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350 for 50 Writing Contest
By Cotsen Children’s Library Prime your pens! Cotsen’s annual writing competition has begun! Here’s how it works: write a short, 350-word story that includes the sentence, "The machine sprang to life.” (Just 345 words left to go!). Winning stories will be published in the Spring 2013 issue of the Picture Book Press, and the authors…
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LAWRENCE: Spring break days may be lost due to Sandy
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer A shortened spring break for students is possible if classes are canceled again for weather or other emergencies. The Lawrence Township Board of Education adopted a revised 2012-13 calendar at its Nov. 14 meeting that builds four additional emergency closing days into the school calendar. The original calendar included three…
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MANVILLE: Cornelson to serve as rec director
Mayor breaks council tie for interim appointment By Mary Ellen Day, Special Writer Stephanie Cornelson was appointed interim recreation director by the Borough Council Monday night, with Mayor Angelo Corradino breaking a tie vote. The interim appointment will end upon appointment of a permanent Director of Recreation, according to the council’s resolution. The appointment is…
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New Jersey State Library and EBSCO Publishing Partner to Help NJ Homeowners and Businesses Tackle Do-It-Yourself Repairs Easily and Safely
By Gary Cooper New Jersey residents and businesses affected by Hurricane Sandy can now access EBSCO Publishing’s Home Improvement Reference Center™, a resource providing detailed, user-friendly, “how-to” information about home improvements and repairs. This valuable online resource will be available for use in libraries, or remotely using a library card, to assist home and business…
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LIBRARY HAPPENINGS: Nov. 29
December concert: Regina Novicky and the Grace Notes will play and sing in a free concert on Wednesday, Dec. 5, from 7-8:30 p.m. An evening of holiday music with a sing-a-long. Light refreshments will be served. This program is made possible, in part, by funds from the N.J. State Council on the Arts, Department of…
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LAWRENCE: Brrr! Kayla needs your blankets
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer With just one blanket in hand and 1,999 more to go, Kayla Jackson kicked off her fourth annual “Kayla Cares if You’re Cold” blanket drive last week. While shoppers were busy checking off their gift lists, Kayla and her mother, Kathi Jackson, set up shop outside the Lord & Taylor…
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Hurricanes & Floods: Protecting Yourself Financially
By irene maslowski Homeowners in New Jersey are exempt from costly hurricane deductibles for damages due to Superstorm Sandy, saving homeowners thousands of dollars. The hurricane deductible, typically 2% – 5% of the property’s value, is significant compared to the standard homeowners insurance deductible, usually $500-$1,000. Homeowners insurance may not be enough to cover your…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Get ready for tree lighting, Santa’s arrival
Circle these dates on your community calendar. The lighting of the township’s official Christmas tree will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, at the municipal complex on South Branch Road. Santa Claus will arrive to welcome everyone. The Hillsborough High School Chorale will perform outdoors, Norz Farms will set up a petting zoo…
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Church slates ‘A Tour of Titusville’
The West house, 74 River Drive, known locally as the “Blackwell House.” It was built between 1907 and 1913.
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