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Allentown student council earns awards for fundraising efforts
By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent ALLENTOWN — The Allentown High School (AHS) student council is considered the No. 1 student council in New Jersey, primarily because of a string of successful fundraisers that took place during the 2013- 14 school year. The New Jersey Association of Student Councils (NJASC) recognized the Allentown organization and presented representatives…
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Millstone residents invited to enjoy meal at clambake
By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent MILLSTONE — There is nothing fishy about it. The Millstone Township Open Space and Farmland Preservation Commission and the Millstone Township Agricultural Advisory Council will join together to host the eighth annual Clambake Fundraiser at Wagner Farm Park on June 8. To accommodate the expected large turnout, there will be two…
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Legislation would cap tuition increases at public colleges
By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Nancy Pinkin Legislation introduced by state Assemblywoman Nancy Pinkin (D-Middlesex) would limit tuition and fee increases at certain colleges and universities in New Jersey. The bill (A-3173), which was introduced in the Assembly Higher Education Committee onMay8,wouldimposea4percent cap on tuition and fee hikes from the previous academic year at the…
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Freehold woman leads Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore
During its annual meeting on May 15, the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore welcomed Frances Keane of Freehold as the new president to its board of directors. Keane has served on the board of directors of the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore since 2007 and previously held the position of first vice president.…
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A new vision set for Sandy Hook
By KEITH HEUMILLER Bicyclists walk through a pavilion at Sandy Hook in May 2013. The National Park Service has proposed a plan that would expand recreational offerings and educational programs at the northern Monmouth County facility over the next 20 years. KEITH HEUMILLER/STAFF SANDY HOOK — National Park Service (NPS) officials have proposed a new…
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Behind the scenes
Community theaters provide a home away from home for actors and volunteers, according to Bernice Garfield-Szita. Garfield-Szita serves as artistic director of the Center Players, Freehold, and co-directs the Contemporary Counseling Center and ActionArtz Training Institute, Marlboro, with her husband Robert Szita. Center Playhouse in downtown Freehold seats 49 patrons, allowing for an intimate experience.…
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Millstone school employees honored for superior effort
By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent Millstone Township Middle School secretary Maria Bandola, center, was one of four support staff members in the K-8 school district who were recently honored as support persons of the year. Joining Bandola as she receives her honor are, from left, Tom Semko, assistant principal at the middle school, Board of Education…
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The ultimate sacrifice honored
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer High-ranking police officials and the loved ones of fallen officers gather May 20 at the Great Auditorium in Ocean Grove to pay tribute to those in law enforcement who have died in the line of duty. Police recruits were among those in attendance. Law enforcement officers can make no greater…
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Millstone introduces $6.15M tab
By MAUREEN DAYE The Township Committee has introduced a $6.15 million budget to fund the operation of Millstone Township in 2014. A public hearing on the budget has been scheduled for 8 p.m. July 2. The committee may vote to adopt the budget at the conclusion of the public hearing. In 2014, the municipal tax…
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