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Sussex County Community College Board Of Trustees Chair Selected To NJ Social Equality Group Sussex County Community College Board Of Trustees Chair Selected To NJ Social Equality Group
Sussex County Community College Board Of Trustees Chair Selected To NJ Social Equality Group Bill Curcio — the Board of Trustees Chair at Sussex County Community College — has been selected to serve on the Committee on Racial and Social Justice, a new group dedicated to the statewide fight for social equality in schools. The panel comprises six members — three presidents and three state county college trustees — was formed by the New Jersey Council of County Colleges, SCCC said in an announcement on its website. Cucio’s membership on the panel resulted partially from discussions with NJCCC co-member and SCCC President Jon Connolly, who says he was aware of Curcio’s enthusiasm in is…

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by Valerie Musson
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Hoboken Mayor Could Be First In NJ To Urge Protestors To Self-Isolate, Get COVID-19 Test Hoboken Mayor Could Be First In NJ To Urge Protestors To Self-Isolate, Get COVID-19 Test
Hoboken Mayor Could Be First In NJ To Urge Protestors To Self-Isolate, Get Covid-19 Test Hoboken's mayor appears to be the first in New Jersey to urge George Floyd protestors to self-isolate and get COVID-19 tests. Mayor Ravi Bhalla on Sunday told anyone who attended Friday's protest along the waterfront to take precautions amid the coronavirus crisis. "Friday’s demonstration was a powerful statement in the struggle for racial equality," the mayor said. "At the same time, to keep our community safe, I ask any resident who attended the event to please schedule a COVID-19 test given the practical difficulties of social distancing at the demonstration." City residents can make a…

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by Cecilia Levine