Category: archives
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Campaign Corner
from the May 7 edition Fried responds to letter To the editor: A letter in last week’s edition contained so many falsehoods by Sonja Walter and her allies I hardly know where to start. I hesitate to engage with someone so desperate that she resorts to distorting the truth but I cannot let lies go…
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LETTERS: Prom dress drive a big success
To the editor: St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Monmouth Junction would like to express great appreciation to the community for the wonderful outpouring of gifts for our recent gathering of prom gowns and others dresses for “Hope’s Chest.” We received and gave away over 500 dresses. Seventy-six girls visited Hope’s Chest at St. Barnabas…
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LAWRENCE: Lawrence’s HomeFront: helping the homeless for almost 20 years
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer When Connie Mercer visited the “homeless motels” that lined Route 1 in Lawrence Township at the request of a friend who worked for the state Department of Youth and Family Services, she could scarcely believe her eyes. Ms. Mercer saw motel rooms without cooking facilities that housed a…
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Daniel-Gary Holderman Explores an Exciting New World in His First of a Three Part Series: The Heritage of Terra: The Endeavor
Kristen Sherman Daniel-Gary Holderman Explores an Exciting New World in His First of a Three Part Series: The Heritage of Terra: The Endeavor Local Author/Professor Continues Tour of Book Signings Around New Jersey July 2009 – Author Daniel-Gary Holderman, resident of Sayreville, NJ is very active in multiple communities throughout the state. He teaches creative writing…
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ROBBINSVILLE: Unanimous OK for new schools superintendent
By Maria Prato-Gaines, The Packet Group ROBBINSVILLE It was a unanimous approval from the Board of Education, as its members welcomed soon-to-be Superintendent Steven Mayer to the district. “We’re very fortunate for you stepping from the community side to this side,” said board member Flo Gange, prior to her “absolutely yes” vote…
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Ghost Hunting 101
Cliveden Do you believe in Ghosts? Do you hear banging, footsteps or voices in your home? Are you really seeing things or is that just your imagination? If you answer yes to any of these questions, join us at Cliveden on June 13th from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm for Ghost Hunting 101. Teaming up with…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Cricket pitches eyed
By Davy James, Staff Writer The Township Council is moving ahead with plans to install cricket pitches at local parks to accommodate the growing need in the community for the sport. The existing cricket pitch at Veterans Park is not enough to meet the demands of the 14 teams playing in South Brunswick, township officials…
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Movie Times: May 8-14
Movies and times are valid from May 8-14. Because of the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, it is wise to call the theater before leaving home. EAST BRUNSWICK MEGA MOVIES (732-651-6342): Star Trek (PG13) Thurs. 7, 8, 9, 10, 10:45. X-Men Wolverine (PG13) Fri. 11:30, 12:15, 1, 2, 2:45, 3:30, 4:30, 5:15, 6, 7, 7:45,…
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