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Parent workshop to focus on research and inquiry
The South Brunswick Parent Academy will hold a workshop “Research & Inquiry: Engaging Students, Encouraging Discovery” from 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at Crossroads North Middle School, 635 Georges Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. Both the Common Code State Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards require students to be skilled in inquiry and…
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South River Police Department gearing up for 100th anniversary
SOUTH RIVER – The year 2017 marks 100 years of the South River Police Department (SRPD) serving and protecting the residents of South River. Throughout the year, the department will be celebrating its centennial anniversary through historical photos, stories, a t-shirt contest, a special 100th anniversary logo, commemorative badges and a ceremony. In September, South River students were…
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Blood drives scheduled in South Brunswick
South Brunswick will hold blood drives from 1:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 25, Feb. 27 and April 5 at the South Brunswick Utilities Building, in the municipal complex, 540 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. For more information, call 732-329-4000.
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St. Matthew School in Edison holds open house Jan. 29
St. Matthew School, 100 Seymour Ave., Edison, will hold an Open House from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Jan. 29 to kick off Catholic Schools Week. St. Matthew School is a Catholic school where students of varied faiths, racial and ethnic backgrounds learn to understand, appreciate and respect one another. St. Matthew’s offers programs from Pre-K…
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South Brunswick to hold community blood drives
South Brunswick will hold blood drives from 1:30-7:30 p.m. on Feb. 27 and April 5 at the South Brunswick Utilities Building, in the municipal complex, 540 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. For more information, call 732-329-4000.
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St. Augustine School to hold open house Jan. 29
St. Augustine of Canterbury School will hold an open house for students in Pre-K through Grade 8 from 1:30-3 p.m. Jan. 29 at the school, 45 Henderson Road, Kendall Park section of South Brunswick. For more information, call 732-297-6042.
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South Amboy’s new superintendent has experience in urban school districts
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The beginning of the calendar year was the beginning of the school year for the district’s new superintendent, Jorge Diaz. Interim Superintendent Frank Alfano previously served in the role following the retirement of longtime Superintendent Robert Sheedy in 2015. Alfano’s contract ran through Dec. 31, 2016. Diaz, who…
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Women’s Rally in Red Bank aimed to empower the people
By JESSICA HARDING Staff Writer RED BANK — Women, men and children from all walks of life gathered together on Jan. 21 at the Riverside Gardens Park to stand up for what they believe in. The day after the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump, the streets of different areas in America were filled with rallies led…
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