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HILLSBOROUGH: Teachers press school board on negotiations
Parents displayed signs at the back of the audience at Monday’s school board meeting. Stacy Westhusin, holding sign at left, told the board that teachers had not complained to parents or students about the pace of contract negotiations, but she hoped the situation would be resolved quickly. Staff photo by Gene Robbins
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Garba celebration continues
The Indo-American Cultural Foundation of Central Jersey’s Navratri Garba celebration has been a great success so far this year with more than 4,000 people attending, according to organizers. The Indo-American Cultural Foundation of Central Jersey’s Navratri Garba celebration has been a great success so far this year with more than 4,000 people attending, according to…
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ROBBINSVILLE: NorthStar VETS hosts blessing of the animals
Members of Allentown Presbyterian Church blessed pets both large and small in honor of St. Francis of Assisi. by Nicole W. Wells, Special Writer ROBBINSVILLE — Obtaining a blessing when one is injured, ill or just in need of a rise in spirits is nothing out of ordinary, unless of course the recipient of grace…
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COUNTY: Officials warn about cyber scam
Residents are receiving phone calls from cyber scam artists designed to trick unsuspecting victims into giving the con artist caller full access to their computer content, making it easy for the scammer to commit id County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Director Stephen Scaturro of the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs recently warned county…
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SENIOR CORNER: Oct. 17
CHAPTER A At our November meeting we’ll honor our veterans with a visit from Operation Shoebox NJ executive director Rod Hirsch. He will share photos and letters from those currently serving in Afghanistan and other locations around the world. Bring items for the packages being sent to deployed troops. The donation box will be by…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Senior Cafe renovations applauded
Under the awnings of the new Senior Café, the two presidents of Hillsborough senior groups pose with officials and a joint state legislative resolution. From left are Township Committeeman Greg Burchette, Mayor Frank DelCore, Chapter B’s Nancy Bertin, Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli, Township Committeewoman Gloria McCauley, Assemblywoman Donna Simon, state Sen. Kip Bateman, Chapter A’s Lou…
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PLUMSTED: New school standards focus on literacy
As curriculums and standard tests change throughout the state, the Plumsted School District is preparing in several ways though its emphasis is apparently on keeping the literacy of its students up to speed by David Kilby, Special Writer PLUMSTED — As curriculums and standard tests change throughout the state, the Plumsted School District is preparing…
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FLORENCE-ROEBLING NEWS
by Peg Dotson The Florence United Methodist Church, located at 2nd and Broad streets, will have a roast park and sauerkraut dinner on Oct. 26 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $7.50 for children. For tickets or more information 609-499-1731 or 609-499-1129. There is a waiting list for the Oct. 25 casino…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Teachers press school board on negotiations
Hundreds of teachers, secretaries, custodians and aides filled the school cafeteria Monday night in a show of force and unanimity in ongoing contract negotiations with the Board of Education. By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor Hundreds of teachers, secretaries, custodians and aides filled the school cafeteria Monday night in a show of force and unanimity in…
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