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St. Francis Cathedral School, Metuchen
St. Francis Cathedral School third-grade students recently used technology, geography, and some stellar detective work as they played “Mystery Skype” with another third-grade class from around the world. Using the SMART Board, iPads and HP Netbooks, they were able to see and hear the other class as they gave them clues about where they were located.…
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Dipierro follows father’s footsteps, joins Monroe council
By Kathy Chang MONROE – The Township Council unanimously appointed Blaise Dipierro as the Ward 2 councilman at a special meeting on Jan. 12 to fill the position vacated by Gerald Tamburro when he became mayor. Dipierro is following in the footsteps of his father, Michael Dipierro, who previously served as a Ward 2 councilman and mayor. The…
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East Brunswick Board of Ed seeks input from residents during Jan. 26 meeting
The East Brunswick Board of Education will hold a special board meeting 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26 in the cafeteria at Hammarskjold Middle School, 200 Rues Lane. The event is designed to offer residents the opportunity to provide input on strategic-planning school subcommittees including Community Relations, Child Nutrition, Curriculum and Assessment, Extracurricular, Facilities and School Logistics.…
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Tickets available for BIC Charity Ball on March 20
The Sayreville Association for Brain Injured Children (BIC) will sponsor its 21st annual Charity Ball noon-5 p.m. March 20 at the Grand Marquis, Route 9, Old Bridge. The nonprofit organization provides year-round recreation programs for children and adults with special needs. Tickets cost $105 per person and include a cocktail hour followed by dinner, music…
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NT on campus published jan. 20
Erin Palmer of Manalapan has been named to the dean’s list for the 2015 fall semester at Kutztown University, Kutztown, Pennsylvania. Kyle T. Kutz of Howell has been named to the dean’s list for the 2015 fall semester at Kutztown University, Kutztown, Pennsylvania. Marisa Ashley Moses of Howell has been named to the dean’s list…
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Edison Police to hold Civilian Police Academy
The Edison Police Department will hold a Civilian Police Academy starting Feb. 23 from 7:30-9:30 p.m., and will run for eight Tuesday evenings through April. The academy, to be held at the Edison Municipal Complex, 100 Municipal Blvd., is open to all Edison residents, 18 or older, who register before Jan. 29. The class size…
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French club to host Feb. 2 meeting
Francophonie Metuchen will meet from 7:45-9:45 p.m., Feb. 2, at 243 Amboy Ave., Metuchen. Discussions are in French. Participation is free. Relaxed work meetings with moderate preparations and active participation in discussions are required. For more information, call Sam Van Chama, using French, at 732-767-9372.
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Music Program schedules events
The Metuchen High School Music Program will kick off 2016 with two community-oriented events. The music students will cook and serve breakfast to all participants with a ticket at Applebee’s, 1045 Route 1 South, Edison, from 8-10 a.m. on Jan. 30. The cost is $10. The second event is Designer Bag Bingo to be held…
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Ceremony in Jackson will be reminder of MIA/POWs
JACKSON – An empty chair and table will soon stand as a testament to the thousands of missing military members who have served in America’s wars. On Feb. 3 at 2 p.m., local veterans, municipal officials and members of the New Jersey chapter of Rolling Thunder will host a Missing Man Table and Chair of Honor…
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