TRENTON— Shortcomings inherent in the new Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) law have the potential to create long-lasting negative consequences, and legislators should consider necessary adjustments to the law to protect students, according to the New Jersey Association of School Administrators (NJASA).
Linden Kindergartners Are All Smiles
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LINDEN — School No. 10 Principal Sandy Coliagnese recently stopped by the classroom to receive hugs and smiles from the kindergartners in Angel Bellero’s classroom.
Flamenco At Kean Stage
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UNION–Kean Stage will present a stunning dance performance by Compania Flamenca Jose Porcel on Saturday, Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m. in Kean University’s Wilkins Theatre.
Pebble Players Present “Once Upon A Mattress”
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SUMMIT—Pebble Players, Stony Hill Players Youth Theater Organization in Summit, presents “Once Upon A Mattress”.
Buskin & Batteau To Return To Rahway For Limited Engagement
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RAHWAY — Summer may be over, but the Rahway Mayor’s Summer Concert Series continues at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 3, when folk-rock artists David Buskin and Robin Batteau return to Rahway for one show only at the Union County Performing Arts Center.
Business Partnership To Present Travel & Tourism Speed Networking Event
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BRIDGEWATER – The Somerset County Business Partnership and www.visitsomersetnj.org will present “Tourism Talks,” Central New Jersey’s largest travel industry networking event on Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 5 to 8 p.m. The event will take place at Maggiano’s Little Italy, 600 Commons Way, Bridgewater.
Blindness Awareness Month Puts Spotlight On “Outspoken Library” Kiosks
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TRENTON– Since 2009, October in New Jersey has been designated as Blindness Awareness Month to stress the vital importance of Braille literacy; to build awareness about the prevention, treatment and cure of blindness and other visual impairments; and to highlight the resources available through the NJ State Library Talking Book & Braille Center (TBBC) and local libraries.
IRS To Hold Tax Practitioner Seminar At Middlesex County College
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MOUNTAINSIDE – In preparation for the 2011 tax-filing season, the Internal Revenue Service in partnership with the NJ Association of Public Accountants (NJAPA), the NJ Division of Taxation and cooperating colleges has scheduled a series of one-day tax seminars at New Jersey area colleges during October and November.
IRS Seeks Community Volunteers Throughout New Jersey
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MOUNTAINSIDE – “The Internal Revenue Service is seeking volunteers for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (VITA/TCE) Program,” said New Jersey’s IRS spokesperson Gregg Semanick. “The IRS is looking for volunteers to take part in VITA/TCE throughout New Jersey during the upcoming tax filing season.”