Category: archives
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Young artists find a welcome at MCCC’s Tomato Patch
Camp helps fine-tune skills in visual and performing arts By: Emily Laermer WEST WINDSOR Singing, dancing, and acting their way onto Kelsey Theater’s stage at Mercer County Community College, Tomato Patch’s 150 campers performed 12 skits on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. The campers split up on their first day of camp into two groups,…
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GUEST OPINION by Paul R. Shelly: State’s old model for educated workforce is failing
New model needed to prevent against underqualified workers By: Paul R. Shelly New Jersey needs a new model for workforce and economic competitiveness, one closely tied to individual and state prosperity through education. The old model wrongly assumes that New Jersey can attract all the bright, talented, well-educated people it needs for vitality and competitiveness…
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South Brunswick Lions set for circus
Scouts put together three-ring fundraiser By: Lacey Korevec Elephants, horses, clowns, strong men and even Spider-Man will make appearances at this year’s South Brunswick Lions Club Circus, which will be held at Crossroads South Middle School, Sept. 2 through Sept. 4. The circus will provide entertainment as well as serve as fundraiser for the group,…
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YWCA Princeton to hold open house Sept. 8
Showcasing the many facets of the YWCA Princeton, the Main Event is an open house, a networking evening, and a membership drive all in one. The YWCA has changed and evolved over the past year. On Friday, Sept. 8, from 4 to 8 p.m., interested parties are invited to bring friends and family. There…
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Montgomery police program will target drunken motorists
By: Jake Uitti MONTGOMERY From Aug. 18 to Sept. 4, law enforcement officers from the Montgomery Township Police Department will be stepping up impaired driving enforcement as part of the "You Drink and Drive, You Lose 2006" statewide crackdown. The end of the summer season is traditionally a time of social gatherings, which often…
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Planners like dining rules
Board agrees with idea, wants revisions By: Candice Leigh Helfand The Planning Board agreed that an ordinance regulating outdoor dining is a good idea. However, the planners said they would like the proposal to require more space for pedestrians and specifics about what hours outdoor dining would be allowed. The Planning Board met Aug. 3…
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Rush Holt visiting Monroe
Holt to hold public meeting, discuss issues By: Stephanie Brown U.S Rep. Rush Holt, whose district includes Jamesburg and Monroe, and U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez will hold a public meeting in Monroe on Tuesday. Rep. Holt and Sen. Menendez, who are both up for re-election this year, will discuss issues affecting the community at Monroe…
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A new face at Monroe’s Transportation Department
Michael Costello to take over as supervisor By: Stephanie Brown MONROE The Department of Transportation is moving forward with a new supervisor and expanded bus shuttle system. Former Zoning Board of Adjustment member Michael Costello came on board July 31 as the new transportation supervisor. The position was last held by Sharon White over…
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Sex abuse victim can sue Boychoir School high court rules
Limits set on state’s Charitable Immunity Act By: Kara Fitzpatrick The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled Tuesday John Hardwicke Jr., a former American Boychoir School student, can proceed with litigation against the private Princeton Township school for sexual abuse he claims occurred almost daily by the then-music director. The case will now return to the…
