JEFF GRANIT staff Ameila Chan, 8, of Spotswood, waits to see if the grabber will drop the prize during the final session of Summer Story Time at the Spotswood Public Library on Aug. 11. The event featured crafts, games and treats. More photos, page 26.
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Spotswood, Helmetta officials raise concerns about costs
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer
Local officials in Spotswood and Helmetta remain unhappy with the forced merger of their school districts. Following a meeting last week involving representatives of both towns and the state Department of Education, which ordered the consolidation this summer, Spotswood officials said they are concerned the deal will cost their taxpayers $500,000 over the next five years. More...
District previously allowed passes at both parents' homes
BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer
Divorced parents of East Brunswick students learned this summer that their children will no longer be bused to and from both parents' homes. Bonny Berger Kelter said she was shocked to receive a letter from the school district in July informing her that she and her ex-husband will no longer receive dual bus passes for their sons, who attend East Brunswick schools. More...
JEFF GRANIT staff Jim Wehringer of Monroe hands his son, Brett, 5, a 15-inch largemouth bass that they caught during Monroe Township's annual Fishing Derby at Molder's Fishing Farm off Englishtown Road on Aug. 11. Brett's sister, Brooke, 6, looks on with excitement. More...
Vaccines to be distributed for students, staff this fall
BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer
Educators from throughout Middlesex County gathered last week to discuss a federally recommended school-based vaccination program to halt the spread of H1N1 influenza, or swine flu, in the coming school year. More...
Taubenslag honored for 50 years of work
