Category: archives
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Diocese of Metuchen hosts talk about following Christ
By Erin Friedlander PISCATAWAY – This Lent, the Diocese of Metuchen will continue its adult faith formation series entitled, “The Bible: Root of our Catholic Faith.” The program is designed to help Catholics better understand their biblical foundations and to explore Catholic beliefs, as found in – or as “rooted in” – Scripture. Msgr. Joseph…
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HIGHTSTOWN: High school musical showcases ‘Anything Goes’
‘Anything Goes’ It’s showtime! Hightstown High School students are showcasing their produciton of ‘Anything Goes’ this weekend. The musical is opening 7:30 p.m. March 9, with additional showings set for 7:30 p.m. March 10 and 3 p.m. March 11, in the auditorium of the high school, 25 Leshin Ln., Hightstown. The play stars seniors Natalie…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Council president seeks sixth term in office
By Jen Samuel, Managing Editor HIGHTSTOWN — Council President Lawrence “Larry” Quattrone, who is serving his consecutive 13th year on Borough Council, announced earlier this week that he is running for a sixth term. Mr. Quattrone, a Democrat, filed a petition on Monday with Borough Clerk Debra Sopronyi to secure his spot in the June…
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Community ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
By Amy Batista, Special Writer Top of the day to lads and lassies. Next week, on March 17, people of all backgrounds will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, especially throughout the United States and Ireland. St. Patrick’s Day is in honor of the most recognized patron saint of Ireland, St. David. Although many people associate St.…
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HIGHTSTOWN: District OKs tentative budget
New dating violence policy introduced By Amy Batista, Special Writer EAST WINDSOR — The East Windsor Regional School District Board of Education unanimously approved a tentative budget for the 2012-2013 school year on Monday night without revisions to the original proposal. At the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools Edward Forsthoffer, the board adopted the proposed…
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Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
Left photo, Janya Viswanadhan, 4, of East Windsor, poses with the Chuck Bennett, of the Philadelphia region, who personifies the “Cat in the Hat” as part of an interactive storytelling performance during a Dr. Seuss birthday celebration at the Hightstown Memorial Library on March 3. Right photo, Maddie Whittington, 4, of East Windsor performs “Horton…
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Parents and Education Leaders Across New Jersey Lament Continued Underfunding of Public Education in FY 2013 State Budget.
By Save Our Schools NJ Parents and Education Leaders Across New Jersey Lament Continued Underfunding of Public Education in FY 2013 State Budget. TRENTON, March 8, 2012 n Parents, Board of Education members, and Superintendents from fifteen communities across New Jersey discussed the impact of the State’s persistent underfunding of public education at a mid-day…
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ROUTE 33 CORRIDOR: Revitalization back on the agenda
Minute Maid land use, zoning changes up for discussion March 14 By Jen Samuel, Managing Editor Redevelopment options for the abandoned Minute Maid property — composed of 16 acres in Hightstown Borough and 21 acres in East Windsor Township — will be discussed next week at a special meeting set to showcase a revitalization plan…
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