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    By: centraljersey.com BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP – The Bordentown Regional Board of Education has submitted three preliminary questions to the county to be posed as possible separate questions at the school budget elections. Superintendent Constance Bauer said the three questions involve the maintaining of 10 certificated staff, maintaining the current full-day kindergarten program and maintaining the current…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Fire budget approved in minuscule turnout

       Less than one percent of the township’s registered voters turned out Saturday as the $2.06 million fire commission budget was approved.    Only 197 of the township’s 24,928 voters cast ballots in the seven hours of polling at the municipal building. The tally in favor of the $1.6 million local property tax levy to support the…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Duke Farms seeks environmental-friendly tenant

    ‘Sustainable operations’ can apply to work some of 2,700 acres    Duke Farms is seeking interested people to farm portions of its property in Hillsborough in a sustainable operation friendly to the environment.    Identifying sustainable operations that are wildlife-friendly will be the guiding force in the selection process. Organic certification is not required, but all agricultural…

  • Law would simplify claim filings

    By: centraljersey.com TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Sen. Shirley K. Turner, D-Mercer, that would refine unemployment benefit instructions has cleared the full Senate. "Filing an unemployment claim should not be a harrowing experience that discourages people from making claims," said Sen. Turner. "Individuals who have lost their jobs need these benefits to support themselves and…

  • Urges support of efforts of Wisconsin unions

    Amedeo F. D’Adamo Jr., Emeritus Professor of Biology, Hillsborough For the last 35 years I have been a member of a teacher’s union, the Professional Staff Congress at CUNY.    While I have sometimes disagreed with my union (who hasn’t?) I have always supported my union as my bargaining unit.    In Wisconsin, public service unions have…

  • POLICE BLOTTER: Manville man arrested for assault

       Anthony Capaldo was arrested for simple assault in Manville after allegedly striking his ex-girlfriend on Feb. 21.    Police said Mr. Capaldo, 20, of 663 Huff Ave. in Manville, allegedly grabbed Leeann Musolf of Hillsborough by the face with both hands and squeezed it before he pulled it down to his legs, which caused bruising to…

  • MIDDLESEX COUNTY CHAPTER WOMEN’S COUNCIL OF REALTORS ELECTS 2011 SLATE OF OFFICERS

    MIDDLESEX COUNTY CHAPTER WOMEN’S COUNCIL OF REALTORS ELECTS 2011 SLATE OF OFFICERS

    By Robert P. Baker At its monthly meeting at the Days Hotel & Conference Center in East Brunswick, the Middlesex County Chapter of the Women’s Council of Realtors (www.wcrnj.com) announced the installation of officers comprising its 2011 Leadership Team.              Kathleen Morin of Keller Williams Elite Realtors in Metuchen was installed as Chapter President.  Morin,…

  • MANVILLE: Musical teaches more than songs to elementary pupils

    By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer    Students at Roosevelt School had a chance to show off their acting talents as they took part in the Theater Week production of “The Brave Little Tailors.” The weeklong practices turned into a great performance by the fourth and fifth graders.    Sponsored by the Roosevelt Parent Teacher Association from…

  • MANVILLE: Parishioners preparing for church’s pierogi supper

    By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer    Sacred Heart parishioners have been volunteering their time for weeks to make the pierogi which they are well known for. The Altar Rosary Society is holding its annual Pierogi Supper on Wednesday, March 9, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the parish auditorium. The community is invited to join…

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