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May 23, 2007
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Former Brookdale Community College student Kevin Smith receives an honorary degree as part of the Brookdale Community College commencement ceremonies at the Lincroft campus on May 20. More photos, page 55. More...
Ex-school officials won't face charges
Police conclude probe into possible threats against Holmdel sup't.
BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer

Holmdel police have confirmed that their investigation into possible terroristic threats by two former Holmdel High School staff members has been completed without any charges being filed. In February, a search warrant was executed on the Wall Township home of former Supervisor of A... More...


After 104 years, local maintains joie de vivre
BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer

ABERDEEN - Want to live to 104? Be like Roger Larre and have 36 girlfriends. The French-born Middletown resident celebrated his 104th birthday in grand style on Friday, sitting in a circle surrounded by dancing women at his favorite hangout. More...


Mobile home residents oppose changes to rents
Hazlet ordinance will allow park owners to charge new tenants more
BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer

HAZLET - Thanks to a vote along party lines, owners of the township's mobile parks are now able to charge market-value rents for lots when new tenants come in to live. The change to the township's rent control ordinance was approved at the May 15 Township Committee meeting. Owners... More...


Former political allies to face off in GOP primary
DiMaso challenged by two-time running mate Wall and Allocco
BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer

HOLMDEL - Fellow Republicans Mayor Serena DiMaso and Committeeman Terence Wall will not run together in the June 5 primary, forcing a three-way race for the chance to run for two Township Committee seats in November. More...


 Bulletin Board
•Auditions
Brick Community Players is searching for a person to play the role of "Marian" in their July presentation of "The Music Man." Details: (732) 840-3515. Allegro!, a choir comprised of 32 men and women, has openings for tenors, baritones, and basses. Rehearsals are weekly, 7:30-9:30 ... More...
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 Letters
•Time to preserve open space growing short
Recent property revaluations have shocked residents as they discover their land is worth four to six times more than their homes. "I didn't know grass cost so much," one surprised resident said. With less than 55,000 available acres left undeveloped in Monmouth County, land values are skyrock... More...
•Woman's Club appreciates bike drive help
•Family calls for resolution to Keyport emergency siren issue
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 Editorials
• Coda
No reason for neighbors to go to their beds hungry
Although I'm in a business where most people don't get rich, my working wife and I have managed to raise three kids, put food on the table and keep a roof over our heads. More...
• Around Town
• Are We There Yet?
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 Obituaries
•Obituaries
Richard H. Donahue Mr. Donahue, 92, of Matawan, died May 19, 2007, at Care One at Holmdel. Born in New London, Conn., he resided in Matawan 42 years. He was a retired mechanical engineer at American Can Company, headquartered in Greenwich, Conn., and part of the team that developed "fli... More...
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 Schools
•Committee votes for $355K school budget cut
HAZLET - The Township Committee voted last week to recommend $355,000 in cuts to the 2007-08 school budget, which was defeated in last month's school board election. The proposed budget went down by a vote of 992-779 on April 17. At stake was a $30,987,424 local tax levy, which was t... More...
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 Sports
•Lancers hit postseason as the team to beat
The St. John Vianney High School softball team is riding a 20-game winning streak as it prepares for its opening game in the Shore Conference Tournament against 15th-seeded Jackson. The game against Jackson, which downed Middletown North in a preliminary game, will be held later this ... More...
•Hurtault wins his way into Ivy record book
•Alexander, Scurry win conference titles
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 Business
•Fencing instructor says sport gaining popularity
Students of all ages learning techniques at Colts Neck facility
The sport of fencing is an exciting way to exercise the body and mind, with no age limit for participants. "Students range in age from 7 to 72," said Agota Balot, owner and head instructor of the Atlantic Fencing Club, Colts Neck. "Fencing is a gender-neutral sport. Size and physica... More...
•Business Briefs
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