Author: Greater Media
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Howell school budget shows rise in tax levy
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer HOWELL — Ron Sanasac, business administrator of the Howell K-8 School District, said the tentative budget the Board of Education has adopted for the 2015-16 school year is a “work in progress.” “We are ensuring that the budget is going to have long-term sustainability for the district and we…
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Where to find autism resources
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that, as of 2014, autism spectrum disorder affects 1 in 68 children across the country. This new estimate is 30 percent higher than previous reports, which may be indicative of better measuring devices, more people coming forward or a greater prevalence of autism across the board. “Autism…
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Earth Day contest open to students
The North Brunswick Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services and the North Brunswick Township Open Space Committee will hold a 2015 Earth Day Contest. Students in kindergarten to fifth grade can create a poster reflecting the change they would make to benefit the environment. Middle school students can write a poem or slogan reflecting…
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Volvo to sell first China-built car in U.S.
Chinese cars have been predicted to reach the U.S. market as early as 2005, but none have yet to clear customs. Until this summer, that is, when the first model stamped “Made in China” goes on sale here, not from some unfamiliar sounding brand, but via Volvo in the form of its new S60 Inscription…
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Highs and lows
Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: I’m 5-foot 3-inches tall and my husband is one foot taller. We share driving responsibility on the road trips that we frequently take, and we need to be able to adjust the height of not only the driver’s seat but also the passenger’s seat. We don’t want to spend $50,000,…
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19th annual Mind Body Spirit Expo
TOP PICK The 19th annual Mind Body Spirit Expo brings back natural health to the Garden State Exhibit Center April 10-12. The largest expo of its kind in the tri-state area, the event arrives in Somerset to nourish the soul, inspire the mind and provide knowledge about alternative health and spiritual growth, according to event…
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Janet J. Josher
Janet J. Josher, 61, of Cushing, Maine, formerly of Avenel, New Jersey, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side at Pen Bay Medical Center, Rockport, Maine, on March 26, 2015. Janet was born on Dec. 29, 1953, in Avenel, to parents Salvatore and Dorothy Sasso Buzzaro. Janet attended The School of Environmental…
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YMCA Spin-a-thon to aid scholarships
The Raritan Valley YMCA, 144 Tices Lane, East Brunswick, will host its second annual Spin-a-thon 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 18. A Zumba-thon also will take place. Proceeds from the fundraiser will provide YMCA youth scholarships for children in local communities. There will be contests, raffle prizes, refreshments, giveaways, children’s activities, child care, healthy snacks, music…
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Looking to make contact
MATT DENTON Monroe Township High School’s Nick Payero gets ready to turn on a pitch during the Falcons’ April 1 home opener against Old Bridge High School. The Falcons got the season off on the right foot by doubling up the Knights, 4-2.
