMAN So here we are less than one week from Election Day, Nov. 3, and the time is growing near for people to make their decision about who they want to lead New Jersey for the next three years. The three main candidates for governor are incumbent Democrat Jon Corzine,…
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