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Jackson library hosts poster exhibits
JACKSON — During August and September, two poster exhibits, “Bittersweet Harvest” and “Journey Stories,” will be on view at the Jackson Library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson. The exhibits are produced by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES), according to a press release. “Bittersweet Harvest: The Bracero Program, 1942-1964,” showcases six bilingual posters with images…
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Budget increases ‘a major win’ for Catholic schools
While the unfortunate delay in passing the Fiscal Year ’18 state budget certainly held our collective attention for several days this summer and caused concern for many, the final budget approved and signed by Gov. Chris Christie on July 4 was well worth the wait for Catholic schools, here in the Diocese of Metuchen and…
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Malouf and Sansone dealerships send children to Camp Happy Times
The New Jersey Auto Retailers Unite We Care campaign, now in its fourth year, is a partnership between The Valerie Fund and franchised auto retailers to raise money and awareness of The Valerie Fund. Donations from the Malouf and Sansone auto groups will send around 150 campers and their counselors, who have or have had…
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School board candidates file for November election
The following candidates have filed to run for their respective school board seats in the November election. The filing deadline was July 31. North Brunswick: Three three-year terms – David R. Brockman (incumbent), Claribel Cortes (incumbent), Richard D. Liguori, Howard Liu. South Brunswick: Two three-year terms – Patrick Del Piano (incumbent), Arthur L. Robinson (incumbent),…
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Freehold Township hires eight police officers
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Eight men have been hired by municipal officials to serve the community as members of the Freehold Township Police Department. The eight officers were sworn in during the July 25 meeting of the Township Committee. The oath of office was administered to John Araneda, Jonathan Baumann, Brandon Borriello, Joseph Crono Jr., Kevin…
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School board candidates file for November election
The following candidates have filed to run for their respective school board seats in the November election. The filing deadline was July 31. Old Bridge: Three three-year terms – Theresa Burns, Jill DeCaro, Kelly Ellis-Foster (incumbent), Donna Adriani (incumbent), Kyler Dineen, Matthew Sulikowski, Lisa Lent Sayreville: Three three-year terms – Michael J. Macagnone (incumbent), Phyllis…
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School board candidates file for November election
The following candidates have filed to run for their respective school board seats in the November election. The filing deadline was July 31. East Brunswick: Three three-year terms available – Laurie Lachs (incumbent), Todd Simmens (incumbent), Susanna W. Chiu (incumbent), Jean Reger, John Gonzalez. Jamesburg: Two three-year terms available – Scott Passner (incumbent); second petition…
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Bridge Academy
The Bridge Academy is an independent school for students (ages 8–18) with language-based learning disabilities, like dyslexia, auditory processing disorder, ADHD and dysgraphia. The school is located in Lawrenceville, but serves students in Ocean and Monmouth counties. It is a student centered, academically challenging school with clear expectations and learning foundations. They celebrate each child’s…
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Monmouth Players to present several ‘Evenings with William Shakespeare’
Monmouth Players will present “An Evening with William Shakespeare” at 8:15 p.m. Aug. 19 and 26 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 20 and 27 at the Navesink Arts Center, 149 Monmouth Ave., Atlantic Highlands. Tickets are $15 general admission. Coffee and homemade desserts will be available. Reservations are required by calling 732-291-9211, visiting www.monmouthplayers.net or…
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