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September 3, 2008
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ERIC SUCAR staff Abigail Long, of Keyport, browses through the bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables at the Keyport Farmers Market held in the Mini Park on West Front Street on Aug. 28. More...

Hazlet BOE considers new school boundaries
Public meeting will be scheduled on school changes
BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer

The Hazlet school district is considering two scenarios for changing the boundary lines for its six elementary schools. The scenarios are based on data in a demographic report commissioned by the Board of Education that is posted on the district's Web site, www.hazlet.org. More...


Boro mulls requiring permits for use of fields
Neighbors complain about noise, litter left by large groups
BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer

Groups of 15 or more may soon have to apply for a permit from Matawan Borough if they want to use the public sports complexes. The Borough Council discussed at its workshop meeting on Aug. 26 the various problems surrounding unauthorized use of the soccer fields at Gravelly Brook Park. More...


The buzz about honeybees
Threatened state insect necessary for ecosystem and agriculture
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

They thrived with the dinosaurs, ancient Egyptians and even New Jerseyans for a while, but honeybees now face numerous threats to their survival. If the insects ever become extinct, society wouldn't just miss them for the sweet and viscous honey they produce, because they are important pollinator... More...


Consultant urges boro to consider cell tower
BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer

MATAWAN — T-Mobile is still looking for the right spot in the borough for wireless communications antennas, its representative said last week. "As many of you already know, T-Mobile had submitted an application to place a cell tower at 123 Main St. earlier this year," said wireless consulta... More...


District program helps college-bound seniors
Mat-Ab Reg'l H.S. plans for bio-med, arts academies
BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer

ABERDEEN — Parents and students in the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District can expect to see some changes in the new school year, particularly at the high school. More...


 Bulletin Board
•NOTES
The Muscular Dystrophy Association, Citgo Petroleum and the gala committee will host the 13th annual Phil Villapiano Field of Hope Gala on Sept. 20 at South Gate Manor, Freehold. The black-tie event raises funds for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig's Disease) research and the Musc... More...
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 Letters
•Use of consultant similar to Corzine's expensive studies
I t seems as if the Middletown Democrats have taken a page from the playbook of Gov. Jon Corzine and the state Democrats. A recent proposal by Middletown Committeeman Sean Byrnes to hire a consultant to examine Middletown's budget and operations is eerily similar to the governor's penchant for com... More...
•GOP will put Middletown in same situation as Hazlet
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 Editorials
•Senator misses a few of state's big problems
New Jersey Senate President Richard J. Codey (D-Essex) is calling for action to be taken regarding the practice of school administrators who "obtain degrees from unaccredited and questionable colleges and universities. More...
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 Red State / Blue State
•Honey, I lost the keys to all of these darned houses
Red State/Blue State
A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson — a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist — and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of Greater Media Newspapers. More...
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 Obituaries
•Anthony N. Montana
Mr. Montana, 86, of Middletown, died Aug. 24, 2008, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. He was a driver for the Daily News for more than 20 years, and a tailor at Utica Thread Company, Brooklyn, N.Y. He was predeceased by his wife, Yolanda Montana, in 1993. He is survived by three grandsons and... More...
•Richard J. Maloney Jr.
•John "JoJoe" K. Bacharde Sr.
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 Sports
•Huskies football has its sights set on big season
Allison, King look to be offensive leaders for Matawan in '08
Seven returning senior starters will lead the Matawan High School football team into the season opener at Keyport on Sept. 13. The Huskies will be looking to make their mark against a usually strong Keyport team as Matawan seeks a good start to help it upgrade last season's 4-6 mark. More...
•Hawk soccer teams picked to repeat
•Sports Shorts
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