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Freehold K-8 adopts budget
FREEHOLD — The Freehold Borough K-8 School District Board of Education has adopted a budget of $21.83 million for the 2014-15 school year. A public hearing on the budget was held on April 28. No residents commented on the budget, which was then adopted by the board in an 8-0 vote. Officials said no existing…
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Substation undergoes upgrade
MANALAPAN — As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance customer service reliability, Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) is installing a massive new circuit breaker and transformer as part of a $1.2 million upgrade project at its Manalapan substation. The 230-kilovolt (kV) circuit breaker, measuring 15 feet tall and weighing about five tons, will…
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Marlboro preserves Smith farm
MARLBORO — Municipal officials have finalized the purchase of a 16.8-acre tract of farmland off Tennent Road. The Township Council initially authorized the acquisition of the Smith farm, 403 Tennent Road, near Church Road, in December 2011, according to a previous article. Recently, Mayor Jonathan Hornik announced that officials have closed on the parcel. The…
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Livoti’s set to open new store in Marlboro
By JACK MURTHA John Livoti, owner of Livoti’s Old World Market, Aberdeen Township, stands before his store’s selection of fresh produce. The food industry veteran expects to open a second location this month in Marlboro. MARLBORO — A taste of Italy is slated to arrive in Marlboro this month. The owners of Livoti’s Old World…
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YOUR TURN
Students at Rutgers should be embarrassed JONATHAN CARFAGNO A s the final weeks of my senior year come to a close, I have taken the time to sit back and reflect on my last four years at the George Washington University. College has been such a transformational experience in stimulating my intellectual curiosity as well…
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Resident concerned about crematorium
I read with particular concern an article about a crematorium that appeared on the front page of the April 30 News Transcript. The chairwoman of the Manalapan Environmental Commission, Jenine Tankoos, indicated that the panel had asked for a number of items to be clarified by the applicant and said most of those items were…
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Parents must be aware of local drug issues
Recent events highlight the serious nature of the drug abuse problem in our local communities. The frequent stories of arrests or deaths associated with the increased use of heroin should get the attention of every parent. Often, we as parents instinctively want to protect or defend our children, sometimes preventing us from dealing with the…
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Area resident offers view on consolidation
Gov. Chris Christie supports the consolidation of municipal administrations and local services in New Jersey. Municipal government consolidation has pros and cons. The governor calls local rule advocates a matter of “provincial selfishness.” The supporters of merging reform float the idea of saving money for the taxpayer, while maintaining service standards through fiscal efficiency. Opponents…
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Personnel from the New Jersey Army National Guard, 1st Battalion, 114th Infantry, retire the colors at the conclusion of the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Remembrance Day ceremony on May 7 in Holmdel.
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