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HILLSBOROUGH: Local ‘freeborders’ take to Sourland slope
By Eileen Oldfield, Staff Writer Standing at the top of Murray Drive in Hillsborough Aug. 15, five men slid their feet into bindings on what looked like skateboards. The devices, however, were quite different called “freebords,” their additional wheels and the bindings allowed the borders to mimic snowboarding as they traveled down the hill.…
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PENNINGTON: Farmers’ market moments
Phil McAuliffe The band, "Resistance," performs at the Pennington Farmers’ Market.
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Market’s customers help fight cancer
by John Saccenti, Managing Editor Thanks to customers who need help and support as much as the next person, Stop & Shop in Dayton was able to donate nearly $7,000 to help fight childhood cancer. ”This is something we’re really proud of. You and me and any other person standing behind us in line can…
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MANVILLE: Leadership class may tackle borough graffiti
Bound Brook Police Officer Sasha Higazi and Julie Polyak, of Hillsborough, clean an overpass in Bound Brook during the project by the Leadership Somerset group. Photos courtesy of Tracey Rizk
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Health care reform
Bill Piper, Hopewell Township As a strong supporter of health care reform, I ask readers to consider the following ideas about health care costs at a time when insurance companies are making well over 100 percent more profit than they did 10 years ago. — Forty-five-50 million people can’t afford care beyond what’s provided…
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Assistance sought in planning reunion
The East Brunswick High School (EBHS) class of 1970 will hold a 40-year reunion in August 2010. Organizers are attempting to gather contact information for class members. Individuals who graduated in 1970, have information regarding classmates or would like to be involved in planning the event should email Yvonne DeCarolis at [email protected]. Log on to…
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Temple to hold music classes for toddlers
Young Israel of East Brunswick, 193 Dunhams Corner Road, will host creative movement music and dance classes with Morah Helena. Classes are open to children ages 10 months to 3 years old with a parent or guardian present and will be held 9-9:45 a.m. Thursdays Sept. 10-Dec. 17. The fee is $135. To register, call…
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Monroe rec sponsors sand-sculpting contest
The Monroe Township Recreation Department will sponsor its 11th annual sand-sculpting contest through Sept. 11. The competition is open to township residents who create a sand sculpture during any trip to a beach, lake, resort, campsite, etc. Awards will be presented on Sept. 21 to winners in the following divisions: 5 years old and under;…
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Gardening volunteers needed at library
The Jamesburg Public Library, 229 Gatzmer Ave., seeks volunteers to help with the garden in front of the building. For information or directions, call 732-521-0440.
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