Category: archives
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Ginez gets two medals in Group IV
Slow pace affects the sophomore’s times but her places enough for berth in MOC By Rich Fisher, Sports Editor Sophia Ginez didn’t get her best times. But, more importantly, she gets another chance to reach those times. The South Brunswick High sophomore was the only Viking girl to advance to the NJSIAA Meet of Champions…
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Contract arguments deadline set
By Eileen Oldfield Staff Writer The Board of Education and the Manville Education Association (MEA) will file closing arguments with a the state-appointed fact-finder by June 23, nearly a year after the district’s contract expired. The negotiations have been stuck on salaries and health insurance co-payments, with the MEA charging the board’s offers aren’t enough…
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Father turns tragedy into ‘optimism’
by Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer Just six months ago, Scott and Deborah Pinheiro suffered every parent’s worst nightmare. In January, their only daughter, Kylie, was killed by a drunken driver on Route 1. Kylie, 18, was back home in South Brunswick for winter break, after her first semester of college in North Carolina. Though the…
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Building smoke-free students
by Davy James, Staff Writer Many students are faced with important life decisions when they’re away from the watchful eyes of parents or guardians. This is especially true at school where peer pressure can be a powerful influence on what they wear, what they watch and the actions they take, which is why the school…
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Movie Times: June 6-12
Movies and times are valid from June 6-12. Because of the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, it is wise to call the theater before leaving home. EAST BRUNSWICK MEGA MOVIES AT BRUNSWICK SQUARE (732-651-6342): You Don’t Mess with the Zohan (PG13) Fri. 12, 1:55, 2:40, 4:35, 5:25, 7:15, 8, 9:50, 10:35; Sat. 11:15, 12, 1:55,…
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Spending increases; taxes flat
by Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer The Township Council introduced a 2008 municipal budget Tuesday that calls for an increase in spending of about $500,000, but keeps taxes stable because it plans to use more of its surplus. The $49.57 million spending plan calls for a tax rate of 62.5 cents per $100 of assessed value,…
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Garden guru to discuss breaking lawn drug habit
‘Getting Your Lawn off Drugs" will be held at 1 p.m. June 6 at The Lawrenceville School By John Dunphy, Managing Editor It can be hard to convince someone to kick an addictive habit, but what if that someone is actually your lush, green — and highly polluted — lawn? Mike McGrath, host of “You…
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Residents can act to prevent deaths on railroads
The Rev. Linda Pepe, North Ninth Avenue This Tuesday evening, June 10, we will hold our first meeting regarding the numerous deaths that happen on the railroad tracks. I wanted to take this opportunity to thank the concerned and caring citizens who have responded since the article appeared in the Manville News. I’ve received many…
