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March 8, 2007

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SCOTT FRIEDMAN Moussia Zaklikovsky, 7, of Monroe, makes her way through the crowd on the shoulders of her uncle, Shmuly Altein, during "Purim in the Shtetl" festivities presented by the Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe Sunday at the Jamesburg Elks Lodge. More...

Monroe looks to enact new ethical standards

Pucci says proposals will bring transparency to twp. government

BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

Monroe Township officials are looking to enact seven new ordinances in an effort to bring higher ethical standards to the local government. The ordinances, introduced Monday by the Township Council, were written using guidelines put forth by an ethics panel appointed by Mayor Richard Pucci last summer. More...

•	Students to present revitalization ideas

•	Three brothers nabbed in car thefts, break-ins

•	Board rules against residency challenge

•	Taxes steady despite park, facility projects

•	Spotswood wants in on open space funds

•	Donors sought for Society Hill blood drive

•	Local rock cover band is goin' to the chapel

•	Purim event

•	Homes get new values after townwide reval

•	Stars and stripes

Bulletin Board

•	Rec slates skating trip, Breakfast With Bunny

The Helmetta Recreation Department will sponsor two upcoming youth events. A trip to a roller rink is planned for March 16. The bus will depart at 7 p.m. from Helmetta Borough Hall, Main Street. Return is set for approximately 10:30 p.m. More...

•	Historical panel sets calendar, extends exhibit

•	Fire department slates St. Patrick's Day gala

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Letters

•	Bill would place another tax on home sales

Another hidden tax is on the horizon. The state Assembly's Housing and Local Government Committee is considering Bill A3190 that would allow certain municipalities to impose a local realty-transfer fee (RTF) of 50 cents per $500 when a property is sold. More...

•	Make a donation, help volunteers aid victims of natural disaster

•	Elks names eight scholarship winners

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Editorials

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Greg Bean

Coda The happiest man in all Monmouth County It doesn't take a clairvoyant to figure out that Victor Scudiery, chairman of the Monmouth County Democratic Party, is one happy camper these days. Usually, a guy like Scudiery would have his hands full this time of year, trying to figure out how to beat the Republicans in the next election cycle. More...

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Obituaries

•	Obituaries

Thomas J. Frangipane Mr. Frangipane, 78, of Old Bridge, died Feb. 15, 2007, in Victoria House, Matawan. He was predeceased by a son, Martin Frangipane. More...

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Schools

•	Candidates range from student to board veteran

Two incumbents, two newcomers seeking school board seats

EAST BRUNSWICK - An 18-year-old high school senior, a parent newcomer and two incumbents will vie for three seats on the Board of Education this April. Michael Hughes, who attends East Brunswick High School, is seeking one of the three-year seats along with Steven Blaustein and incumbents Holly Howard and Scott Luxenberg. More...

•	Asbestos being removed from elementary school

•	Students eager to help street kids in Honduras

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Sports

•	Atlantic City offers the full gamut of emotions

GMC wrestlers fare well against state's best

Atlantic City can be a cruel place.It can also be a place where dreams come true. The top wrestlers in the state had an opportunity to experience the wide spectrum of emotions that the season's final tournament offers when they converged on Boardwalk Hall this past weekend to compete in the NJSIAA's state championships. More...

•	BCC women win GSAC basketball championship

•	Sports Shorts

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