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October 30, 2008
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ERIC SUCAR staff Olympic beach volleyball gold medalist Kerri Walsh talks to students Oct. 16 in the gymnasium of Holy Family School, Hazlet, where she presented new computers, which were awarded for teacher Katey Patrizio's prize-winning essay. Story, page 20. More...
Breaking News

The Matawan Borough Council will hold a special meeting Tuesday, Oc. 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the community center at 201 Broad St. The meeting was rescheduled after the Oct. 21 council meeting was cancelled. More...

Hazlet plans full-day pre-K, kindergarten
Boundary lines, pairing schools topics of public hearing
BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer

The Hazlet school district is considering new boundary lines and reorganizing district schools to meet state mandates for full-day preschool and kindergarten classes. The district held a public meeting at Raritan High School Oct. 22 to inform residents about the state initiatives and how they wou... More...


N.J. court won't hear bid to block cell tower
State Supreme Court action upholds lower court ruling
BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer

Aberdeen failed in its bid to have the New Jersey Supreme Court hear arguments in its legal maneuvering to stop Sprint Spectrum from locating antennas on a local water tank. "The petition for certification was denied by the New Jersey Supreme Court Oct. More...


One seat up for grabs in Hazlet
Mayor and two challengers vie for seat on Township Committee
BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer

Three people are running for one seat on the Hazlet Township Committee on a common theme — they are not politicians, but residents who want to help improve the quality of life in Hazlet. One three-year seat is up for grabs with a Republican candidate and an independent candidate trying to t... More...


Contract awarded for Waterfront Park project
Work could begin in late November, end by Memorial Day
BY LORI ANNE OLIWA Correspondent

KEYPORT — The Keyport Borough Council awarded a $1.2 million contract for improvements to Waterfront Park to Manzo Maroba Inc., Morganville, a division of J. Manzo, on Oct. 21. The contract was approved by a 3-1 vote, with Councilman George Walling, a Democrat, casting the lone dissenting v... More...


Program provides tutors, mentors for students
BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer

ABERDEEN — The school district and a local church are partnering for a mentoring program for students that will provide tutoring as well as guidance from community volunteers. More...


Project EAT helps fill empty shelves of food pantries
County program matches donors with food distributors
BY LAYLI WHYTE Correspondent

Did everyone in Monmouth County eat today? Being able to answer yes to that question is the mission of Project EAT (Everyone Ate Today), a program through the Monmouth County Division of Social Services that partners groups that collect food for donation with local food pantries in need. More...


 Bulletin Board
•M'town chief asks for cooperation Oct. 30, 31
Middletown Chief of Police Robert Oches is asking that Middletown businesses and residents leave lights on during the Halloween period Oct. 30-31. The township will have the usual coverage as in previous years, but the chief asks that outside lights be left on as a deterrent to vandalism. More...
•M'town Masquerade Ball slated for Oct. 31
•Food allergy support group cancels party
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 Letters
•Lucent property important to Holmdel's future
Recently there has been much said about Holmdel's Mount Laurel/Affordable Housing obligation as to the Lucent tract. Some of the information is scary and misrepresented. The Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) has created some very complicated rules for Round III, so I thoroughly understand why ... More...
•Tricks and tips to keep kids safe on Halloween
•Help available to victims of domestic violence, abuse
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 Editorials
•For the Record
According to the Diocese of Trenton, the number of students needed for a Catholic school to be viable is 215. An article in the Oct. 16 issue reported that number as 250 students. More...
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 Greg Bean's Column
•Thanks for the $65 check; your diploma is in the mail
You know, one of the great disappointments of my life was that I never received my Doctor of Divinity degree. More...
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 Obituaries
•John J. Johnson
Mr. Johnson, 68, of Keyport, died Oct. 26, 2008, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. He was a retired employee of Middletown Township Department of Public Works, where he was employed approximately 40 years. He was predeceased by a his brother, Richard; and a grandson, Kenneth William. More...
•Alanna Rebecca Olson
•Salvatore A. Bumbico
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 Sports
•Running for daylight
Monmouth University running back David Sinisi sprints upfield during the second quarter of his team's 30-20 home victory over Central Connecticut State University on Oct. 25. ERIC SUCAR staff More...
•Eagles' defense making the difference
•Mid North field hockey looking to state tourney
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 Business
•Bonanza of brands & bargains is in the bag
Jersey Shore Premium Outlets set to open Nov. 13
Kate Spade, Kenneth Cole, Calvin Klein, Cole Haan and Michael Kors. In a few short weeks, Monmouth County will have bragging rights to a bevy of exclusive brands when its own version of Fifth Avenue opens on Route 66 in Tinton Falls. More...
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