• Board opts not to outsource teacher assistant positions

    By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Teacher assistant positions in the Freehold Township K- 8 School District will not be outsourced to an education services organization at this time. “We will continue to look at options, look at cost savings,” Superintendent of Schools Ross Kasun said. Members of the Board of Education considered…

  • Monmouth Heights residents ask council to repair streets

    By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer MARLBORO – Residents of Monmouth Heights have concerns about the condition of the streets in their development and want the Township Council to address the problems. Several residents came before Marlboro’s governing body on Aug. 13 to make their elected officials aware of the situation. The residents claimed the poor…

  • British invade Freehold

    PHOTOS BY REBECCA NOWALSKI The sounds of the 1960s took over the Monmouth County Hall of Records plaza in Freehold Borough with a performance by the British Invasion Tribute on Aug. 20. At top left, bassist Bobby M. performs. The British Invasion Tribute had audience members up and dancing during the concert, which was part…

  • $46M school question to go before voters

    By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer The Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education will ask voters to approve a $46,642,000 construction referendum on Election Day, Nov. 3. If voters approve the question, part of the multimillion-dollar expenditure will be used to construct 28 classrooms at the David C. Abbott Early Learning Center and allow the…

  • Home schooling gives parents more control over child’s education

    By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer Sherry Prioli watches as her sons Joe, 12, and Nick, 10, play a numbers game at the Howell Public Library. The eight Prioli children have been home schooled. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR As summer draws to a close, many families turn their attention to the upcoming school year. Shopping for…

  • Make the most of your home appraisal

    When homeowners think about renovating their properties, many first need to secure some funding to finance such projects. Some may tap into the equity of their homes by refinancing an existing mortgage, while others may apply for home equity loans. Taking the latter approach may require certain steps, including an assessment of how much the…

  • Live harness racing returns to Freehold oval on Sept. 4

    Live harness racing returns to Freehold Raceway Sept. 4, and the 44-day meet continues through Dec. 12. Racing will take place on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays — plus a holiday program Labor Day, Sept. 7. Post time is 12:30 p.m. Opening Day features the first leg of the New Jersey Sire Stakes — Green Acres…

  • Middletown North girls look to get back to winning ways

    By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent It’s been at least six years total and two years since Trish Misciagna became head coach since Middletown High School North’s girls soccer team has had a winning season. That could come to an end by November. Last year’s team was only 6-13 and lost six players, but top-notch defender Samantha…

  • Rockets look to gain valuable experience on the soccer pitch

    By MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent With just one senior on the field, Raritan High School’s boys soccer team faces a rebuilding season. But the Rockets see an opportunity to grab a postseason spot as they fly under the radar. Raritan was hit with plenty of turnover following the 2014 campaign. A big senior class has moved…

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