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Brookdale cuts staff in face of financial crisis
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer The Brookdale Community College board of trustees voted 11-1 to approve the president’s proposal for a reduction in force that eliminates 47 positions at the college. The action, which was taken at the board’s Dec. 11 meeting, will eliminate a $5.5 million deficit in the college’s budget, according to…
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Deer can be significant hazards to motorists
I am writing in response to a letter to the editor, “Encounter With Deer is a Difficult Experience,” that was published in Dec. 10 News Transcript. I live in Greenbriar at Marlboro and these deer are everywhere. They are usually in small groups of three or four and when driving in the area one has…
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It is time to stop spinning and start acting
I wanted to comment on the recent letter to the editor from (Monmouth County Democratic leader) Vin Gopal and an article about a task force that is examining the Monmouth County care centers. Both have the same physical and mental effect on me, they make me spin. Mr. Gopal attacks the Monmouth County Republican freeholders…
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‘Interfaith’ holidays confusing to children
After reading the Greater Media Newspapers article “Interfaith Families Embrace Holidays” about interfaith families celebrating Judaism and other religions, I am of the opinion that this has to be extremely confusing to children. If a couple is Jewish and Catholic, and are mixing the two together, they are doing an injustice to the children. These…
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STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR A deer blends in with the surrounding brush on an early winter day.
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Marlboro pianist excels
MARLBORO — Crystal Chiu of Marlboro will travel to Washington, D.C., in January to compete as a division finalist in the Junior Piano Division. Crystal, the daughter of George and Emily, earned this opportunity after winning the Junior Piano Division of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) Junior Piano Competition. Crystal, who is a freshman…
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Photographer to speak at Audubon meeting
The Monmouth County Audubon Society will meet at 8 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Church of the Nativity, 180 Ridge Road, Fair Haven. Kevin Watson, photographer, birder and traveler, will present “Japan in Winter,” a photo essay of the snowy landscapes of northern Japan. The public is welcome to attend this free event. Birds and…
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The Shrewsbury Chorale will hold open rehearsals from 7:45-10 p.m. Jan. 6 and 13 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County, 1475 W. Front St., Lincroft. Scores will be provided and there is no charge. To schedule an audition, call Joy, 732-216-3907. The Samaritan Center, which provides food to families in need…
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Elementary pupils use blogging to gain academic, Internet skills
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer MARLBORO — They may not be ready for Facebook yet, but students at the Marlboro Elementary School are already making their voices heard on the Internet. At a recent Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education meeting, Emily Beyer, Shoshanna Fisher, Dean Jasser, Shane Meyer, Maxine Rosenstein and Hannah Wolf…
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