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Seven vying for three seats on N.B. school board
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer George Callan NORTH BRUNSWICK — Seven candidates are running for three three-year terms on the North Brunswick Board of Education. A candidates night will be held at 7 p.m. April 14 at North Brunswick Township High School, Raider Road. The election will be 2- 9 p.m. April 21 in the…
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Parsons Elem. giving tools to succeed to kindergartners
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Teachers involved with the “Tools of the Mind” literacy curriculum at Parsons Elementary are already calling the program a success. The first-year pilot program focuses on individualized instruction, building self-regulation in order to build content knowledge, stay on task, have self-control and complete tasks. Each morning, each…
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NBPD warns of scams using water company
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The township police department is warning residents to be wary of impostors claiming to be employees from local utility companies. On March 19, a woman said a man came to her home on Arlington Avenue claiming he was from a water company, according to police reports. She…
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Mock trial team ‘found what they’re looking for’ during competition
N.B. places third in N.J. while presenting musical piracy case BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The North Brunswick Township High School Mock Trial Team has placed third in the state after a series of regional competitions. The 2008-09 Vincent J. Apruzzese High School Mock Trial Competition focuses on students preparing a legal…
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FAMILY FITNESS – Advertorial
by Gloria Averbuch Advertorial FAMILY FITNESS The family that plays together, gets fit together. Working out as a unit-including everything from casual family activities to sports and exercise-is an excellent, proven vehicle for practicing healthy habits and developing social and emotional bonds. Particularly in relation to children, research has shown that the number one influence…
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St. Barnabas welcomes new Deacon Cathy Brunson
BY KELLY D’ANNA Correspondent Cathy Brunson SOUTH BRUNSWICK — St. Barnabas Episcopal Church’s newest member, Cathy Brunson, will now serve as a deacon. Brunson was initially ordained as a deacon in September 2002. As the new deacon in South Brunswick, her administrative duties will include assisting the priest in mass, setting and clearing the altar,…
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N.B. says goodbye to former fire chief
Joseph Giaritelli, 73, laid to rest April 1 The North Brunswick Township Volunteer Fire Department said goodbye to a former chief on April 1. Joseph Giaritelli passed away March 23 at the New Jersey Firemen’s Home in Boonton at the age of 73. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff He was a life member of North…
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Domestic violence support groups forming
Domestic violence self-help groups are now forming in Middlesex County and the surrounding areas. Any individual living in an abusive relationship or has recently left one is welcome. For more information, call 732-725-1689.
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N.B. school budget presents 1.9¢ increase
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer The 2009-10 North Brunswick Township school budget could have a total tax impact of 1.9 tax points, or $32 annually, on the average assessed home of $157,000, if voters approve the budget April 21. Last year’s $80.9 million budget, which would have raised taxes 4.6 cents annually, failed by only…
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