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Asbury Park PressWednesday. August 13, 1986 D3 Study says more schools may be needed in Howell with seedling to take Tonight situation because a decision on whether to build a new middle school may have to be made very quickly." Rapid development is expected to increase the township's population by more than a third to 29,700 residents by the year 2000, according to the Monmouth County Planning Board. Currently the school district has five elementary and two middle schools. An architect for a proposed 450-pupil elementary school projected to cost $4.8 million will probably be selected within the next three to four weeks, planning committee chairman Howard F. Bennett said at the meeting.

The board has received inquiries from six New Jersey-based architectural firms interested in building the new elementary school Bennett said a series of interviews with board mem bers should narrow the field to three over the next couple of weeks. Based on Averbach's report, the board has opted to build a new elementary school rather than add wings to existing schools, an alternative it had considered earlier. The most likely site is a 30-acre parcel owned by the board on Dutch Lane and Randolph Road, Cole said. Although there is a 90-day moratorium on building in the township because of a water shortage, board members said substantial growth will continue unabated because almost two dozen building applications had been submitted by developers before the deadline. To monitor the township's growth and evaluate the specifications for the new elementary school, the board has formed an advisory committee made Press Freehold Bureau FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP A planning study suggests that the Freehold Township Board of Education may have to build two schools in the next four yean to alleviate overcrowding on both the elementary and middle school levels.

David V. Cole, superintendent of schools, said a study completed last month by Averbach Associates of Morris town says area population growth will add 550 elementary and 250 middle school students to the district's enrollment by 1990. "Right now our schools are operating at capacity," Cole said following a board meeting last night The district needs to build a new elementary school right away. We also need to closely monitor the middle school Proposed Site for colts neck high school Regional high school building plan nears vote borne and plant on Arbor Day. The next year, when the children are in fifth grade.

They are asked to write an essay on the tree they planted the year before. The commission presents at least two prizes at each school for the cv saxs. The chief purpose of the commission the beautification of Howell, with responsibility for the landscaping around all public buildings and property. The commission also helps residents with tree problems, recommends plantings and reviews all site plans for any buildings for business or industry in the township. HOLMDEL TOWNSHIP Heather Christman, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Joseph A. Christman, was among 180 high school students from 11 states chosen to participate in Lynchburg College's annual Hopwood Summer Scholarship Program held in Lynchburg, Va. The program gives high school students the opportunity to participate in college academics. To participate, students must rank in the top 20 percent of their junior classes.

Heather is a student at Hoimdel High School ABERDEEN TOWNSHIP The Calvary Baptist Church Singles group will sponsor a coffeehouse at 8 p.m. Friday at the church, Lloyd Road and Church Street Further information is available by calling 583-9759. Organizations interested in submitting items for the Community column may obtain a tree copy of the Asbury Park Press publicity guide, "How to Write a Press Release," by sending the name and address of the organization to Community, Panorama Desk, Asbury Park Press, 3601 Highway 66, Box ISS0, Neptune 07754-1551. fir Two-story slr building on 65 acre site VVV CctraeU, Asbury Par Presfl wj Map ISOMMUTM is $36 million, which includes improvements and additions to other existing school buildings in the district H. Victor Crespy, superintendent of schools for the regional district, did not return telephone calls to his office yesterday.

The proposal calls for the high school to be built on a 67-acre site at the southeast corner of the intersection of Route 537 and Five Points Road. Construction of the school could begin by late summer or the fall of 1987 if residents approve the referendum. The school could open 24 to 36 months after that Crespy has cited reports that student enrollment will increase substantially in 1988 and 1989 and new state minimum space regulations as reasons for the construction. WW up of one parent-teacher organization member from each of the seven schools, one planning board member, two principals, two or three teachers and the superintendent of schools. Also at the meeting.

Cole said the district would be creating science clubs and encouraging more science field trips in its schools this year. The clubs would be moderated by a teacher or other staff member. It was the last meeting for outgoing board member John McCuUoch, who told the board last month that he was resigning to begin campaigning for a seat on the Freehold Township Committee. McCuUoch had been a member of the board for six years, serving as board president from 1983 to 1986. The board also voted to raise the rrice of school lunches 10 cents to 1.30 for students and $1.60 for adults.

Howell girl injured in crash on Route 9 Presa Coastal Monmouth Bureau HOWELL TOWNSHIP A township girl was injured slightly Monday after a car she was riding in struck a utility pole and overturned at the intersection of Route 9 and Georgia Tavern Road, tying up traffic for more than two hours, police said. Melissa Shiner, 17, Feathertree Court, was treated by the Howell Township First Aid Squad for a cut on the wrist following the accident at 3:40 p.m. Monday, according to police. Police said the driver, Richard Sliskin, Morgan ville section of Marlboro Township, told police he was heading northbound on Route 9 when he swerved to avoid a collision with an unidentified car, traveling east on Georgia Tavern Road, that had failed to stop for a red light Sliskin's car struck a utility pole and then overturned, police said. Sliskin was not injured.

Patrolman James Conaty is investigating. Mon. thru Fr. 10 to 9 Sat. 10 to 6 Sun.

12 to 15 mm Aberdeen Township Planning Board. 8 p.m.. Township Hal. Freehold Township Planning Board, special hearing on Freehold Raceway Mall, 7 p.m.. Township Hafl.

Freehold Regional Board of Education. 8 p.m., administrative offices. Pine Street Hoimdel Township Board of Education. 8 p.m.. intermediate school.

Manalapan Township Committee. 8 p.m.. Township Hall. Millstone Township Planning Board, 8 p.m.. municipal building.

Red Bank Borough Council, 8 p.m.. Borough Halt. Red Bank Regional Board of Education, 7:30 p.m.. high school. Little Silver.

Roosevelt Borough Council. 8 p.m.. Borough Had. The public la Invited to caucus eeeaione, but public participation generally la not allowed. MANALAPAN TOWNSHIP Friday is the registration deadline for the Manalapan Parks and Recreation Department-sponsored trip to the quarterfinals of the U.S.

Open on Sept 2 in Flushing Meadows, N.Y. Buses will depart from Town Hall at 8 a.m. and return at approximately 8 p.m. The cost, $32 a person, includes round-trip transportation and reserved seating. Youngsters 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult 1" The parks and recreation department, 446-3200, ext 333, has information.

HOWELL TOWNSHIP The Howell Shade Tree Commis sion, chaired by Gwen Burdge, presents all fourth-grade children Pedestrian issues surface in Allentown Press Freehold Bureau ALLENTOWN While it may seem a pedestrian matter to govern-ments, sidewalk-related problems are not going to walk away. Issues relating to the condition of 'sidewalks and pedestrian access were raised several times during last night's Borough Council meeting. Early on, Councilman Kevin J. Mahoney raised his concerns about sidewalks being in disrepair and littered with dog droppings and grass cuttings. The councilman, who said he has been taking regular walks for years, called attention to the area on North Main Street between Church Street and Allen Drive.

He added he was most familiar with this area. During a break in the meeting, Mahoney said sidewalks are the responsibility of their owners, not the borough, even though the public has the right of way over them. Mahoney said the borough has ordinances to deal with sidewalk problems, but that the ordinances are not being enforced. He added as far as he is concerned, they will be enforced. Norman Stout, the borough's director of streets, is to present the council with a list of unsatisfactory sidewalk areas in the near future, so property owners can be notified, Mahoney said.

While property owners cannot necessarily be blamed for dog droppings on their sidewalks, they can remove grass cuttings, according to discussion between the council and Mayor Robert O'Hare. Council President Ellis Hull said he has told Police Chief William Sofin to have police officers watch for dogs running loose. Later in the meeting, former Councilwoman Linda Pontell-Schaefer raised a safety concern about pedes trian access at South Main Street and Allentown-Yard ville Road. Ms. Pon- tell-Schaefer, who presented photographs to the mayor and council, said because of conditions, including shrub cover, pedestrians must go out into the street to pass.

She said the shrub should be trimmed, at least and suggested a sidewalk should be placed at the site. Hull said he believes the only way to solve the problem is with a side walk being built there. Mahoney later said this is an area where there is a gap in the sidewalk from Mam Street to Allentown-iard ville Road. He agreed that a sidewalk should be placed there. Because the area is owned pri- vatelv.

the borough attorney would have to determine who would pay for a sidewalk if one were built, Mahoney I said. O'Hare said the site should be inspected and officials updated on the matter. Hull, who oversees sidewalks, streets and sanitation for the council, said he will send Stout to check the situation. Hull said he wants it required by law that sidewalks be in proper shape REM Press Freehold Bureau WITH THE STATE granting approval earlier this week to drawings for the new building, Colts Neck Township is another step closer to getting a high school In May, the Freehold Regional Board of Education approved the schematic drawings for the school, which will provide classroom facilities for 1,300 students. The plans were forwarded to the Bureau of Facility Planning of the New Jersey State Department of Education for its review and approval.

A spokesman for the bureau said it granted approval for the schematics on Monday, and the next step will be a referendum of the district's residents, to be held on Sept 30, to approve or reject construction of the high school and other improvements. The estimated cost for the project Shrewsbury rZy vmi draiids you iiiiow. savings up to 50 every day at tiiese fine stores: Akasaka Japanese Restaurant Beauty Bam Chicago Jeans Children's Outlet; Classic Jewelers Clothe! Bam i Famous footwear Fashions of Shrewsbury Remington Fashion Outlet Hit or Miss Kristy Shoes Linens i hings New woman The Answer IN ADDITION, save all sales receipts from purchases made at The Marketplace between Aug. 1 3th through Sept. 7th and receive a CANVAS TOTE BAG FREEI Two Styles: One for a total of $75 worth of receipts and one for 1 50 worth of receipts.

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