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  • NEW JERSEY: Thousands partake in polar plunge for Special Olympics

    NEW JERSEY: Thousands partake in polar plunge for Special Olympics

    Members of the Hightstown PBA Local No. 283, along with six thousand other plungers, are participants of the 19th annual Seaside Heights Polar Bear Plunge. The event benefits the Special Olympics New Jersey. Pictured are, from left: Dylan Sturchio, of the Hightstown Police Department; Bernie Chenoweth of the Middletown Police Department; Frank Jimenez of HPD;…

  • Eye Bank to honor Marco Zarbin, M.D., Ph.D., FACS
  • NEW JERSEY: Thousands partake in polar plunge for Special Olympics

    NEW JERSEY: Thousands partake in polar plunge for Special Olympics

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer    SEASIDE HEIGHTS — People flocked to the beach for a good cause last Saturday, wearing all kinds of outfits ranging from Waldo, Viking and Smurf attire — as well as a few polar bear costumes.    A sign held up read simply: “We are freezing for a reason.”    It was the…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Borough Council contemplates public comment restrictions

    By Jen Samuel, Managing Editor    HIGHTSTOWN — The voice of the people may be facing restrictions at future Borough Council meetings.    On Feb. 21, the council tabled Resolution 2012-83, which called for the implementation of a three-minute time limit per individual who opts to address the Borough Council during a public comment session.    Prior to…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Mayor promises Hurricane Irene fiscal report

    By Jen Samuel, Managing Editor    HIGHTSTOWN — Councilman Robert Thibault requested a fiscal report on all storm-related expenses at the Feb. 21 Borough Council meeting.    Mayor Steven Kirson agreed.    Said Mayor Kirson, “I’ll work with Mike (Theokas, borough administrator) and we’ll get that together.”    Minutes before, Councilman Thibault had asked for an accounting of what…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Borough receives first aid payment from FEMA

    Hurricane Irene recovery is ongoing By Jen Samuel, Managing Editor    HIGHTSTOWN — The municipality has received approximately $40,000 — its first aid payment from the Federal Emergency Management Agency — for damages suffered last year during Hurricane Irene.    "We just received the funds,” said Business Administrator Michael Theokas on Feb. 29.    The funds were received…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Fourth-graders embody iconic African Americans

    By Jen Samuel, Managing Editor    HIGHTSTOWN — Eighty fourth grade students showcased a living history in celebration of Black History Month last Friday at Grace N. Rogers Elementary School.    The event, known as the Famous Black History Month Wax Museum, took place in the school cafeteria. In addition to parents, the superintendent, principal, and East…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Future of Borough Hall still remains unknown

    HIGHTSTOWN: Future of Borough Hall still remains unknown

    By Jen Samuel, Managing Editor    HIGHTSTOWN — The future of the Borough Hall is in question.    "We don’t know what’s going to happen with Borough Hall,” said Borough Administrator Michael Theokas at the Feb. 21 Borough Council meeting.    "It’s in flux,” Mayor Steven Kirson said.    Borough Hall has remained closed since it was severely impacted…

  • Mercer County Community College to Host Criminal Justice Conference

    By Rosa Johnson West Windsor, NJ: A full day conference on improving the criminal justice system is set for Friday, March 30 beginning at 8 a.m. at the Conference Center at Mercer County Community College (MCCC), located on the West Windsor Campus at 1200 Old Trenton Road. Among the speakers are Commissioner Gary M. Lanigan of…