Category: archives
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Union, board close to deal
Last district teachers’ pact expired at end of June. By: Rebecca Tokarz The South Brunswick Education Association and the school district could be close to striking a tentative deal for a new teacher contract. According to SBEA President Sylvia Lee, negotiations heightened Tuesday following a closed membership meeting and district opening ceremonies for teachers. She…
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Rec director an asset to community
To the editor It was painful for me to read the letter to the editor in the Aug. 21, edition of the Manville News concerning our towns outstanding Director of Recreation Rich Armstrong. First I must start off by saying that Mr. Armstrong is a personal friend of mine, but our friendship was built on…
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Jump in gas prices doesn’t faze local drivers
But sudden changes affect station owners By:Beth Kressel Sophie Paluchniak usually tanks up her Odyssey minivan with super unleaded gasoline. But this past month, a single visit to the gas station cost this Hillsborough resident $35 compared to $22 in July. Ms. Paluchniak, filling up on Tuesday at the Exxon gas station on the southbound…
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Township to seek funding for park improvements
Bordentown Township Committee to apply for state funding for improvements in Northern Community Park. By: Eve Collins BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP The Township Committee decided at its Aug. 25 meeting to apply for state funding for projects in a municipal park. Township Planner Joseph Petrongolo said the township’s application for a $100,000 Livable Communities grant would…
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CTK launches new reading, math plans
By:Beth Kressel Christ the King students can expect a non-graded math and reading program, as well as new textbooks, and after school activities when school starts for first through eighth grades Sept. 3. The pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs begin Sept. 8. Children should be able to work at their own pace without the pressure of…
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Vanderveer lease terms under review
MUA says house was maintained By:Alec Moore A resident told the Township Committee a lease between the township and the Municipal Utilities Authority places the costs of repairs to the historic Vanderveer House on the MUA, but a spokesman for the utility says they left the house in good condition. The terms of the lease…
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Vocal arts group offers children’s scholarships
The Princeton Project, the local pilot program for children presented by Singers Forum, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the development and appreciation of the vocal arts, has expanded both enrollment and activities for the coming school year. This year the Princeton Project will provide scholarships to 20 students and recruit 20 additional students for a…
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Mercedes-Benz application tops planners’ agenda
Meeting scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Monday. By: Lea Kahn An application for an expansion to the service garage and construction of a 119-car parking garage, submitted by the Mercedes-Benz new-car dealership on Brunswick Pike, tops the agenda for the Planning Board’s Monday night meeting. The Planning Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the…
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Gala to raise cash for library addition
Annual fundraiser hopes to net much profit. By: Rebecca Tokarz The South Brunswick Public Library is hoping to raise money for its $4.2 million expansion project with its annual Book and Author Gala fund-raiser this month featuring award-winning author Ha Jin. Sponsored by the South Brunswick Public Library Foundation, the event is scheduled for Sept.…
