Author: Central Jersey
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HILLSBOROUGH: Dividing East and West Jersey was state’s first subdivision
Three hundred fifty years ago, a British royal decree created New Jersey’s first “subdivision,” the provinces of East Jersey and West Jersey. But the Duke of York, who gave the land to two loyal friends, didn’t explain how to divide it. That job fell to Surveyor-General George Keith, who was charged with plotting the exact…
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AREA: Leaders new new thinking on foreign policy approach
To the editor: Several weeks ago, I received an email from Congressman Lance. The email contained the results of a survey he had conducted regarding his constituents’ opinions regarding the provision of $1 billion in financial assistance to Ukraine. By more than a 2 to 1 margin, they opposed this assistance. However, immediately below the…
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MANVILLE: Borough must prepare for future of declining revenue
To the editor: I am running for a seat on town council so I can help my fellow Republicans make some well-needed changes, which will ensure Manville moves forward in a positive direction. The points raised in Councilman (Richard) Onderko’s April 3 letter to the editor resonate with me. I live in the Lost Valley…
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LAMBERTVILLE/NEW HOPE: Marriage equality is Pride Parade focus
Officials are celebrating the history of the bridge connecting New Hope and Lambertville. Next month the structure will serve as a social and political metaphor. The two communities are celebrating the 200th anniversary of a bridge spanning the Delaware River. On Saturday, May 17, the bridge will be used as a symbol to spur the…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Paramount girl gymnasts compete in state meet
Hillsborough Paramount athletes enjoyed a busy couple of weeks of USA Gymnastics competition. The girls competed at the Twilight Knight Meet on March 8-9 at Rutgers. In Level 7, Emma Thompson, competing in the 12-year-old age group, captured second place on bars (9.1), 5th on beam (8.925) and 4th place all around with a score…
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REGION: Somerset Patriots sign five pitchers
The Somerset Patriots have signed six players: right-handed pitchers Kyler Newby, Mike Demark and Gary Moran; left-handed pitchers Zach Kroenke and Matt Zielinski and utility player Dennis Raben. The Patriots season begins at home on Friday, April 25. The ticket office is located at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater. Call 908-252-0700, or visit on-line at…
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MANVILLE: Dividing East and West Jersey 350 years was our first subdivision
The State We’re In column By Michele Byers, N.J. Conservation Foundation Three hundred fifty years ago, a British royal decree created New Jersey’s first “subdivision,” the provinces of East Jersey and West Jersey. But the Duke of York, who gave the land to two loyal friends, didn’t explain how to divide it. That job fell…
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LAMBERTVILLE: Bridge documentary premiere sells out playhouse
First showing about bridge that ‘spans two centuries, connects two towns’ More than 400 history buffs from both sides of the Delaware River packed the Bucks County Playhouse on April 10 to view the New Hope Historical Society’s first screening of its documentary, “The New Hope-Lambertville Bridge Connecting Two Towns Spanning Two Centuries.”…
