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Allentown legal action yields school tax savings
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – Legal action borough officials filed against the director of the state Division of Taxation has had a positive outcome for Allentown. During the Jan. 17 meeting of the Borough Council, members of the governing body passed a resolution approving a settlement of the litigation with the state. The…
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Poet from the State Theatre to perform in North Brunswick
The State Theatre’s Artist-in-Residence, poet Glenis Redmond, will perform from 12:30-1:30 p.m on March 1 at the North Brunswick Senior Center, 15 Linwood Place, North Brunswick. Lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m. The program is free, but registration is requested by calling 732-418-2222.
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Students can enter Brain Bee competition
New Jersey high school students have an opportunity to prove their brain power by competing in the 2017 Central New Jersey Regional Brain Bee. Modeled after a traditional spelling bee, the Brain Bee is a live question-and-answer competition in which students are quizzed about the human brain and central nervous system. The contest, which is…
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Community mural art project final phase in Metuchen
The Metuchen Arts Council is currently accepting applications for Phase 4 (Final phase) of the public art project “Mud Making Madness,” the ceramic mural that will eventually cover the entire exterior of the block storage building at the Grove Avenue tennis courts. With “The Seasons” as the theme, each side of the building will reflect…
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CASA volunteers advocate for children
Individuals who are interested in volunteering as a court appointed special advocate will receive training that will teach them to advocate in court and in the community for the needs and rights of children in foster care. Volunteers come from all walks of life and professions, according to a press release from CASA for Children of…
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Performers of the week for Jan. 30
The so-called dead of winter period is brightened by the sparking play of local scholastic athletes. Here is a look at who recently has been lighting it up. The spotlight on boys’ basketball has been these players … With the game on the line, Jack Solano stood on the foul line. Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High…
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FFA members enjoy educational trip to South Africa
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD – Two young adult residents of Upper Freehold Township experienced cultural and personal enrichment during a recent trip to South Africa. Renee Stillwell and Jeremy Posluszny were among a group of FFA members from around the United States who participated in the 12-day excursion in January. Both young adults…
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