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Marlboro Teens Recognized for Creating Awareness Billboards

Ben Friedberg and Rachel Portnoy each created billboards raising awareness of alcohol and bullying.

The Marlboro Alliance and the Marlboro Town Council recognized two teens who won poster contests, winning them spots on a Route 79 billboard.

Ben Friedberg and Rachel Portnoy of Marlboro Township were each honored with certificates from Mayor Jon Hornik, rewarding them for their work raising awareness of the dangers of drugs and alcohol and bullying in the high schools.

Portnoy created an anti-drunk driving billboard, touting the phrase "Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving."

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Friedberg raised awareness of bullying with a photo of a saddened teenager and the words "Stop Bullying Now, You Can Make a Difference."


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