Author: Central Jersey
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LAWRENCE: Community calendar
Thu., July 31 Sustainable Fare for Sustainable Jersey, a farm-to-table fundraising event, 5 to 9 p.m. at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrenceville. Cocktails will be served starting at 5 p.m. and dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $150 per person and can be purchased at sustainablejersey.com. Fridays, Aug. 1-29 Meditation Circle, Fridays…
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LAWRENCE: Last-minute retirements keep school staff busy
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer A surge of last-minute retirements, resignations and leave replacements might leave some school districts’ administrators in a panic, but not Rebecca Gold, the director of personnel for the Lawrence Township Public School District. Ms. Gold said she is "extremely confident" that every one of the vacancies will be filled when…
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FLORENCE: Resident recognized for a lifetime of commitment
By Amy Batista, Special Writer Joseph Varga was the parade grand marshal for the 2014 Patriotic Celebration, a special day and community tradition that dates back to at least the 1930s. Mr. Varga drove his “Little Toot,” a mechanized train, in the parade every year for the past 38 years. This year, however, his…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Construction company reports damage, theft
A construction company working on South Branch Road reported July 12 that sometime in the previous week that two of their construction machines were damaged, and a construction trailer was reportedly broken into and graffiti was spraypainted on it. A heater, valued at $300, was missing from the trailer. Damage to the equipment was valued…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Former Raiders enjoy summer hoops success
Hillsborough High graduate Jalen Parham earned second team All-League honors and helped Belle Mead Physical Therapy reach the semifinals of the Princeton Recreation Men’s Summer Basketball League playoffs. Photo by Dennis Symons
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MANVILLE: Softball team plays ball to help Monto family
Many Manville women came together in the Jack’s Kids softball tournament for the benefit of the family of James and Brittany Monto, parents of little Alexander. They are at bottom right in photo. (Photo courtesy of Monto family)
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HILLSBOROUGH: Seven file for 3 seats on school board
By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor Seven people filed for three seats on the Hillsborough/Millstone School District Board of Education by Monday’s deadline. Three are in the job now and seek re-election: Judith Haas of Titus Court, Jennifer Haley of Mulford Lane and Christopher Pulsifer of Ditmars Circle. Two are residents with volunteer backgrounds, particularly on…
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CHESTERFIELD CHATTER: JULY 31
By Nancy Mrzljak The Crosswicks Library Summer Story Hour will be held today, 9:30 a.m., Thursday, July 31 at the Crosswicks Library on Main Street in Crosswicks. The event will feature a guest reader, craft, and snack. Stories will be geared towards children in grades pre-kindergarten through the second grade but all are welcome…
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FLORENCE-ROEBLING NEWS: JULY 31
By Peg Dotson The Trinity United Methodist Church at 1285 Hornberger Ave. in Roebling is hosting a pasta dinner and salad bar fundraiser on Aug. 23 from 5-7 p.m. Tickets cost $8. Children 5 years old and younger can attend for free. For more information or tickets in advance, call 609-499-4809. Florence Preschool is now…
