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MANVILLE: Class outing to diner gained some side lessons
To the editor: On behalf of the staff and students of the Alexander Batcho Intermediate School and Manville High School multi-disabled classrooms, I would like to thank patron Ken and the staff at the Manville Diner for their hospitality and kindness. The ABIS/Manville High School multi-disabled classroom (10 students and four adults) went on a…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Fourth-grader organizes his own neighborhood food drive
Joshua Fox stands in front of the family truck, filled with food donations he solicited in the neighborhood. All the seats are pushed down to make room for 25 bags for the food bank.
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LAWRENCE: Volunteers sought for advisory boards
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Wanted: A few good volunteers to serve on township advisory boards and committees. Township Council is expected to make appointments to fill 71 openings on 20 boards and committees in January, but it needs interested citizens to apply. On the Affordable Housing Board, there are two vacancies for unexpired terms…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Girls capture third straight Group IV cross-country title
Michael Dennis Pictured are members of the Hillsborough High School girls’ cross country team that repeated as state Group IV champions on Saturday at Holmdel Park. In the front row (left to right) are: Meredith Young, Kelly Janokowicz and Stephanie Mauer. In the back row are: assistant coach Marc Bloom, Page Novak, Mallory Drake, Courtney…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Community calendar, week of Nov. 22
Rescheduled auction benefits school choir Friday, Nov. 30 — Hillsborough High School Choir and Choir Parents Association basket auction benefits school choral programs in the Commons of the high school. Doors open 6:45 p.m. ; first tickets pulled at 8:30 p.m. Baskets include a Coach bag, Keurig coffee makers, camera and soda stream units. Ticket…
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LAWRENCE: Hurricane Sandy cleanup costs at $127,000, growing
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer The cost to clean up after Hurricane Sandy is $127,000 and climbing, but Lawrence Township officials have learned the township is eligible for partial reimbursement of those costs by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Municipal Manager Richard Krawczun said the storm has already cost $25,000 in overtime salary and wages…
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MCCC Music Students to Perform in Two Winter Concerts
By Wendy Humphrey Music students from Mercer County Community College will present two holiday-themed concerts in December. Both concerts, which are free and open to the public, will take place at MCCC’s Kelsey Theatre, located at 1200 Old Trenton Road. The MCCC Chorus, directed by Timothy Smith, will present its annual winter concert, “Gloria in…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Personnel moves acted upon by school board
In addition to accepting the resignation of Scott Rocco, assistant superintendent for human resources, the Board of Education made other personnel moves. Nov. 12. Mr. Rocco has been hired as the superintendent of the Spotswood Township School district as of the beginning of 2013. He has been employed in the district since…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Alexandra Lasin will dance in ‘Nutcracker’ ballet
Alexandra Lasin of Hillsborough plays Clara in the New Jersey Youth Ballet’s “Nutcracker” on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 1 p.m. at the Bridgewater Senior Center, 455 Somerville Road. Tickets are $5. Dolls and sweets come to life, mice and toy soldiers do battle and snowflakes dance in a snow-covered forest. The beautiful story,…
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