• Greater Media Newspapers win in N.J. Press Association contest

    Members of Greater Media Newspapers’ advertising, editorial, photography and production staffs scooped up 16 awards in the New Jersey Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest. “We are blessed with an exceptional and dedicated staff,” Greater Media Newspapers General Manager and Publisher Ben Cannizzaro said. “I am extremely pleased with the well-deserved recognition from the New Jersey…

  • Freehold stakeholders will discuss vision for borough

    By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — An initiative to help hone and clarify municipal officials’ vision for the future of Freehold Borough has been presented by resident Jean Holtz on behalf of the Urban Land Institute. The Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) is provided though the Urban Land Institute. Holtz said the TAP brings…

  • ON CAMPUS

    Seton Hall University, South Orange, has named the following students to the dean’s list for the 2014 fall semester: From Morganville: Kevin Barden, Michael Caputo, Natalia Davie, Alexis Downes, Alexandra La Fata, Lauren Lehan, Andrew Magadia, Catherine Soliman and Laura Weinberg. From Freehold: Kayley Barkalow, Alexis Barker, Giselle Bellia, Mary Bonatakis, Patricia Bonatakis, Matthew Borriello,…

  • Lung cancer awareness raised in Marlboro teacher’s memory

    By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Friends of the late Deborah Fryzel participated in the Free to Breathe 5K Run/Walk in November. Fryzel, who was a beloved second-grade teacher in Marlboro, died of lung cancer at the age of 37 in 2013. MARLBORO — Deborah Schademann Fryzel was “the picture of health,” according to her best…

  • Marlboro K-8 moving forward with plan for referendum

    By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer MARLBORO — The Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education is moving forward with plans for a construction referendum that, if approved by voters, would allow administrators to expand the district’s half-day kindergarten to a full-day program. The referendum would provide for the expansion of the David C. Abbott Early…

  • Special preview of carnival offered

    MANALAPAN — Temple Shaari Emeth’s Purim Carnival has always been a special event for children — celebrating the festive Jewish holiday of Purim with costumes, food, crafts and games. This year, Shaari Emeth will expand its commitment to children with special needs by offering a one-hour preview of the Purim carnival beginning at 10 a.m.…

  • Saturday Night Out a special, social event

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer MANALAPAN — Providing adults who have special needs with the opportunity to enjoy a night out filled with fun and excitement is the mission of the Manalapan Special Needs Council and its Saturday Night Out program. The program began in 2010 when a group of parents who had children…

  • DATEBOOK

     The Manalapan Arts Council will sponsor Salsa Night from 7-11 p.m. March 7 at the Knob Hill Golf Club. Salsa Night will feature an evening of DJ music, dining and dancing. Professional Fred Astaire Dance School instructors will perform their salsa moves and provide lessons for guests. All are invited to attend. Advance payment…

  • Campaign touts benefits of inclusive schools

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer A statewide coalition of advocacy groups is promoting inclusive education for students with special needs. Born out of litigation brought by advocates for children with developmental disabilities, the Inclusion Campaign urges the integration of special education students into general education classrooms. Thomas Baffuto, executive director of the North Brunswick-based…

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