Category: archives
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Program prepares special needs students for life
by Davy James, Staff Writer For students with developmental difficulties, preparation for the world outside of South Brunswick High School is vital to becoming productive adults. In order to make sure students with special needs are ready to enter the work force, SBHS offers a program that helps develop the skills necessary to thrive. Job…
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AHS, RHS softball both go 1-1 in playoffs
By: Kyle Moylan Sports Editor The Robbinsville High School softball team came away with a win and a loss while competing in the Central Jersey Group I playoffs last week. Robbinsville opened the playoffs with a 4-0 win over Bound Brook on Tuesday, May 19. Claire Haeuptle allowed just one hit, did…
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HILLSBOROUGH: County Dems honor Mae Gandolfo’s efforts
By Audrey Levine Staff Writer She is more comfortable behind the scenes, and that was never more evident than right before receiving the Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Extraordinary Service, having described herself as a “nervous wreck” while preparing to receive the award at a public ceremony. ”I’m not much of a speaker, and I had…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Officials get on board ‘Safety Train’ to Newark
By Eileen Oldfield Staff Writer An almost hour-long trip from Manville to Oak Island in Newark recently gave local law enforcement officers an engineer’s-eye view of traveling on New Jersey’s freight rail lines. The trip aboard the “Safety Train” was sponsored by Operation Lifesaver, an organization concentrating on safety near rail yards and train tracks…
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JAMESBURG: New twists for Farmer’s Market
By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer JAMESBURG — The countdown is officially on as residents and local businesses prep for the borough’s second annual Farmer’s Market, set to open June 13. This year the market will have a different look, including a change of venue, double the vendors and a series of events planned for the…
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CENTRAL JERSEY: Towns’ tax appeals skyrocket
Experts cite different reasons for different towns By Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer HIGHTSTOWN The number of property tax appeals in the borough jumped from four in 2008 to 48 in 2009. However, the marked increase in appeals actually is typical for a town that recently has gone through an property assessment revaluation, and the…
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Making Memories that Last a Lifetime
By Donna Dass For Immediate Release May 27, 2009 Contact: Donna Dass, Public Relations Director Somerset Valley YMCA (908) 369-0490 ext. 17 Making Memories that Last a Lifetime Register Today for Summer Camp at the Somerset Valley YMCA As parents look for opportunities to keep their active children busy this summer, the Somerset Valley…
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Please Donate Canned Food June 1st in Somerville
By Somerset County Board of Freeholders SOMERVILLE – A festive Tent Party will be held Monday, June 1, to celebrate the 15th year of the Curbing Hunger program in Somerset County. Anyone who lives or works in Somerville or who will be in town on June 1 is asked to stop by and…
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CRANBURY: Library may study PNC land buy
By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer CRANBURY — Just when everyone thought the potential purchase of the PNC Bank building had been put to bed, here it is again, alive and well. Although there are a few twists to a prospective purchase this time around. While previous discussions centered around the township buying the property to…
