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Charter school faced board, won
I n regard to the recent article about the East Brunswick school board once again using hundreds of thousands of our taxpayer dollars by pursuing a never-ending and losing lawsuit against the Hatikvah International Charter School of East Brunswick, I am reminded of my favorite movie “Hoosiers,” which is also about a very, very small…
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Crackdown on fraudulent contractors applauded
Following the freak October snowstorm of 2011, as well as Hurricane Irene, tens of thousands of New Jerseyans suffered significant property damage requiring extensive repair. Backlogs of work among many reputable and well-established area contractors led many to seek out secondary or perhaps even tertiary options via word-of-mouth, telephone directories, online searches or even fliers…
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Why waste paper on unnecessary calendars?
I recently received my recycling and solid-waste calendar from East Brunswick. It is a wellconceived document. It contains a great deal of information for most residents. It discusses fertilizer application, soil testing, white-goods removal, leaves and plant waste — all items of interest. There is even a little “Did You Know?” area that says every…
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PBA contract in place, amid questions
BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer JAMESBURG — The local Police BenevolentAssociation is seeking an interpretation of the new collective bargaining agreement it signed in December after reaching an agreement with borough officials. According to Denise Jawidzik, borough administrator, the new three-year contract is still valid and in place, despite the PBA’s request for an additional…
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Scouts schedule cookie booth sales
Milltown Girl Scout Cadette Troop No. 80037 will hold several cookie booth sales in the coming weeks. The schedule is as follows: • Feb. 4, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. —Acme, 300 Ryders Lane, Milltown; • Feb. 11, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. — Drive-Thru Cookie Sale in the parking lot at United Methodist Church, 47 N. Main St.,…
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Milltown students commit to work for positive change
Kilmer school takes part in program inspired by teen killed at Columbine BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Joyce Kilmer students pledged to continue Rachel Scott’s message of creating a culture of kindness and compassion throughout the school year. MILLTOWN — Although the Columbine High School shootings happened more than a decade ago, officials at Joyce…
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Tinitigan named acting police chief in South River
Police veteran of 16 years sits in for Bouthillette, who is retiring BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH RIVER — The borough has a new man in charge of the police force. Mark Tinitigan, fresh off his December graduation from the FBI National Academy, has been appointed to serve as acting police chief. John Bouthillette, who…
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Donors sought for Feb. 5 blood drive
Congregation Etz Chaim Monroe Township Jewish Center will conduct a blood drive 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 5 at the temple, 11 Cornell Ave., Monroe. Appointments are preferred. Interested donors should email Hope Fisher at [email protected]; sign up online at www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code 02212392; or call the temple office at 732-251-1119 and leave a…
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