Author: Central Jersey
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MILLSTONE: Comfort and kindness for all, including dogs
Jessica Mashkevich’s son, Ben, models the Throwbee. Courtesy photo
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CHESTERFIELD CHATTER: July 24
By Nancy Mrzljak The Crosswicks Library Summer Story Hour will be held today, 9:30 a.m., Thursday, July 24, at the Crosswicks Library on Main Street in Crosswicks. The event will feature a guest reader, craft, and snack. Stories will be geared towards pre-k through second grade; however all are welcome to attend. Guest readers include…
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HUNTERDON:Robbins: The mystical power of hot air ballooning
By John Tredrea, Special Writer One day in the early 1980s, Tom Robbins took a ride that changed his life forever. "I went up in a hot air balloon," he said. "I loved it so much that I quit my job and went into business giving people rides." He’s been doing that for 30 years…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Battles brew over school board seats
All three incumbents on the Hillsborough Board of Education said they will file for another three-year term in the November election. One, Judith Haas, had done so by Tuesday. Jennifer Haley and Christopher Pulsifer said they, too, would seek re-election. Two challengers had filed by Tuesday, and at least a third was expected. Steven Cohen,…
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MANVILLE: Annual summer festival begins Tuesday
By Mary Ellen Day, Special Writer The 46th annual Sacred Heart Summer Festival begins Tuesday, and all the preparations are well underway for the first one under the newly formed Christ the Redeemer parish. The event will be held on the Sacred Heart church grounds on Filak Street. The festival is well known for its…
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COLUMBUS CORNER: July 24
On the fourth Sunday of each month (except for December when the service will be on Dec. 21) the First Baptists Church of Moorestown’s worship service is centered around one of the 12 steps of addiction recovery. The services are open to everyone. The next Step Recovery Worship Service will be on Sunday, July 27,…
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BORDENTOWN: City plans $742,000 bond for improvements
By Amy Batista, Special Writer BORDENTOWN CITY — The commissioners introduced a $742,000 bond ordinance for various capital improvements at their July 14 meeting. "This is something that I have talked about a number of times during the budget process," said Mayor Joseph Malone. Repairs to the Gilder House, Carslake Center and associated paving would…
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BORDENTOWN: City water plant needs emergency repairs
By Amy Batista, Special Writer BORDENTOWN CITY — The commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to contract for emergency repairs to the main electrical service at the water treatment plant at their July 14 meeting. "The City of Bordentown was advised by Remington and Vernick Engineers and Affiliates that an imminent emergency exists at the water…
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POLICE BLOTTER: July 24
Florence A Collindale, Pennyslvania, man is being held in Burlington Coutny Jail after he was charged with assaulting police officers. Abdul Muhammad, 39, was arrested about 4:05 p.m. July 17 at Cedar Lane and Route 130 after police had been called on the report of a theft in the area. Police said Mr. Muhammad injured…
