Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Patriots leading A North at halfway point of season
By Tim Morris The unpredictable Shore Conference A North Division is more topsy-turvy than ever. When play concluded last week, five of the public school boys basketball teams were within a game of each other. One of the teams was, predictably, Brian Golub’s Freehold Township High School Patriots, who, at 4 -2, had a one-game…
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Energetic Hazlet resident aims to become next Monmouth County Surrogate
By Kayla J. Marsh Vincent Solomeno, a 30-year-old who hails from Hazlet, believes that his energy, passion and experience as a leader will assist him in his drive to become the newest Monmouth County Surrogate. “I am a life-long Monmouth County resident,” Solomeno, said in an interview Jan. 7. “I grew up here and I…
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County to kick off Grown in Monmouth
Monmouth County Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone and Freeholder Lillian G. Burry are inviting anyone who is interested in the business of agriculture to attend the Grown in Monmouth kickoff meeting on Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Rutgers Research Center, 283 Route 539, Upper Freehold Township. “Grown in Monmouth is the newest initiative…
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NBTHS earns AP honor roll designation
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — North Brunswick Township High School (NBTHS) is one of 425 school districts in the United States and Canada being honored by the College Board with placement on the 6th Annual AP (Advanced Placement) District Honor Roll. Reaching these goals indicates that a district is successfully identifying motivated,…
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Area teachers prepare young musicians for Cecilian concert
Several area teachers prepared students for a Cecilian Music Club recital last month. Jennifer Bao of East Brunswick, Beth S. Chen of Marlboro, Ingrid J. Clarfield of Princeton, Julia Lam of Bridgewater, Chiu-Tze Lin of Manalapan, Lillian Livingston of Manalapan, Marjorie Mollenauer of Colts Neck, Yining Wang of Princeton, Grace J. Yang of Princeton and…
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Murder mystery event set in the 1980s planned for Jan. 30
The Education Foundation of South Brunswick will hold a murder mystery fundraiser 7-11 p.m. Jan. 30 at the DoubleTree Hotel, Princeton. Tickets include entertainment and dessert. Advanced sales are $35; tickets are $40 at the door. Guests are encouraged to wear their best outfit from the 1980s.
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Project Grad to host prom fashion show on Jan. 23
South Brunswick High School Project Graduation will host its annual Prom Preview Fashion Show 7-9 p.m. on Jan. 23 at the school, 750 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction. More than 40 seniors and juniors will walk the runway in the latest prom fashions from David’s Bridal and Chaz MaTazz Formalwear in Princeton. In addition, there will…
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Hugs for Brady gala set for March 5
The Hugs for Brady Foundation will hold its sixth annual Winter Gala 4:45-11 p.m. on March 5 at the Palace at Somerset Park, 333 Davidson Ave., Somerset. The gala is the most significant fundraiser of the year and honors individuals who have made significant contributions to help those affected by childhood cancer. Brady Wells of…
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Princeton Ballet to hold auditions Jan. 23
Princeton Ballet School, the official school of American Repertory Ballet, will hold its Princeton Summer Intensive audition on Jan. 23 at 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton, with master teachers Mary Pat Robertson and Douglas Martin. Dancers age 16 and older can register at noon, followed by the audition from 12:30-2 p.m. Dancers 13-15 years old…
