Author: Central Jersey
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WEST WINDSOR: Princeton Junction Pocket Park to be renamed John Nash Park
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer WEST WINDSOR — It’s just a small patch of grass, behind the Valero gasoline station on the corner of Princeton-Hightstown Road and Alexander Road — but on Oct. 23, it will be dedicated in memory of the late John Nash by West Windsor Township officials. Known as the Princeton Junction…
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PRINCETON: Scientists to discuss Iran nuclear deal at Princeton Senior Resource Center
The Princeton Senior Resource Center continues its Special Speaker Series this month with a guided discussion centering on the ramifications of the nuclear arms agreement brokered by Secretary of State John Kerry between the United States and Iran. Dr. Joan Goldstein, sociologist, author, editor and host/producer, Princeton TV30, will facilitate the discussion with Princeton scientists…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Board hears parent’s plea for homework holiday
By Deb Dawson, Special Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Homework was a hot topic at the Oct. 12 Board of Education meeting. About 20 parents were there to support parent Joyce Mehta’s appeal for a homework reprieve for their children. She went so far as to request a homework “holiday” over the November break. Ms. Mehta…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Council decides to purchase Route 1 lot for open space
By Deb Dawson, Special Wrier SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Two ordinances were adopted, nine were introduced and St. Cecelia’s anniversary was recognized at Tuesday’s Township Council meeting. An ordinance outlining raises for supervisory personnel in the Fraternal Order of Police for 2015 through 2018 was unanimously adopted. Members of this union will receive 3 percent cost-of-living…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Alleged warehouse burglar squeezed through rooftop exhaust fan to gain entry
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — An Irvington man who squeezed through a rooftop exhaust fan and lowered himself into a warehouse on Chris Court has been charged with two counts of burglary and two counts of theft, according to the South Brunswick Township Police Department. Momodu Rogers, 38, of Irvington, entered the warehouse several times — in…
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WEST WINDSOR-PLAINSBORO: DeGroote is determined to improve quality of education
Xiaoling Hou, West Windsor I am writing this letter to support Jordon Degroote for West Windsor Board of Education. I have heard many high school students and parents complained about the poor performance of some teachers, who do a much better job in teaching when someone who conducts teacher evaluation shows up in the classroom.…
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PRINCETON: Sullivan brings expertise and experience to board
Leticia Fraga Nadler, Larry Spruill, Ross Wishnick, Princeton Our children have either graduated from high school or currently attend the public schools, so we share a passion for the quality, diversity and inclusiveness of our schools and for their excellent stewardship. We therefore strongly support the re-election of Patrick Sullivan to the school board on…
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PRINCETON: These mothers will benefit council
Michael Lu Irving, Princeton Dean DiTosto, Princeton We are writing in support of the candidacies of our mothers, Lynn Lu Irving and Kelly DiTosto for Princeton Council. They are prepared to demonstrate the same commitment to Princeton which they demonstrated to their families. As councilwomen, they will repay Princeton for the safe and nurturing environment…
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WEST WINDSOR-PLAINSBORO: Kaish’s approach has been beneficial to schools
Heather Nielsen, West Windsor I urge you to join me in re-electing Michele Kaish to the school board. When I first met Michele in 2002 at Dutch Neck School it was apparent that she was a person of integrity concerned for the well-being of the students in this district. For 18 years Michele’s collaborative nature…
