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PRINCETON: 263rd Commencement held at Princeton University
Drew Gilpin Faust, president of Harvard University about to receive her honorary Doctor of Laws degree at the Princeton University commencement. Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski
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MANVILLE: Town seeks Passaic-style flood panel with state
By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer Following his meeting with federal officials and in light of a recently created commission to look at flooding problems in the Passaic River region, Councilman Rich Onderko said he contacted Gov. Chris Christie in the hope a panel can be formed to benefit Manville as well. "I hoped (Gov. Christie)…
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Symphonic band sets summer concert dates
The Raritan Valley Symphonic Band will present “The Greatest Generation, Part 2”, a pops concert, 3 p.m. June 13th in the Bridgewater-Raritan High School auditorium, 600 Garretson Road, Bridgewater. Admission is free and open to the public. ”The Greatest Generation” is a term coined by journalist Tom Brokaw to describe the generation who grew up…
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Budget approved, minus one vote
Republican cites lack of effort to bring down tax rate By: Lea Kahn – Staff Writer Township Council gave final approval to the proposed 2010 municipal budget, which carries a 6-cent municipal property tax rate increase, following a sparsely attended public hearing Tuesday night. Four people turned out. Township Council voted 4-1 to approved the…
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PARENTING PEARLS: Asian education model can work for students
By Dr. Mae Sakharov Over the past several decades, bridging ancient Eastern with modern Western methods of medicine and self-care has become more commonplace. The reasons are multifold: increased accessibility, public demand, and the acknowledgment that this integration is beneficial for health and healing. The 5,000-year-old procedure of acupuncture is no longer discounted or feared,…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Communities and county plan safe shredding event
By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer Hillsborough, Manville and Millstone will be holding the first of two municipal shred days on June 19, when residents can bring any papers needing to be shredded to the Auten Road facility, on Auten Road in Hillsborough. According to Manville Department of Public Works Director Phil Petrone, residents do not…
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Peter Stadtmueller becomes Manville troop’s 50th Eagle Scout
By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer Peter Stadtmueller earned the rank of Eagle Scout on May 15 but he also became the 50th Scout for Boy Scout Troop 193 to achieve the rank. A ceremony was held at the Veterans of Foreign War Post 2290 in Manville with family, Scouts and leaders attending. Scoutmaster Jim…
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What’s going on …
Memorial Day Parade By: centraljersey.com Monday, May 31 – The 91st Hightstown Memorial Day Parade will start at 9 a.m. at the Walter C. Black Elementary School on Stockton Street, Hightstown, rain or shine. "We Support Our Troops" will be this year’s theme. For further information, call Larry Quattrone at 448-9429( home), 448-4146 (work). Veterans…
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Kianka, Mackey lead 10 HoVal athletes into MOC
By: Rich Fisher – Sports Editor For an expanded version of the story go to www.hopewellvalley.news.com. SOUTH PLAINFIELD – Emily Kianka is a defending champion in so many meets these days, it has become as common as putting on her spikes. Kianka will enter tonight’s (Thursday’s) NJSIAA Meet of Champions trying to defend her high…
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