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Commissioner must uphold wishes of voters
Judge Susan Scarola’s ruling recommending the issuance of $33 million in bonds for school improvements in Freehold Borough is yet another nail in the coffin for our community’s dwindling working class. The tax increase that would be heaped upon an already overburdened taxpaying citizenry is unconscionable. No one questions the fact that some improvements are…
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STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR The Force was strong at the Plumsted Library in Plumsted Township, Ocean County, on Dec. 16 when a celebration of all things “Star Wars” was held in conjunction with the opening of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.”
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Student found in possession of 2 BB guns
MANALAPAN — Administrators in the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District and police are reviewing an incident that involved a pupil at the Wemrock Brook School, Millhurst Road. Police said that at 9:22 a.m. Dec. 11, Patrolman Morgan Joiner responded to the school to investigate a report of a male juvenile from Manalapan being in possession of…
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Community groups supported with funds from Mayor’s Gala
By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — A total of $27,500 in proceeds from the 2015 Manalapan Mayor’s Gala were presented to area organizations by members of the Township Committee during a recent meeting. The Samaritan Center, Manalapan, which provides food assistance to individuals and families in Manalapan, Marlboro, Englishtown and Millstone Township, received a…
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Solomon Schechter Day School, 22 School Road East, Marlboro, will host a Pop-Up Garage Sale on Jan. 10 from 8 a.m. to noon (no early birds). Estate items, small furniture, children’s clothes, toys, bicycles, adult clothes, outerwear, shoes, housewares, collectibles, jewelry, art, and more. Limited number of tables available at $18 each (bring your…
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Youth Government Council trains leaders of tomorrow
By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer FREEHOLD — For young people in Freehold Borough who are interested in getting a taste of what it is like to work in government, an opportunity awaits. The Freehold Borough Youth Government Council, established in 2012, offers students in seventh through 12th grade a chance to learn about all levels…
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Youngster shows strength in battle against cancer
By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer Gracie West, a seventh-grader at the Barkalow Middle School, Freehold Township, has been battling cancer for two years and recent scans showed no evidence of the disease. In December 2014, Gracie traveled to Rome and received a blessing from Pope Francis. CHRISTINE BARCIA/STAFF Gracie West literally jumped for joy with…
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Superintendent’s pact extended
By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer A new contract has been approved for Freehold Borough K-8 School District Superintendent of Schools Rocco Tomazic. The superintendent’s contract was discussed during a Board of Education meeting on Dec. 14. Members of the public were given the opportunity to comment on Tomazic’s contract, but no one from the public…
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Manalapan zoners OK assisted living facility
By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer The Manalapan Zoning Board of Adjustment has approved the construction of a 97-unit assisted living facility on Gordons Corner Road. In a 7-0 vote, board members granted a use variance for an application filed by Meridian Living at Manalapan, LLC. Attorney Gerald Sonnenblick represented the applicant. The use variance was…
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