Tag: Trenton
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Milltown appoints new police chief, three sergeants
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — The swearing in ceremonies for a new police chief and three sergeants essentially marks a new era for the Milltown Police Department. Last year, the department saw the retirement of Chief Raymond Geipel after 27 years of service. On March 20, Brian Knelle, who had been serving as acting police…
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Libraries to hold workshops for business owners, entrepreneurs
TRENTON — The New Jersey State Library in cooperation with the New Jersey Department of Treasury’s Division of Taxation will sponsor small business workshops from February through May at 23 libraries across the state. Morning, afternoon and evening classes have been scheduled. The free workshops cover the twists, turns, nuances and basic information about starting and running…
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Dr. King event preaches togetherness, investing in the community
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK – Filled with hopes and dreams of freedom, equality and peace, hundreds of residents filled the North Brunswick Municipal Building on Jan. 13 to spread the messages of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “As I look across the room this evening, I truly believe if Dr.…
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Officials say New Jersey’s water is safe
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer TRENTON – Despite concerns from environmental groups, state and local officials have said drinking water in New Jersey is safe. Lawrence Hajna, press officer for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), said a recent report by advocacy group Environmental Working Group (EWG) identified carcinogenic metal chromium-6 in 138…
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New Jersey prepares for Oktoberfest
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer German beer, bratwurst and other German delicacies will be in abundance throughout the state this October. George Brobeck, publicity manager for the Trenton-based German American Society, said despite a lack of large festival celebrations, Oktoberfest themes will be prevalent virtually everywhere in New Jersey. “Everyone does an Oktoberfest, maybe not…
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Technology meetups provide opportunities for entrepreneurs
TRENTON — In addition to providing funding and resources to New Jersey’s technology and biotechnology community, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) continuously promotes networking opportunities for entrepreneurs as a way to foster synergy within the Garden State’s technology ecosystem. Through its social media pages, the EDA routinely highlights events such as technology meetups,…
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Fife and Drum Taptoe concert series at Trenton’s Old Barracks Museum
TRENTON – The Old Barracks Museum celebrates history, music, and warm summer evenings with the fourth annual Taptoe Concert Series on July 8 and July 29. Gates open at 7 p.m. and the music starts at dusk to magically and musically transport you to the eighteenth century. Reserved seating is available on the balconies or…
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New Jersey sees lags in new school breakfast payment option
New Jersey schools are behind the curve in taking advantage of a new option that can bring more federal dollars into school districts to pay for meals for low-income children, according to a new national report. Just 35 percent of eligible, high-poverty New Jersey schools have taken advantage of the Community Eligibility Provision compared to…
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Help from Trenton for those with permanent physical disabilities
TRENTON—Department of Human Services Acting Commissioner Elizabeth Connolly welcomed approximately 35 guests to the 30th anniversary celebration of the Personal Assistance Services Program (PASP). PASP provides personal assistants for routine, non-medical assistance to New Jersey residents with permanent physical disabilities, ages 18 to 70, who need support to maintain their independence while working, going to…