Simmens, Luxenberg chosen to lead board
EBHS senior, 18, begins three-year term as board reorganizes
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer
      EAST BRUNSWICK - The Board of Education reorganized last week, gaining a new, 18-year-old member and electing a new president and vice president for the year. Michael Hughes, a senior at East Brunswick High School, was sworn in to a three-year term on the board May 3, while incumbent Scott Luxenberg began his second full term and Holly Howard was sworn in for a fifth term.
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EBHS team to hit airwaves
      Following two rounds of victories, the academic team from East Brunswick High School can be seen this weekend competing in the third round in "The Challenge," a quiz show that tests students' knowledge in a "Jeopardy"-style format. The third-round match-up between East Brunswick High School and Highland Park High School will air on News 12 New Jersey at 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
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Boro wants to ensure students are residents
Council will not cut school budget, which failed by five votes
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer
      HELMETTA - Borough officials will not cut the defeated school budget this year, but will instead make a series of recommendations to the Board of Education in the interest of saving money. Residents turned down the $3.98 million school budget for 2007-08 by a margin of just five votes on April 17. The vote was 38-33, with just 5 percent of registered voters casting ballots.
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