ERIC SUCAR staff Spotswood High School students navigate their robot through a practice field during a meeting of the Tech Club after school March 19. The first-year club, which goes by the moniker Heavy Metal Robotix, is making its name in area robotics competitions. See story, page 29.
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Officials pare down budget to avoid steeper tax increase
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer
Jamesburg taxpayers can expect to bear some of the brunt of state aid cuts if the revised municipal budget is approved. Faced with the loss of more than $300,000 in state aid, borough officials said they left no stone unturned in their attempts to minimize the municipal tax rate increase, which stands at 12.5 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. More...
Rabbi Yossi Goodman gives a reading of the Megillah with help from Josh Roth (left) and Berel Linde during the Chabad Center of East Brunswick's Purim celebration. Tony Newmark, 12, of East Brunswick, spins a Japanese umbrella. More...
Locals, visitors observe reading of Megillah, enjoy traditional feast
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer
MONROE- Jewish community members here were able to celebrate Purim in Israel Friday without even stepping onto a plane. The Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe transformed a portion of the Forsgate Country Club to bring a taste of Israel to their lively Purim celebration. More...
Construction began last fall on facility at Heavenly Farms
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer
EAST BRUNSWICK - The township administration is expected to produce a final cost estimate next week for the community arts center, which is under construction at Heavenly Farms. Mayor William Neary said he expects Township Business Administrator James White to have the cost figure at theMarch 31 council meeting. More...
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