Author: Central Jersey
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LAWRENCE: Street named for Fred Vereen Jr.
There is little doubt that Fred Vereen Jr. has left his mark on the Eggerts Crossing neighborhood. By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer There is little doubt that Fred Vereen Jr. has left his mark on the Eggerts Crossing neighborhood. Mr. Vereen was instrumental in establishing the Lawrence Neighborhood Service Center on Eggerts Crossing Road —…
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HAMILTON: Neighborhood cleanup set
Organizers have announced the third annual Bromley Neighborhood Cleanup event will take place April 19, 2014. HAMILTON Organizers have announced the third annual Bromley Neighborhood Cleanup event will take place April 19, 2014. According to the event’s GoFundMe webpage, the Bromley neighborhood, an urban area of Hamilton, is filled with people who need a…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Don’t just gloss over senators’ policy remarks
To the editor: Now that the Booker-Lonegan contest is over, it is an opportune time to revisit the Founding Fathers’ ideas regarding the United States Senate. It is a generally forgotten fact that U.S. Senators have not always been popularly elected. Direct election of U.S. Senators only began with the adoption of the 17th Amendment…
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FLORENCE: Residents upset over speeders; demand action
A group of residents from Fifth Street showed up to voice concerns over people speeding on the street. By Amy Batista, Special Writer FLORENCE A group of residents from Fifth Street showed up to voice concerns over people speeding on the street during the Township Council meeting on Nov. 6. Resident Sharon Cipriano presented…
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ROBBINSVILLE/PLUMSTED: Fire departments team up for Toys for Tots campaign
Plumsted Township firemen and EMTs Kevin Panacek (left) and William Bowden III beside the Toys for Tots donation box at the firehouse. Courtesy photo
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MANVILLE: Members sought for Friends of the Library Committee
Library Happenings column Manville Public Library is looking for community members who would like to join the Friends of the Manville Library Committee. This committee will promote the library’s programs and collections, raise funds for special library projects and encouraging a lifelong love of reading and learning. Call Barbara Forbes at 908-722-9722. * * *…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Where were you when JFK was shot?
Residents can recall in detail the circumstances of the assassination 50 years ago By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor For millions of Americans, Friday’s 50th anniversary of the assassination of John F. Kennedy still lives vividly in their memories. Random interviews with Hillsborough residents brought back the images of Mrs. Kennedy’s pillbox hat and blood-stained pink…
