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December 12, 2007
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ERIC SUCAR staff Fiona Evans (l-r), Tienne Yu and Natalie Paone jump to the tune of "Jingle Bell Rock" during Jingle Bell Jump, a fundraiser for the Arthritis Foundation, held at Holmdel Preschool Center Dec. 5. More...
Special election in Matawan Jan. 15
Boro must pay for mayoral election after recount ends in tie
BY LORI ANNE OLIWA Correspondent

In little more than one month, Matawan will experience something that many municipalities never will - a special election. "This doesn't happen too often," Matawan Borough Clerk Jean Montfort said. Montfort also said that officials in Freehold and Trenton are checking into the procedures. More...


Nut Swamp community dedicates new library
BY MARIANNE KLIGMAN Correspondent

MIDDLETOWN - When Nut Swamp School Principal Anne Facendo first came to the elementary school more than one year ago, she recalled her first impression of the library as small and dark with dilapidated, hodgepodge shelving. This longtime literacy coach noticed that the books had seen better days... More...


Middletown mulls fairness of reval date
Twp. hires tax expert in light of falling values
BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer

MIDDLETOWN - With property values falling and a real estate slump, the Township Committee has retained special counsel to advise it whether to proceed with a property revaluation. Before the Middletown Township Committee workshop meeting on Dec. 3 could get down to official business, Deputy Mayo... More...


Photos

PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Top: Travelers board a trolley Dec. 8 for the Keyport's Historical Society's Candlelight House Tour, which visits Victorian-era homes. Right: Dieter Abels explains some of the changes he has made to his house, which was one of the stops on the tour. More...


 Bulletin Board
•'Fort Hancock Christmas in 1940s' under way
Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area will hold an open house, "Fort Hancock Christmas in the 1940s," Dec. 12, 15, 16, 19 and 26 from 1-5 p.m. History House on Officer's Row will be decorated for the event and tours of Fort Hancock will be given. More...
•180 support group now forming in Hazlet
•Hazlet Recreation offices closed Dec. 24-Jan. 1
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 Letters
•Matawan lighting, Santa's arrival a big success
Ifirst want to thank everyone who helped to make the tree lighting and Santa arriving in town a success. With support from local vendors such as Abbate Bakery, Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks, we were able to have a hot drink and a delicious snack. More...
•Police presence needed on Newman Springs Road
•Don't forget the wounded Iraq War soldiers
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 Editorials
•Coda
Here's a gift idea that is wheely, wheely practical
Idon't know about you, but I've reached the point in my life where I've got pretty much everything I need, and with a few exceptions, so does my wife. This is a pleasant circumstance for the two of us empty-nesters. We're content, we live very simply, and on the rare occasion when we need somethi... More...
•Red State/Blue State
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 Obituaries
•Patricia Cejner
Mrs. Cejner, 63, of Long Branch, died Nov. 14, 2007, at Chapin Hill Care Center, Red Bank. Born in Sayreville, she resided there prior to relocating to Long Branch four years ago. She was predeceased by her father, Alex Macko; and a brother, William W. Macko. More...
•Eleanor Cheetham Connell
•Linda Vare
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 Schools
•This time, it's the school that gets the high marks
High Technology H.S. ranked 7th among nation's top schools
High Technology High School's students are accustomed to getting high marks; now the school itself has received one of the highest in the country. U.S. News & World Report ranked High Technology High School in Lincroft as the seventh best high school in the nation and No. 1 in New Jersey in its D... More...
•Task force could study issue of recess in school
•Rock the halls!
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 Sports
•All-star field hockey action in Holmdel
CHRIS KELLY staff Above left: Author Shore Regional's Devin Whalen (#4) and Holmdel's Owanate Briggs battle for possession during the Sue Grant Memorial Senior Showcase field hockey game, held at Holmdel High School on Dec. 8. Above right: Middletown North goalie Meghan Trivet prepares to block a sh... More...
•Blend of vets, frosh has Brookdale women winning
•Holmdel Hornets try to get over the hump
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