Author: Central Jersey
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EAST WINDSOR: Senior Center celebrates 10th anniversary
Residents, local and county officials joined together for a celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the township’s Senior Center on Saturday. By Amy Batista, Special Writer EAST WINDSOR — Residents, local and county officials joined together for a celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the township’s Senior Center on Saturday. ”It’s really exciting today to…
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COUNTY: New book looks at Booker T. Washington’s role in education
Examining Washington at the height of his career between the years of 1881 and 1915, when the progressive movement in education was developing, the book presents Washington’s considera WEST WINDSOR — According to Donald Generals, vice president for Academic Affairs at Mercer County Community College, Booker T. Washington, African-American educator, author and orator, has largely…
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Vote for a council that’s more inclusive
James Hockenberry, Princeton To the editor: Diversity is an important component of the Princeton community. Why then should we not vote Fausta Rodriguez Wertz onto the Princeton Council? We could all take pride in making her the first Latina to hold the office in Princeton, but Ms. Rodriguez Wertz offers Princeton voters something more than…
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PENNINGTON: Watershed FEST to be held
The 38th annual Watershed FEST, which supports the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed’s efforts to protect clear water and the environment in central New Jersey, will be held under a tent on the 930-acre Watershed Rese PENNINGTON — The 38th annual Watershed FEST, which supports the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed’s efforts to protect clear water and the environment…
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR: October 4
Sat., Oct. 5 Animal Friends for Education and Welfare will host the ninth annual wine event “Cirque du Vino” at the Haldeman Ford Subaru Dealership in Hamilton across from Staples. Doors open at 6 p.m., tickets will $35/$45 at the door. The event will feature over 120 award-winning wines and over 60 craft beers…
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Walking to raise breast cancer awareness
Rochelle Hammer, Plainsboro To the editor: Larry and I are walking at the Komen Central and South Jersey Race for the Cure this Sunday, Oct. 6, at Six Flags Great Adventure to honor our beloved moms. We remember my mom’s dignity and courage and celebrate my mother-in-law. Why do we continue to walk? Why continue…
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MANVILLE: Council honors summer recreation staffers
They went ‘above and beyond,’ says recreation director Manville students were recognized at the Sept. 23 Borough Council meeting for going beyond what was expected of them. Mayor Angelo Corradino and Recreation Director Stephanie Cornelson presented the students with certificates of appreciation. ”These students were recognized for either being a volunteer as a junior counselor…
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MONTGOMERY: Princeton Packet Athlete of the Week
Montgomery High soccer player Colby Ciarrocca is the Princeton Packet Athlete of the Week.
