Author: Central Jersey
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CRANBURY: Scouts collect food, hygiene items for the needy
The scouts of Boy Scout Troop 52 in Cranbury collected food bags on Nov. 14 as part of the Boy Scouts of America “Scouting for Food” (SFF) activity. The SFF effort started with the distribution of food drive flyers by scouts one to two weeks before the collection of food bags. The Pack 52 scouts…
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‘Cranbury Art in the Park’ scheduled in December at Gourgaud Gallery
A group show of paintings by artists who participated in the plein air series is scheduled for December at the Gourgaud Gallery. “Cranbury Art in the Park” will be shown from Dec. 6 through Dec. 23 at the gallery, Cranbury Town Hall (Old School Building), 23-A North Main Street, Cranbury. The show will be open…
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PRINCETON: School board considers policy for transgender students
By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer Students in the Princeton public school system can use restrooms and locker rooms and play on sports teams that fit their “gender identity,” according to a proposed policy for transgender students that also includes a privacy clause shielding parents from being told if their children are transgender. The policy,…
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CRANBURY: Library’s surveillance policy is discussed
By Amy Batista, Special Writer CRANBURY – The Board of Education discussed the library’s surveillance policy and raised a concern over an individual who has been seen frequently visiting the library recently during its meeting Tuesday night. “There was mention of an individual who has been frequenting the library who pretty much spends the entire…
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CRANBURY: Board hikes pay for substitute teachers
By Amy Batista, Special Writer CRANBURY – The Board of Education approved an increase in substitute teacher and substitute teacher assistant pay rates in hopes of attracting more substitute teachers to the district during its Tuesday night meeting. “Cranbury School is seeking to increase the number of substitute teachers to address the district need,” said…
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Funny Ladies: Shawn Pelofsky and Jill-Michele Melean at Catch a Rising Star
By Anthony Stoeckert If you need a laugh, you just might find what you’re looking for when Shawn Pelofsky and Jill-Michele Melean brings their acts to Catch a Rising Star in Princeton, Nov. 20-21. The two comics are both headliners, and have been playing clubs for more than a decade. Last year, they started collaborating…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Ciattarelli thanks voters, welcomes Zwicker, thanks Simon
To the editor: Having won election on Nov. 3, it is an honor to continue serving the citizens of New Jersey’s 16th Legislative District as state Assemblyman. Campaigning throughout the district is always a wonderful opportunity to share a vision — a positive vision keenly focused on reforms that will make New Jersey a…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Girls’ gymnastics ‘family’ wraps up quite a year
By Justin Feil, Packet Media Group Sarah Pallay and the Hillsborough High School gymnastics team never wanted to see the season end. The senior capped her career by helping the Raiders finish fourth in the state team championships last Thursday and then finishing sixth in the all-around at the state individual championships Saturday. “It’s going…
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PLAINSBORO POLICE BLOTTER: Nov. 18
Muhammad A. Hashimi, 63, of Monmouth Junction, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for $554 from South Brunswick Township Municipal Court after he was stopped for driving a car with an inoperable headlight at 4:05 a.m. Nov. 16 on Schalks Crossing Road. He was also issued summonses for maintenance of lamps for having an inoperable…
