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MANVILLE: Smiling faces greet visiting ABIS students
By Eileen Oldfield Staff Writer At first, the 22 eighth-graders from two of Michelle Mongillo’s social studies classes who went to Bridgeway Nursing Home, in Bridgewater, were nervous about visiting the residents. But the residents’ smiling faces as the students led them through games, arts and crafts or simply spoke with them quickly made the…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Board finalizing plans for summer improvements
By Eileen Oldfield Staff Writer Summer’s here, and it’s time 22 projects to repair or improve Hillsborough’s schools and this year, a grant will fund about 40 percent of the project costs. The facilities committee, Dr. Forsthoffer, and Business Administrator and Board Secretary Aiman Mahmoud discussed the projects initially, with the full board discussing…
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Making Memories that Last a Lifetime
By Donna Dass For Immediate Release May 27, 2009 Contact: Donna Dass, Public Relations Director Somerset Valley YMCA (908) 369-0490 ext. 17 Making Memories that Last a Lifetime Register Today for Summer Camp at the Somerset Valley YMCA As parents look for opportunities to keep their active children busy this summer, the Somerset Valley…
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HILLSBOROUGH: County Dems honor Mae Gandolfo’s efforts
By Audrey Levine Staff Writer She is more comfortable behind the scenes, and that was never more evident than right before receiving the Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Extraordinary Service, having described herself as a “nervous wreck” while preparing to receive the award at a public ceremony. ”I’m not much of a speaker, and I had…
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MANVILLE: Police blotter
At 10:38 p.m. May 18, a South 16th Avenue resident reported that someone vandalized her vehicle, putting toilet paper on it, while the car was parked outside her residence. Police checked the area, but found no suspects. John Kersis, no age given, of South Fifth Avenue, was charged with disorderly conduct after he reported damage…
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MANVILLE: Fire call changes parade’s plan
The VFW color guard leads the parade. Photo by Mary Ellen Zangara
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WEST WINDSOR: Cell phone antennas get an OK
By Kristine Snodgrass, Staff Writer WEST WINDSOR — Handcuffed by state statute, the township planning board reluctantly approved the construction of cell phone antennas on top of an existing electrical tower in a residential neighborhood late Wednesday. The decision, made just before midnight , was met with frustration from a group of more than 20…
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MONTGOMERY: Plan to upgrade school buildings advances
By Kristine Snodgrass, Staff Writer MONTGOMERY — The Montgomery Township Board of Education is moving forward with plans to hold a referendum on a proposed $24-million upgrade to building systems in four of the district’s schools. The project, approved to receive 40 percent funding from the state Department of Education, primarily consists of various upgrades…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Student hopes film shines on silver screen
by Davy James, Staff Writer A South Brunswick resident with celluloid dreams will take his first steps toward a career in filmmaking at two upcoming local film festivals. Ryan O’Laughlin, of Dayton, will be screening his short film “Melancholamorbus” at both the Lighthouse International Film Festival and the New Jersey International Film Festival in June.…
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