Category: archives
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HILLSBOROUGH: College students earn their degrees
Ten Hillsborough students received degrees from Villanova (Pa.) University at spring commencement on Sunday, May 20. Earning bachelor of science degrees were Craig Diziki, Christopher Donnellan, Steven Mueller and Nicole Rocha. Receiving bachelor of arts degrees were Christopher Putvinski, Melanie Romero and Kaitlyn Stratton. Himali Gandhi earned a master of public administration degree. Lindsey Jandoli…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Hitting the streets
Jovelle Tamayo photo GOP Congressional candidate Eric Beck checks the plan with Councilman John O’Sullivan and volunteer Rev. John Maltby before walking through five voting districts Saturday.
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LAWRENCE: Concerns raised over special needs staffing
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Concerns about the special education supervisory positions of the school district were raised during the Lawrence Township Board of Education meeting on Thursday, July 26. Amanda Tulumalo, Andrea Pennington and Melissa Hitzel were three residents and parents of special needs children who voiced concerns about the special education staffing. Their…
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Peapack-Gladstone Bank Encourages Customers to Create a Budget
By Rosanne Schwab In these tough economic times, it is more important than ever for families to develop a budget and stick to it. Rainy-day funds, saving for college or just making your rent payment can all be made easier with a budget. Peapack-Gladstone Bank supports its customers’ efforts to budget and save by offering expert guidance.…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Bring on the barbecue!
By Peter Sclafani, Staff Writer At Doug Keiles’ Hillsborough home, there is never a bad time for a barbecue, even when it means roughing through bitter winter days with forays into the back yard. In fact, when Mr. Keiles employs any of his 11 grills, he does not just cook, he creates art, which is…
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MANVILLE: Library Happenings column for week of Aug. 2
The Due South Band performed at the Manville Library on a hot and breezy July 24 evening. The keyboard player is Gregg Aleo from Hillsborough. The guitar player John Bennett is from Flagtown. The singer is Karyn Michaels and drummer is Kevin Hoban. (Photo by Mary Ellen Day)
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: 10U Vikings take Caruso Championship
The 10U South Brunswick Vikings defeated the East Brunswick Bears 25-9 in the Caruso Baseball Tournament Championship Game at North Brunswick Community Park July 27. The Bears were the top seed in the tournament with an earlier 6-4 victory over the Vikings in pool play and compiled a perfect 3-0 record by stomping Metuchen 7-2…
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LAWRENCE: Payments sought from tax-exempt organizations
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer True to its word, Township Council has mailed letters to more than 50 nonprofit organizations and educational institutions seeking a voluntary contribution equivalent to 25 percent of their potential municipal property tax bill. The letters were mailed to the groups Monday, said Municipal Manager Richard Krawczun. He had suggested seeking…
