Category: archives
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EDEN AUTISM SERVICES PRESIDENT &CEO TESTIFIES AT GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES ON AUTISM HEARING IN WASHINGTON DC
By Aileen Kornblatt Washington, DC –On May 31, 2011, Dr. Tom McCool, President & CEO of Eden Autism Services, a nationally acclaimed organization specializing in educating children and adults with autism as well as providing workshops and training for families and professionals, testified before the subcommittee on Africa, Global Health and Human Rights hearing entitled…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Keeping your teen safe during prom and graduation season
By Cleo Lowring, Guest Column It’s that exciting time again. It is a time for reflection and celebration and a time to revel in the accomplishments and growth over the years. It’s time for another senior class to graduate high school and move on with their lives. It’s a momentous occasion that is traditionally highlighted…
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MANVILLE: Parad grand marshal enjoys his role
By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer The annual Memorial Day parade was held on Sunday and Grand Marshal Willy Thomaszfski was very proud to have the honor. Mr. Thomaszfski rode down Main Street waving to the applauding crowds. ”I am here 51 years and it was indeed an honor to be in this parade and…
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CHESTERFIELD: Committee waives church project fees
By Amber Cox, Staff Writer CHESTERFIELD The Township Committee unanimously passed a number of resolutions at its Thursday, May 26, meeting. The resolutions included authorizing an agreement with Burlington County for cooperative participation in the Community Development Act of 1974. The committee also passed a resolution for a corrective action plan to be implemented…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Karaoke for a cause
Staff photo by Mary Brienza Left to right, Monmouth Junction resident Manjia Williams, Kendall Park residents Zaniah Maynor, Cassie Guadalupe and Metuchen resident Stephanie Ashley sing “Take Me or Leave Me” from the Broadway musical “Rent” at the Shogun 27 Japanese Restaurant on Route 27 in Kendall Park as part of a fundraiser to raise…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Police Blotter
Hightstown On May 25 at 9:54 a.m. on Rogers Avenue, officers arrested Alberdeen Johnson Jr., 52, of Wynbrook Apartments, in East Windsor. Mr. Johnson was charged with contempt of court, police said. Officers found, once dispatched on the scene, that Mr. Johnson matched the description of a suspicious person complaint that had just been issued.…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Council eyes Independence Way for Transit bus stop
By Mary Brienza, Staff Writer The proposed Park and Ride for the township will be located at the intersection of Route 1 and Independence Way only. The project, funded through a federal government grant with New Jersey Transit, initially was going to be built either near the intersection of Beekman Road and Route 1 or…
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MANVILLE: Flood control commission beginning to take shape
By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer Manville Mayor Lillian Zuza held an information riefing on Thursday, May 26 to announce the initial formation of the Raritan and Millstone Rivers Flood Control Commission at the Manville Municipal Building. ”I want to welcome everyone to Manville for a very important event that has been a long time…
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MANVILLE: Dedicated educator chosen Roosevelt’s teacher of the year
Roosevelt School Teacher of the Year Carol McGinley. Photo by Mary Ellen Zangara
