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Author Todd Ritter to appear at bookstore
Barnes & Noble, 869 Route 1 south, North Brunswick, will host author Todd Ritter 2 p.m. Oct. 16 for an educator reception. The Star-Ledger journalist Ritter will read selections from his new mystery, answer questions from the public, and autograph copies of his latest release, “Bad Moon” at 3 p.m. Oct. 16. To register for…
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St. Barnabas Church appoints new rector
Valerie L. Balling SOUTH BRUNSWICK — St. Barnabas Episcopal Church announced the appointment of a new rector on Sept. 28. After a two-year search, the Rev. Valerie L. Balling, of Piscataway, will be filling the vacant position at the Monmouth Junction church. “I am delighted and blessed to be a part of this wonderful community,”…
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Linwood students to be rewarded for positive behavior
BY JENNIFER AMATO “Linwood Paves the Road to Success” is the theme of a positive reinforcement program for behavior at Linwood Middle School, kicking off this week. JENNIFER AMATO NORTH BRUNSWICK — Walk to the right. Speak in a quiet voice. Hand in your homework consistently and on time. Help fellow students if their books…
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KOC fundraiser at Stop & Shop Oct. 15
The Knights of Columbus Council No. 6345 of St. Augustine Church will hold an Alzheimer’s disease fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 15 at the Stop & Shop on Route 27 in South Brunswick.
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Support the library, get treats for your dog
Outside of a dog, a book is man’s best friend. You can be the North Brunswick Library’s best friend by buying a doggie library card. All proceeds benefit the North Brunswick Library Foundation, whose sole purpose is to raise funds for the future expansion of the library building on its present site or the erection…
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N.B. resident makes gift-giving a piece of cake
Jacqueline Young makes ‘diaper cakes’ for baby showers, other occasions BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Jackie Young, of North Brunswick, custom creates diaper cakes for baby showers that consist of diapers, clothing, stuffed animals and other baby essentials. JENNIFER AMATO NORTH BRUNSWICK — With three little ones at home, diapers are probably the last thing…
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Women’s group to make fashion connection
Ann Taylor Loft will provide clothing for fall fashion show BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Ann Taylor Loft sales associate Blair Scott (r) adjusts the outfit of model Shaniece DeWalt (l) during a practice run on Sept. 28 for a fashion show, sponsored by the Brunswick Women’s Connection, East Brunswick, to be held Oct. 20.…
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Once again, the little guy is left out of the equation
CODA GREG BEAN Somewhere in New Jersey tonight, a bunch of state bureaucrats, and members of the state’s retail merchants association will be tossing and turning, unable to sleep. Their pulses will be racing, and anger will be boiling in their guts. The bureaucrats are in a funk because they know that all over their…
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Anti-charter groups misinterpret original intent
GUEST COLUMN JOSEPH V. DORIA JR., ED.D. New Jersey’s embrace of charter schools over the past 15 years has been lukewarm at best. The original law, of which I was a prime sponsor, was signed in January 1996 and envisioned a fairly robust demand. In anticipation of that, the law placed a cap of 135…
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