Category: archives
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School board fetes soccer team
By: Brian Shappell The Board of Education formally congratulated the school’s boys soccer team after their championship season. The recent Tri-County Conference Champions were all smiles at Tuesday’s school board meeting at which the group was treated to cake, beverages, trophies and some kind words from Chief School Administrator Robert Bartoletti, board member Mark Madden…
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New lease may further swim club rehab plans
Montgomery considering new terms for Lenape Swim Club By: Helen Pettigrew MONTGOMERY – The Township Committee is considering terms for the Lenape Swim Club’s lease that could help the organization better maintain the pool. Committee members discussed possible terms for the lease, which will be up in January, at their meeting Wednesday night. Eugene Baker,…
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Police shoot murder suspect in altercation
Unidentified Fort Lee man shot after threatening police and pointing a remote control, accoridng to Mercer County prosecutors By: Staff EAST WINDSOR A Fort Lee man was shot and killed by police at 11:40 p.m. Thursday night at the Monmouth Street Ramada Inn. The shooting occurred after East Windsor police officers, assisting investigators from…
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After-prom party organizers addingtranslators to draw more parents
By:Michael Arges Hightstown High’s After-prom Party could be a little more inclusive the spring, because of a translation services provided by the Latina Women’s Council of Hightstown and East Windsor. "We would like to get some more Hispanic parents involved," said committee co-chair Resa Besserman. She hopes and expects that a translator will help…
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School board to discuss antibias policy
Board member Bruce Ettman suggests policy may bar Scouts from using district facilities By:Michael Arges Local Boy Scouts groups’ right to rent space in East Windsor schools, in light of the national organization’s policy on homosexuality, has formally been added to the agenda at Monday’s East Windsor Regional School District. After setting a full…
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Marion Herbstman
Marion Herbstman, 85, died Dec. 1 at the Pine Brook Care Center, Englishtown. Ms. Herbstman was born in New York, living in the Bronx. She lived in Monroe for 11 years. Her husband, Rubin Herbstman, died in 1988. She is survived by a son, Ronald Herbstman of Monroe; three grandchildren, Dawn Rousseau, Gregory Herbstman and…
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Reelect board slate in Twin Rivers
By: Linda Romanowski To the editor: I would like to encourage my friends and neighbors in Twin Rivers to remember to vote! Marty Bernstein, Bob Hudak and Warren Kross have been good enough to seek re-election. These three men are responsible for so many of the improvements to our community that it would be a…
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‘Tis the season to see Santa, lots of school concerts
‘Tis the season, and this time of year is very hectic and busy with all of the holiday happenings in town. By:Mary Ellen Zangara For the next few weeks before the Christmas holiday, there are many activities and events taking place for all to enjoy and get into the spirit of the season. Starting with…
