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  • WEST AMWELL: South students will see changes

    Back-to-school preview By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    WEST AMWELL — As the 50th anniversary year of South Hunterdon Regional High School opens, teachers will return to the classroom without a contract, and students will see a number of new faces, including an interim principal and interim director of special services.    About 75 teachers, teacher assistants,…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Spanish program changes at LPS

    Back-to-school preview By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    LAMBERTVILLE — Two changes will greet students at the Lambertville Public School when the new school year begins Tuesday (Sept. 8) with a full day of classes.    The first change is a stronger Spanish language program than the one that was in place last year, according to Superintendent…

  • STOCKTON: More R’s coming to classes

    Back-to-school preview By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    STOCKTON — Reading, writing and arithmetic have three new companions this year: rigor, respect and real world.    Those are the three concepts teachers at the Stockton Borough School wanted to see incorporated in the instructional program this year.    Chief School Administrator Suzanne Ivans explained that teachers are taking…

  • WOMEN AND MEN WILL BE EMBRACING THEIR GREATNESS AT CONFERENCE TO BE HELD AT THE HILTON GARNDEN INN IN BRIDGEWATER, NJ ON OCTOBER 4, 2009 FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM

    WOMEN AND MEN WILL BE EMBRACING THEIR GREATNESS AT CONFERENCE TO BE HELD AT THE HILTON GARNDEN INN IN BRIDGEWATER, NJ ON OCTOBER 4, 2009 FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM

    By SuZen Ruth Bridgewater, NJ –Renewing your spirit and nourishing your soul will be the focus of a an upcoming conference “Women & Men Embracing Our Greatness – Building New Dreams & Aspirations” presented by SuZen, MSW Owner of The Life Coaching Center of Somerville, NJ. Join us for a day of celebration, healing and…

  • CENTRAL JERSEY: affordable housing decision raises local ire

    By Melissa L. Gaffney, Staff Writer    A state Appellate Court decision on affordable housing has upset local officials.    ”This could be a landmark decision and a turning point in not only the discussion, but in the formulation of addressing affordable housing in the state,” said Plumsted Mayor Ron Dancer.    The appeals court in Burlington County…

  • BURLINGTON COUNTY: Schools armed to combat flu

    By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer    School districts across the state are preparing for two influxes this fall — students and flu.    The H1N1 virus, or swine flu, has school officials on their toes. Superintendents in northern Burlington County are stressing preparedness as they get ready to open their school doors in the coming days.    County…

  • Local author helps profile Greg Grant’s rise to NBA

    By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    Friends used to ask Martin Sumner when he was going to write a book.    The Lawrenceville resident can now introduce them to his first one, co-authored with Greg Grant, who is the focal point of “94 Feet and Rising: The Journey of Greg Grant to the NBA and Beyond.”…

  • Volunteer Training

    By CONTACT of Ocean & Monmouth Counties Volunteers needed for CONTACT of Ocean & Monmouth Counties training beginning Thursday, September 10, 2009, for 11 weeks from 6:30-9:30 P.M. in the Brick area. CONTACT of Ocean & Monmouth Counties is a 24-hour crisis intervention hotline that also provides information & referral to community resources. All calls are free,…

  • SOMERSETVALLEY YMCA INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN AMERICA ON THE MOVE WEEK WITH THE YMCA, SEPTEMBER 20 n 27, 2009

    By Donna Dass The Somerset Valley YMCA is once again encouraging members of the community to join YMCA’s nationwide initiative in taking “small steps” to promote active living and healthy eating. As a kick-off to the week-long America on the Move campaign, the YMCA is offering the use of its facilities at no charge during the…