Author: Central Jersey
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LETTER: Keep election, Labor Day off as weeks
Billy Bender, Hillsborough A letter to board members: In the Beacon article on graduation, there is discussion of a school start date for 2015-16 of Sept 3, which is the Thursday before the Labor Day weekend. Two of the nice things about Hillsborough’s school calendar in the past have been the two times we have…
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Getting Kids Motivated for School is the Topic of This Week’s Wednesday Webinar by the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
By SOMERVILLE, NJ — Help is on the way for any parent trying to keep a child or teenager motivated in the classroom. The New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders (NJCTS) Wednesday Webinar series will highlight this common concern on Wednesday, November 12. The webinar, presented by Dr. Graham Hartke, will focus on…
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LETTER: Kudos sent out to young mime
James Coe, Hillsborough For the past 45-plus years, I have enjoyed doling out favors to hoards of Hillsborough trick-or-treaters — toddlers accompanied by moms in the early afternoon, preteens before and after dinnertime, high school teens ( a mob scene) up until it’s lights out — no more goodies. Totally enjoyable; always an annual delight…
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SENIOR CENTER: Nov. 6
The senior center is normally open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m. A suggested lunch donation of $2 is recommended for individuals age 60 and older. The cost of lunch for those younger than age 60 is $6.50. Call 908-369-8700 before 10:30 a.m. the day before to make a lunch reservation. Transportation is available for those who…
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Nov. 6
Job seekers group hears about resumes Wednesday, Nov. 5 — Jewish Family Service hosts free support groups for job seekers who are unemployed, underemployed or seeking a career change. From 7-9 p.m. at 150-A West High St., Somerville, the presentation will be “Job vs. Career: Use What you Have to Get What…
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PRINCETON: PHS football wins WJFL division crown
Little Tigers set for playoffs By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor The turnaround for the Princeton High School football team now has an exclamation point. The Little Tigers can officially put last year’s 0-10 season in the rearview mirror after topping West Windsor-Plainsboro North, 47-21, to improve to 8-1 and capture the Valley Division championship of…
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Gritty Spanish
Eldon Mirjah FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Young Entrepreneur Launches New Model for Learning Spanish Bronx, NY (November 8th, 2014) – Spanish is one of the most delightful languages to listen to, but learning it when you are not immersed in the culture can prove to be quite a task. Spanish enthusiast and entrepreneur, Eldon Mirjah, has…
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MANVILLE: Christ the Redeemer wins ‘best of’ award
Christ the Redeemer Church has received the 2014 Best of Manville Award in the Places of Worship category from the Manville Award Program, which honors the achievements of local businesses. Sacred Heart Church received the award for 2013 and now again as the newly formed Christ the Redeemer Parish. The plaque will be displayed in…
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Nov. 6
Fri., Nov. 7 Steak dinner: Manville-Hillsborough Elks 2119 will host a dinner from 5:30 to 9 p.m. in the lodge at 1500 Brooks Blvd. There will be salad, New York strip steak, baked potato, vegetable, bread, dessert and coffee. The cost is $20 in advance; $25 at the door. A children’s menu available…
