Category: archives
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Kehilat Shalom Hebrew School Welcomes New Principal—Plans To Build Upon Strong Foundation
By Faye Brookman Belle Mead, NJ __Congregation Kehilat Shalom (CKS) has named Shari Rothstein as the new Hebrew School principal. Rothstein is a familiar face for many students since she has taught third and fourth grade at CKS for the past year. Originally from Huntington, N.Y., Rothstein has taught religious school for almost 20 years.…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Mayor’s Cup taken by Hillsborough
By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer With a pre-planned strategy to just play better, Hillsborough claimed a win for both the township and the local food pantry when it defeated Montgomery, 20 to 4, in the Mayor’s Trophy softball game July 30. ”We were victorious and it was a nice friendly game,” Mayor Frank DelCore said.…
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Homeless Prevention Assistance Available
Somerset County Board of Freeholders The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, has provided Somerset County with approximately $500,000 for the Homeless Prevention Rapid Re-Housing Program. Funds will be used to provide six months of rental arrears, 12 months of rental assistance, utility payments, case management, tenant…
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Visit Government Tents at 4-H Fair: Aug. 12-14
Somerset County Board of Freeholders BRIDGEWATER – Who says you have to travel far to enjoy a relaxing fun day or evening with family and friends? Sometimes the best destination spots are right in your own backyard! Visitors to the Somerset County 4-H Fair, Aug. 12 to 14,from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., at the Somerset…
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‘Magic of Recycling’ at 4-H Fair
Somerset County Board of Freeholders BRIDGEWATER – Entertainer and magician Bill Kerwood will perform the “Magic of Recycling” at the Somerset County 4-H Fair at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 14. The show will be held in the Prep Tent on the 4-H Fairgrounds at North Branch Park on Milltown Road. Admission…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Emergency drill seeking a ‘cast of thousands’ to test resposne plans
By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer For the first time, and in preparation for any potential emergencies in the future, the township will hold a “point of distribution drill” Aug. 27 to practice distributing necessary materials to residents en masse. ”This is to practice for (the H1N1 virus) or any type of emergency where we have…
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HEALTH MATTERS: Prescription drug abuse on the rise
By Jose S. Vazquez, M.D., Princeton HealthCare System While recent stories of celebrities’ stints in rehab, TV show plotlines and tragic deaths provide grim reminders of the dangers of prescription drug abuse, the problem is far from just a Hollywood concern. Prescription drug abuse is indeed on the rise across the United States, statistics show.…
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MANVILLE: Rockin’ rescue squad concert
By Eileen Oldfield, Staff Writer A Saturday concert to benefit the Manville Rescue Squad doesn’t have a name, but it does have five local bands on the bill. An all-ages concert will take place at the Manville and Hillsborough Elks Lodge, at 1500 Brooks Blvd., Saturday. Tickets cost $7 and will be available at the…
