Category: archives
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LAWRENCE: News briefs
T’u Bishvat seder Adath Israel Congregation will host a seder service Jan. 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the synagogue’s social hall at 1958 Lawrenceville Road for the congregation and the community. The service will integrate T’u Bishvat and shabbat prayer, song and joy and a community dinner. Reservations are required by Jan. 21. Dinner is…
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LinkedIn executive to speak at Warren Twp Library on February 3
By Marcela Dunham Warren Township Library Press Release – How to use LinkedIn to Better your Prospects on February 4th The Warren Business Professional Networking Community (WBPNC) is a group designed primarily for those business professionals and/or business owners in the Warren-Watchung, NJ area, interested in networking opportunities. In conjunction with the Warren Township Library…
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SPORTS: Bulldogs seek super start to season
Bordentown Bulldogs celebrated many wins last season. And now, the Bordentown Bulldogs Youth Football Organization is seeking football players for the upcoming season. Any parent interested in registering their child or helping out for the 2013 fall season can visit www.bordentownbulldogs.org for information. (Couresty photo)
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MANVILLE: Principal faces one last day at Weston
Mr. Frank will open car doors for kids one more time tomorrow By Mary Ellen Day, Special Writer There comes a time in life when it is time to move on, and for Weston Elementary School Principal Don Frank that time has come. After being principal of Manville’s elementary school for almost 20 years, Mr.…
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“Business-to-Business is Back” at Venture Association New Jersey Meeting
By Robert P. Baker The regular monthly meeting of the Venture Association New Jersey (www.vanj.com) was held on Tuesday, January 15, at the Hanover Marriott, Whippany, NJ. The featured speaker was Larry Bettino, General Partner, Starvest Partners (www.starvestpartners.com). His topic was, “Investing in Business-to-Business (B-to-B) Startup Companies is Back In Style.” Bettino began his presentation with…
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Unity Bank Donates $5,200 to Red Cross Superstorm Sandy Relief
By Yankee Public Relations Unity Bank recently donated $5,200 to support the American Red Cross of New Jersey Superstorm Sandy Disaster Relief Fund, the result of an employee fundraising drive that was matched by the bank. “We are extremely proud of this drive by our employees to help those displaced and impacted by the storm,”…
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ROBBINSVILLE: Teachers, school district reach tentative contract
By Joanne Degnan, Managing Editor ROBBINSVILLE — The Board of Education on Tuesday night unanimously approved a tentative three-year retroactive contract with its teachers union that will boost salaries 5 percent by the time the pact expires July 1, 2014. The Washington Township Education Association, which represents more than 300 teachers, secretaries, support staff, bus…
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MANVILLE: Senior Corner column, week of Jan. 24
Manville Senior Citizens installed 2013 officers on Jan. 10. From left, in back row, are Vice President Phil Petrone, Membership Secretary Nick Trilone, Treasurer Bill Evans, President Joe Patero, Chaplain Josephine Pschar and Corresponding Secretary Corrine Sena. In front row, from left, are Sergeant-at-Arms Gloria Wizda, Trustee Terry Evans, Trustee Barbara Panfile and Recording Secretary…
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ROBBINSVILLE: Student entrepreneurs head to national tournament
Six Robbinsville High School students, leaders of the virtual snack company, Build Your Own Craving, placed first in the preliminary round of the Virtual Enterprises International National Business Plan Competition and now advance to the national championships. From left are Nicole DeMentri, Ryan Febles, Victoria Sankey, David Pastuna, Lauren Fischer and Brandon Snyder.
