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      September 13, 2006  RSS feed

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      Colts Neck Polo Club's Osiris Jacques (white jersey) prepares to play the ball during a match Saturday at Bucks Mill Park, Colts Neck. The day's competition was a benefit for the Amanda's Easel art therapy program sponsored by 180, Turning Lives Around, Hazlet. More...
      Manalapan rec. director faces 3-day suspension
      Twp. administrator claims incident at summer camp was not reported properly
      BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer

      Manalapan Recreation Director Gerald Collincini has been notified by Township Administrator Alayne Shepler that he will be required to serve a three-day suspension without pay from his job. The suspension is to occur on three nonconsecutive days this month, with the first day of the suspension sched More...

      Council OKs inspections of private rental dwellings
      BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer

      FREEHOLD - A property inspection plan has been discussed for some time, and now it is being implemented. More...


      Freehold moves to devise courtroom security plan
      BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer

      FREEHOLD - You can't be too careful and a dangerous situation can occur anywhere. More...


      First aid squad seeks cadets

      MARLBORO - The Morganville First Aid Squad cadet division is looking for energetic and committed individuals to volunteer their time. More...


      Recovery from spinal injury is a long road
      Richard Travia has good attitude and family support
      BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer

      When Richard Travia hit the beach one night last summer he found himself face to face with a year he never could have imagined. More...


      Firemen's assoc. honors Narozanick's dedication

      FREEHOLD - The Monmouth County Firemen's Relief Association has honored county Freeholder Theodore J. Narozanick, of Freehold Borough, noting his "outstanding service, commitment and dedication" for the many years of support he has provided to firefighters throughout Monmouth County. More...


      Criminal check proposed for aid squad volunteers
      BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer

      MARLBORO - Individuals who volunteer with a first aid squad may eventually be subject to a background check. More...


       Bulletin Board
      • Datebook
      + Cornerstone Poetry Series presents poet and humorist Bob McKenty, Sept. 13 at 8 p.m. at Cornerstone Caffe, 2 E. Main St., Freehold. Book signing and open mic following featured reading. A $3 cover includes coffee and tea. Details: (732) 239-3527 or poet_rene@yahoo.com. More...
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       Letters
      • U.S. Supreme Court muddies the water
      Despite our obvious need for clean water, our nation's primary protections for rivers, streams, lakes and wetlands are constantly under attack. Recent U.S. Supreme Court action shows there is no consensus at the federal level to keep our water clean. More...
      • Resident asks for support for first aid squad
      • Partners are needed for a new anti-tobacco program
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       Editorials
      • Your Turn
      Fragmented school system is a model of inefficiency
      New Jersey's heavy reliance on property tax to fund public education and municipal services is one of the principal reasons why the state's property tax is high. On average, 55 percent, but in some towns 75 percent, of property taxes goes to support public schools, which is the nation's costliest. T More...
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       Obituaries
      • Obituaries
      Florence E. Hemmes Young Mrs. Young, 86, of the Dayton section of South Brunswick, died Aug. 30 at Saint Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick. Born in Staten Island, N.Y., she resided in Plainsboro, prior to moving to Dayton seven years ago. She was a homemaker. She was predeceased by he More...
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       Schools
      • article has image MEMS pupils dispersed to elementary schools
      Construction crews working to complete additions, renovations
      The Manalapan-Englishtown Middle School (MEMS) did not open as scheduled on Sept. 11 and will likely not open until sometime in October, according to a local school official. More...
      • This year, schools must watch what they serve
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       Sports
      • article has image Colonials looking to turn it around with depth
      Borough kicks off season Saturday at home against Lakewood
      As Freehold Borough's football players see it, they've paid their dues.For the past two seasons, the predominately underclass Colonials took their lumps against the likes of state No. 1 Middletown South, Wall and Long Branch. More...
      • Passo era at Marlboro begins Saturday at home
      • Last time around for Moses on the sidelines
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       Business
      • Business Briefs
      Amboy National Bank held a grand-opening celebration Sept. 9 at its new office at 285 Gordons Corner Road in Manalapan. The new branch, the 23rd location for the Old Bridge-based bank, offers extended banking hours starting at 8:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday for both the banking lobby and the driv More...
      • Resident begins new business
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