Tag: Columbus Day
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Opinion: Area resident disappointed in Princeton council’s treatment of discussion about Columbus Day
On Sept. 30 I was before the Town Council of Princeton. I would like to clarify that I am not a resident of Princeton. The reason I appeared before the Town Council was the disenchantment I had with their attempt to de emphasize Christopher Columbus Day by having a Native American Day on the same…
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Resident feels Italian Americans attacked by Princeton observing Indigenous Peoples Day rather than Columbus Day
Upset that the Princeton Council allegedly canceled Columbus Day in favor of Indigenous Peoples Day, which both fall on the second Monday in October, the council was chastised for those actions at its Sept. 30 meeting. Daniel Guerriero, who is an Italian American, lambasted the Princeton Council for the “bigotry, bias and prejudice” that it…
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Councilman, Ladies Auxiliary member to be honored at North Brunswick Columbus Day Ball
The Italian American Social Club (IAC) of North Brunswick will honor Township Councilman Carlo Socio and Carmela Arico, charter member of the IAC Ladies Auxiliary, at its annual Columbus Day Ball, scheduled for 6-11 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Pines Manor, 2085 Route 27, Edison. Dinner and dancing will be held from 8-11 p.m. Open…
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Columbus Day Ball will honor Italian American residents
The Italian American Social Club of North Brunswick will sponsor its annual Columbus Day Ball at 6 p.m. on Oct. 14 at the Pines Manor in Edison. This year’s Guests of Honor are Connie Adamo and Louie Fama. Adamo has resided in North Brunswick since 1950. She and her late husband Rocco and son Ray have dedicated…
