School board reduces size of tax increase
      COLTS NECK — Members of the Colts Neck Board of Education have approved a $350,000 decrease to the Colts Neck School District tax levy for the 2009-10 school year. Township Committee members and school officials trimmed the tax levy after its defeat in the April 21 school election. Voters defeated the board's proposed $19.
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FPAC showcase a hit at Howell High School
BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer
      HOWELL — A fitting rendition of "The Body Electric" from the movie musical "Fame" capped off an evening of song, dance and other artistic endeavors at Howell High School's 25th anniversary FPAC Showcase.
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School board finalizes budget for coming year
Howell K-8 tax rate to rise 2 cents instead of 3 cents per $100 of valuation
BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer
      HOWELL — After a two-week delay, the Board of Education unanimously approved the Township Council's $1 million budget cut recommendations at its June 3 meeting. Initially, the board stalled the application of the recommended budget cuts due to the council's decision to amend the school tax levy resolution only three hours before a May 19 deadline.
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