Author: JENNIFER AMATO
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Community Bulletin Board: the Sentinel
CASA of Middlesex County is seeking volunteers to advocate for children who have been abused or neglected. When a child is in foster care, having a court-appointed special advocate (CASA) means they are more likely to find a permanent home, spend less time in foster care, and perform better in school. The next information session…
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Community Bulletin Board: Criterion Sentinel
The First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen (FPC) will celebrate its inaugural Kirkin’ O the Tartan service on Oct. 27. FPC’s bagpipe-led parade will begin at 9:15 a.m. at 260 Woodbridge Ave. The service is a special day to remember the unique role of Protestantism. Traditional Scottish bagpipes will accompany the Tartans, a woolen cloth woven…
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South Brunswick schools face $8 million cut in state aid over time
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The South Brunswick School District is facing a decrease of $8 million in state aid. “When the new funding formula was implemented, South Brunswick actually received over $1 million in increased aid. At that time the valuation of the town was approximately $8.6 billion. In the next year, the valuation of the…
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North Brunswick residents to choose mayor on Election Day
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Democratic Mayor Francis “Mac” Womack will seek his fifth term as mayor on Election Day on Nov. 5, challenged by Republican Richard Pender. Pender had been the plant engineer for a Fortune 500 manufacturing company that closed in 1984. During the energy crisis of the 1970s, he said he conceived, designed and…
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Republicans to challenge incumbent Democrats for two seats on North Brunswick council
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Republican candidates George Callan and Sue Hucko will once again challenge the Democratic incumbents for two seats on the North Brunswick Township Council: this year, against Ralph Andrews and Amanda Guadagnino. Ralph Andrews Resident: For 40 years Occupation: General manager for Patriot Energy Inc. Certifications/licenses: USSF “D” licensed soccer coach, North Brunswick CERT…
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Navratri Garba celebration held at Sportika in Manalapan
India House & Mirchi Rock ‘N’ Dhol Navratri 2019 was held at Sportika in Manalapan on Oct. 5. Pradip “Peter” Kothari of Edison organized the event, which was held over the course of several weekends. The Indian Cultural Association of Monroe also welcomed guests, who danced for hours in honor of the Hindu holiday.
