Tag: Manalapan
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Howell continues dominant season at region wrestling tournament
Howell High School’s impressive wrestling season continued when the NJSIAA Region 6 tournament came to a close last weekend. Howell, which included repeat NJSIAA Group 5 state and District 22 championships this winter, will send a program-record nine wrestlers to state tournament that will be held from March 2-4 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.…
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Manalapan athletes sign on for college
Manalapan High School held a ceremony to celebrate its student-athletes who signed National Letters of Intent. On Feb. 7, which is National Signing Day across the country, eight Manalapan students signed their letters in the school’s auditorium. Naim Mayfield and Matt Mazza were two of the five Manalapan football players who signed letters. They steered…
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Students may nominate teachers for Applebee’s essay contest
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar has launched its Above and “BEE”yond Teacher Essay Contest, which will award top teachers with a $500 sponsorship check for the 2018-19 school year and an end-of-year party for his/her current class. To nominate a teacher, students must submit an essay in-person at his/her local Applebee’s, explaining why his/her teacher…
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Manalapan environmental commission reports progress in 2017
MANALAPAN – A thriving natural environment remains a priority for municipal officials and residents and to that end, the Manalapan Environmental Commission made progress on several projects during 2017 and hopes to keep the momentum going in 2018. Jenine Tankoos, who chairs the commission, delivered her annual report about the commission’s achievements during the Jan.…
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Freehold Toys”R”Us, Manalapan Babies”R”Us to remain open
The Freehold Toys”R”Us and Manalapan Babies”R”Us locations will remain open despite the company financially restructuring. Of the 128 stores expected to close throughout the U.S., 12 of the 33 New Jersey locations are included. The expected timeframe is from February to mid-April, according to Chairman and CEO David A. Brandon. Toys”R”Us located at 600 Trotter…
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Monmouth County moves forward on Tennent Road upgrades
MANALAPAN – Tasks associated with planned improvements on Tennent Road have been given the green light by the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders. On Jan. 25, the freeholders passed a resolution authorizing the acquisition of right-of-way for the construction of Phase 1 road improvements to Route 3 (Main Street/Tennent Road) between Route 527 (Millhurst Road)…
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St. John Vianney wrestlers upset Howell to win Shore Conference Tournament
The 2018 Shore Conference Wrestling Tournament will be remembered when the format turned into an individual showcase. But what will also be recalled is the shocking championship that Saint John Vianney High School walked away with once the event ended before a crowded gym at Red Bank Regional High School in Little Silver on Jan.…
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Manalapan dominant on mats against Marlboro
The Manalapan High School wrestling team coasted past its rival, Marlboro High School, 61-6, on Jan. 17 in Manalapan. The Braves recorded five pins during the meet en route to improving to 12-2 on the season. Scoring a fall to lead Manalapan were Colby Glushko at 113 pounds, AJ Sortino at 120, Matt Benedetti at 160, Anthony Jomo…
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Professionals and volunteers appointed in Manalapan
MANALAPAN – Dozens of residents who stepped up to serve the community have been appointed to the volunteer boards and commissions that will address multiple issues in Manalapan during the year. The members of the Township Committee made the appointments during their annual reorganization meeting on Jan. 5. Officials also hired professionals who will work…
