Board member annoyed about interview process
Staff Writer
By darlene diebold
     HOLMDEL — New school board member Elizabeth Allocco has questioned the practice of allowing presidents of parent-teacher groups to participate in district interviews.
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Keyport police officer case transferred to Middletown
Staff Writer
By darlene diebold
     HAZLET — The simple assault case against Keyport Patrolman Kenneth Marr has been reinstated by the court.
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Holmdel now looking at 6.5¢ municipal tax rate increase
Staff Writer
By darlene diebold
     HOLMDEL — The Township Committee has decided not to use surplus sewer funds to offset the municipal tax rate and instead increase it an additional 3 cents to 6.5 cents per $100 of assessed valuation.
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Community Bulletin Board
Concert of symphonic music slated May 19
     The Monmouth Symphony Orchestra, Lincroft section of Middletown, will present a concert of symphonic music May 19 at 2:30 p.m. at Paramount Theater, Sunset Avenue, Asbury Park.
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Middletown Garden Club plant sale May 10, 11
     The Middletown Garden Club, R.F.D. (Rural Farm Delivery) is holding its annual plant sale May 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and May 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Little Red School House, Middletown-Lincroft Road, Middletown.
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Host families sought for Friendly Town program
     The Fresh Air Fund, New York City, has begun its Friendly Town program and is seeking host families in Monmouth County to welcome a child from New York City for two weeks this summer.
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     FARRAH MAFFAI Sheila Paich, Holmdel, receives help with a large branch from Keyport Girl Scout Megan Nicholl, 10, during a Baykeeper-coordinated Clean Ocean Action beach sweep Saturday in Keyport.
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     VERONICA YANKOWSKI Famous standardbred Moni-Maker romps with her first foal during a run at Perretti Farms in Upper Freehold. The filly, who has not been named yet, was sired by Valley Victory.
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Brookdale to offer
course in black literature
     The English department at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown, will offer "African-American Literature" as part of its fall course selections, Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.
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Mayor to host chat sessions
Staff Writer
By elaine van develde
     HAZLET — They won’t be fireside, but new monthly mayor’s chats will be casual with the idea of giving residents a better, less intimidating understanding of local government.
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Board split in electing leaders
Staff Writer
By darlene diebold
     HOLMDEL — The Board of Education, in last week’s reorganization, split its votes on new board leaders, indicating a possible continued rift.
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