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Reader on the roof
Gwen Waxman, the vice principal of Greenbrook Elementary School in Kendall Park, read Maurice Sendak’s “Where the Wild Things Are” from the school’s rooftop on Oct. 22 as an agreement with students who participated in a “Reach for the Stars” fundraiser held for two weeks in September. Waxman challenged students to read a minimum of…
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Local learning center celebrates 10 years in business
Kiddie Kingdom on Route 130 offers childcare, education BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer PHOTOS BY JENNIFER AMATO Kiddie Kingdom in North Brunswick is celebrating 10 years of child care and education for infants and toddlers (left), as well as for older children (right). NORTH BRUNSWICK — The reality of having a close-knit family has expanded…
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North Brunswick marks 230th anniversary with gala
Small-business owners recognized for their contributions to the community BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK – The sights, sounds and images of North Brunswick were the focus of the town’s 230th anniversary gala, coordinated by Michael Hritz and Richard Liguori at the East Brunswick Hilton on Friday. The purpose was to celebrate the rich…
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Nov. 4 fundraiser to support multiple sclerosis research
Stephen K. Jones, of S.B., will be honored for his work at RWJUH BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer Stephen K. Jones SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Stephen K. Jones, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) in New Brunswick and 12-year resident of Kendall Park, has been named the Humanitarian Honoree…
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County is discussing hazard mitigation plan
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — A representative from the Middlesex County Office of Emergency Management [OEM] discussed the county’s multijurisdictional hazard mitigation plan during the North Brunswick Council workshop meeting Oct. 13. Hazard mitigation reduces the risks posed by natural and/or man-made hazards on a place and its population. Hazard mitigation measures…
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N.B. seeking photographs of past generations
Arcadia Publishing set to create pictorial history book ‘Images of America: North Brunswick’ BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Can you remember when Milltown Road was a dirt road? Or when snuff mills were in operation in North Brunswick? Or when the Royal Manor was a popular nightclub? If so, you are invited…
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Celebrating Diwali
Left: Nikki Anand takes part in making a fireworks painting to recognize the celebration of Diwali at the Kiddie Academy of North Brunswick on Oct. 14. Kiddie Academy celebrated the Indian “Festival of Lights” with children’s festivities, henna tattoos and information about the holiday. Above: Kiddie Academy pre-K teacher Silvie Hauser assists children in making…
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JEFF GRANIT staff Kayla Valpone points to a Diwali celebration poster held by Ruchi Kanna at Kiddie Academy of North Brunswick on Oct. 14. Kiddie Academy celebrated the Indian “Festival of Lights” with a variety of activities. More photos, page 22.
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Teens scaring up money to help families in need
Haunted house at 4-H Center open weekends in October BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Middlesex County’s 4-H Center has been transformed into a thrilling “Haunted Asylum” in an attempt to raise money for needy families across the county. Money raised from the haunted house and other 4-H fundraisers throughout the year go…
