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School board finalizes budget for coming year
Howell K-8 tax rate to rise 2 cents instead of 3 cents per $100 of valuation BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer HOWELL — After a two-week delay, the Board of Education unanimously approved the Township Council’s $1 million budget cut recommendations at its June 3 meeting. Initially, the board stalled the application of the recommended…
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FPAC showcase a hit at Howell High School
BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer HOWELL — A fitting rendition of “The Body Electric” from the movie musical “Fame” capped off an evening of song, dance and other artistic endeavors at Howell High School’s 25th anniversary FPAC Showcase. The event, which brought together all programs of study within the Freehold Regional High School District’s Fine…
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School board reduces size of tax increase
COLTS NECK — Members of the Colts Neck Board of Education have approved a $350,000 decrease to the Colts Neck School District tax levy for the 2009-10 school year. Township Committee members and school officials trimmed the tax levy after its defeat in the April 21 school election. Voters defeated the board’s proposed $19.2 million…
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Business Briefs
Freehold Triumph, 4413 Route 9, Freehold Township, is an official dealer for the 2010 Triumph Thunderbird, a brand new 1600cc cruiser motorcycle. Limited quantities of this motorcycle will be available for 2010. The Triumph Thunderbird first gained national prominence in the 1950s by being featured in “The Wild One” with Marlon Brando. The new Triumph…
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WBHS looking for class of 1969 alumni
Woodbridge High School, 1 Samuel Lupo Place, Woodbridge, will be holding its 40th class reunion weekend bash Oct. 2, 3 and 4, and is still looking for classmates. If classmates haven’t received an invitation or know of someone from this class, please let the committee know. Complete reunion information is also posted on Classmates, MySpace…
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Hadassah slates gift-wrapping event
Colonia Hadassah’s Father’s Day giftwrap will take place June 17-21 at the Woodbridge Center mall. Volunteers will be available during mall hours to wrap gifts. Proceeds will benefit cancer research and the Hadassah Medical Organization. For more information, call 732-388- 7392.
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Talk: ‘The Awful Disaster’ June 24
Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission will present “The Awful Picnic: The General Slocum Disaster” by Kathleen Hulser, public historian for the New York Historical Society, 7 p.m. June 24. The free program will be at East Jersey Olde Towne Village, 1050 River Road, Piscataway. In 1904, church members from the New York German community…
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Sewaren library book sale June 20
The Sewaren Free Public Library, 546 West Ave., Sewaren, is having a book sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 20 (rain date June 27). There will be hardcover books, paperbacks and children’s books with special rates for a bag of books. For more information, call the library at 732-634-7571.
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K9 Confections’ pet adoption day June 28
The K9 Confections and A. Harrington Limousine Service will host a Family Friendly Adoption Day benefiting the Edison Animal Shelter June 28, at 54 Ethel Road, Edison. The event is to promote adoptions for the dogs and cats at the Edison Animal Shelter. For more information, call 732- 433-2915 or visit www.k9confections.com.
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