Author: Greater Media
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Educator saluted for four decades of service
Stephen Shifrinson, whom many know as Steve, is retiring after 38 years of dedicated and unparalleled service as an administrator with the Marlboro School District. It is my honor to write about Steve. Steve first was a vice principal at the Marlboro Middle School, then became principal at the Robertsville Elementary School … then served…
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Do not judge individuals by where they live
Regarding a recent News Transcript article about the proposed Manalapan Crossing development and resident Adam Rosenbaum’s concern about children from single-family homes mixing with, gasp, children from apartment buildings, perhaps the real concern should be the adult status judgments. Perhaps Mr. Rosenbaum can recognize the possibility that a person of means may choose apartment life…
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June Book Sale planned at library
The Friends of the Sayreville Public Library will sponsor its June Book Sale 1:30- 3:30 p.m. June 13 and 14 at the library, 1050 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Shoppers will have the opportunity to fill a bag with books for $10; the Friends will provide bags. Books also may be purchased individually. Fiction…
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Youth Sports Festival set in North Brunswick
The North Brunswick Youth Sports Festival will be held June 11-21 at DeVry University, 630 Route 1 North, North Brunswick. There will be an all-new Kiddie Land, Reithoffer Shows, Eudora Farms Petting Zoo, Wambold’s Amazing Animals, Scott’s Future Magic Show, Maneuver Motorsports, Hansen’s Spectacular Acrobatic Sensation, live entertainment nightly on the main stage and D&M…
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Main Street Theatre Co. to present ‘The Wiz’
The Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company is presenting its production of “The Wiz” Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m., through June 20. Tickets cost $20 for adults, $16 for seniors and students, $12 for youngsters under age 12. To purchase tickets, log on to www.smstc.org or call 732-553-1153.
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NJSIAA Meet of Champions
STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR East Brunswick High School’s Mariah Shummette, middle, sprints to the finish line at the conclusion of her 400-meter intermediate hurdles race at the June 3 NJSIAA Meet of Champions held at Frank Jost Field in South Plainfield.
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Riptide girls’ successful spring included New Jersey Cup
By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent The Old Bridge Riptide U14 girls soccer team is coming off a strong spring campaign that saw it win the New Jersey Cup title. Coach Brian Morrissey’s team downed Marlton JPS Premier, 3-1, to win the cup May 10. The Riptide showed its defensive grit in winning its semifinal, quarterfinal and…
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Cheer squad to host flea market
The Middlesex County Vo-Tech cheer squad will hold a giant flea market 8 a.m.-2 p.m. June 13 in the school’s parking lot, 112 Rues Lane, East Brunswick. The rain date is June 20. There will be more than 50 vendors, refreshments, face painting and music.
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‘Ben Franklin’ brunch set for Metlar-Bodine
The Metlar-Bodine House Museum will feature Brunch With Ben Franklin & Friends 1-3:30 p.m. July 5 at the museum, 1281 River Road, Piscataway. This tented event will take place on the grounds of the museum, rain or shine. Guests will feast on 18th-century fare and beverages, while 18th-century music is performed live by a trio…
