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ROBBINSVILLE: Two school buildings feeling the squeeze
Overcrowded K-8 facilities is focus of BOE brainstorming session By Joanne Degnan, Managing Editor ROBBINSVILLE — The Board of Education met with the school district’s architects recently to brainstorm ideas for dealing with overcrowded K-8 facilities, including expanding Sharon Elementary School and Pond Middle School or possibly building a brand new school. The K-3 Sharon…
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LAWRENCE: Previously owned jewelry sellers might need licenses
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Pawn shops, jewelry stores and other businesses that buy previously owned jewelry, gems and precious metals would have to be licensed by Lawrence Township under an ordinance introduced by Township Council at its Nov. 1 meeting. The ordinance is set for a public hearing and final action at Township Council’s…
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MANVILLE: Police blotter for week of Nov. 10
A Fucillo Street caller at 3:39 p.m. Oct. 31 said eggs were thrown at his house and vehicle. Patrol responded and found all debris had been removed from the home and vehicle. * * * Samuel Matthews of the Bronx came to headquarters at 3:42 p.m. Oct. 31 to report he lost his…
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Free Thanksgiving Dinner in Plainfield Planned by Unity Bank at the Salvation Army
By Yankee Public Relations PLAINFIELD, N.J. (November 9, 2011) – Unity Bank’s Chris Bono is inviting some friends, new and old, to a free Thanksgiving Dinner at the Plainfield Salvation Army. He is hoping for about 300 people. “Last year we attracted about 150 people for our first free Thanksgiving dinner for families in need…
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UPPER FREEHOLD: Seniors have fun to support a good cause
Trick-or-treaters Steve Satran, Sally Koenigsberg and Susan Drucker were part of a contingent of 29 residents from the Four Seasons adult community who collected five carloads full of donated groceries for the Allentown Presbyterian Church’s food pantry by going door-to-door on Halloween eve in their neighborhood. Photo by Sharyn Falkowitz
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HILLSBOROUGH: Township health department to give flu shots Nov. 18
The Hillsborough Health Department will sponsor a flu vaccination clinic on Friday, Nov. 18, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the in the multi-purpose room of the Hillsborough Municipal Building on South Branch Road. The clinic is for Hillsborough and Millstone Borough residents ages 18 years and older. No advance registration is…
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ALLENTOWN: Salon raises $1,800 for juvenile diabetes research
The staff of Create Yourself salon in Allentown recently raised $1,800 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation with a “cut-a-thon” fundraiser. From left: Nicole Ranalli, Maggie Gentz, Jenna Grygon, Michelle Balsamides, Staci Lacy, Tina Freiberger (back), Rose Jones (front); Amy Bole; Theresa Scotto; Lisa McGrady; and salon owner Nicole Schoen.
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Peapack-Gladstone Bank Brings Holiday Cheer to Somerset County Residents
Peapack-Gladstone Bank collected hundreds of gifts for needy Somerset County residents in 2010.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Veterans thanks Student Council officers, MacFarland Intermediate School We would like to thank all veterans who have served and protected our country. This means a lot to everyone, especially the students and faculty at MacFarland Intermediate School. Thank you for risking your lives to help keep others safe. We have learned about veterans and their…
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