Category: archives
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Students publish original work
34 township kids now in print South Brunswick children have been prolific this spring. Thirty-four South Brunswick children were published in the City Kidz World literary magazine for the 2013 spring/summer issue, according to a press release from the publishing company. Students, ages 4-14, wrote and illustrated stories ranging from short fiction to opinion articles.…
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MONROE: Volleyball tournament raises money for charity
Enjoyable game shows students strength in caring By Amy Batista, Special Writer MONROE — Middle school students participated in the second annual Volleyball Madness Volleyball Tournament at the middle school on May 10 where they competed against other teams and also raised money for a good cause. ”I wanted to create an event that the…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Annual library steak dinner held
Submitted photo Mayor Frank Gambatese joins community members Arthur and Debbie Roedel at their table during the annual steak dinner to benefit the library.
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Peapack-Gladstone Bank Supports Literacy
By Rosanne Schwab Reading. Many consider it a pastime or hobby. It is also the gateway to a world of knowledge, but the facts on illiteracy in America may surprise you. The U.S. Department of Education states that approximately 44 million American adults cannot read, and 50 million adults are unable to read at higher than 4th or…
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ROBBINSVILLE: Sharbell project gets nod
Board approves non-conversion portion of project by James McEvoy, Managing Editor ROBBINSVILLE — While the fate of as many as 150 non-age-restricted units of the Sharbell Building Co. project in the township will depend on pending court battles, the Planning Board gave the green light for other portions of the project. The board approved the…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Annual library steak dinner held
Ninth annual event raises money for Library Foundation The ninth Annual All-You-Can-Eat BeefSteak Dinner once again quenched appetites for beef and pasta, as well as prizes and revelry. About 110 paid guests attended the annual South Brunswick Public Library Foundation’s fundraising dinner on April 27 at the South Brunswick Senior Center. It’s always hard to…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Guest Opinion
A different perspective in honor of veterans By Bob Franchino Remember when Decoration Day was a single date of celebration and it annually fell on May 31. Because it was rotated during the week, people generally remained home to relax, recall and reflect on deeds of military veterans. Early morning was devoted to visiting the…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Council adopts budget
2.4 cents per $100 of value means $48 more for owner of $200K home By Charles W. Kim, Managing Editor The townships proposed $48 million budget was unanimously approved Tuesday night. ”We are at the end (of the budget process),” Mayor Frank Gambatese said. The owner of a home assessed at $200,000 will pay around…
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ROBBINSVILLE: Sharbell project gets nod
The Township Planning Board board approved portions of the Sharbell Building Co. development May 15. The portions are centered in the northeasterly section near the intersection of Gordon Road and Route 130. The approval does not involve the 150 units Sharbell seeks to convert from age-restricted to non-restricted. Rendering courtesy of Sharbell Building Co.
