Category: archives
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Township owes evenmore to these mothers
EDITORIAL: Township works becauseso many are willing to help Sunday is Mother’s Day, generally the busiest day of the year for telephone companies and florists as we struggle to find a way to express the love and appreciation we have for our mothers. Since the newspaper’s editorial page is dedicated to discussion of political news…
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District starts chief search
Forty-one school administrators have asked for applications for the district’s vacant superintendent of schools job. By:Al Wicklund MONROE Forty-one school administrators have asked for applications for the district’s vacant superintendent of schools job, Board of Education President Joe Homoki said Monday. Mr. Homoki said the New Jersey School Boards Association, which is handling the…
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Students learn to dance for a day
The high school’s artist in residence program introduced students to rhythmic and modern dance Tuesday. The lessons will become more prominent next year. By: Michael Arges Rhythmic bouncing of basketballs was part of the dance instruction provided Hightstown High School students Tuesday as part of the high school’s artist in residence program. The visit by…
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Cranbury’s environmental watchdog
By:Brian Shappell Petty Road resident Bill Bauder doesn’t have to worry about making plans on Saturday mornings he and his wife, Bonnie, bank on the fact they’ll be walking along the Millstone River and protecting its streambed. The Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association honored Mr. Bauder in April for his volunteer services by giving him…
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Biographer presentation
Saturday, May 19 At 2 p.m. at the Monroe Township Public Library, biographer James Tobin, author of "Ernie Pyle’s War" will discuss the art of biography writing. The program is free but space is limited.
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East Windsor recognizes ‘partners’
The Township Council honored the restaurants and clubs and bars that participate in its We Check for 21 program. By: Michael Arges EAST WINDSOR Working together can make a difference, said East Windsor Mayor Janice Mironov as she described presentations related to April’s Drug and Alcohol Awareness Month and to the township’s own We…
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District and Cranbury teachers are close to a new contract
Representatives from the Board of Education and the Cranbury Education Association are negotiating a new, three-year teachers’ contract. By:Brian Shappell Representatives negotiating the new teachers’ contract for the Cranbury School district say a new deal should be struck before the end of the school year maybe as early as this month. Representatives from the…
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Jamesburg camp registration due
Tuesday, May 15 Registration and payment for the Jamesburg Board of Education summer camp program must be received by May 15. The camp will be held from June 25 to Aug. 24, at the John F. Kennedy School. All children ages five to 12 are welcome. Children can be dropped off as early as 7…
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Lions Club grants student a trip to France
By: Casha Caponegro Before Tara Kelley leaves for Boston University this fall, she will embark on a four-week vacation in the French Alps, compliments of The Cranbury Lions Club. "I am extremely excited," said Tara, "I look forward to practicing my French and meeting new people." Tara was selected from a group of applicants by…
