Author: Central Jersey
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PRINCETON: Mother tries to get underage son into bar, gets both of them busted
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer A mother and son were arrested after they attempted to use a fraudulent driver’s license to help him get into the Ivy Inn on Nassau Street shortly after 9 p.m. Oct. 17, according to the Princeton Police Department. Luke Bozich, 20, of Cranbury, showed a fake driver’s license to a…
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HOPEWELL TWP.: Lester vs. Blake race for Township Committee focuses on 3 issues
By Frank Mustac, Special Writer HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP — Hopewell Township features election day’s only local contested election for a seat on municipal government bodies. Incumbent Committeeman Harvey Lester is being challenged by Julie Blake for a three-year term. Elected as a Democrat in 2012 to the 5-member Township Committee, Mr. Lester switched his affiliation to…
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HILLSBOROUGH: He grades the historic commission on Duke decision and gives it an F
To the editor: This is a report card reviewing and grading the quality and performance of the Hillsborough Historical Commission hearing regarding the Duke Mansion demolition permit. First, some background. The two sides at the hearing were the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, which submitted a request to demolish the mansion, and the Demolition of…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Township Committee candidate defends Duke demolition decision
To the editor: There was a lot of misinformation spread and incorrect statements made about Duke Farms’ application to demolish the residence on their property that had nothing to do with the law that had to be applied. Hillsborough’s Historic Preservation Commission separated the law from the emotions, even their own personal feelings, and…
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MANVILLE: Phil Petrone honored at picnic (Senior Corner column)
By Geraldine Klimowich A good time was had by all Manville senior citizens at the Oktoberfest at Colonial Park on Oct. 8. Excellent weather, good food and entertainment rounded out the day. County Surrogate Frank Bruno presented Phil Petrone with a state proclamation on his retirement from his jobs as Manville Borough Clerk and Director…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Jr. Raider varsity, JVs both blank North Plainfield
The Hillsborough Jr. Raiders defense pitched its third shutout of the season and ’Boro remained unbeaten by defeating the Jr. Canucks of North Plainfield, 31-0, in Skyland conference varsity play. The Jr. Raiders opened up the scoring with an option run by quarterback Tom Ramsey behind a big block by Adam Schebece. On the next…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Legal appeal over Duke mansion demolition may be brewing
By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor People who oppose the demolition of the home of deceased Golden Age philanthropist Doris Duke are weighing their legal options following the decision of the Hillsborough Historic Preservation Commission on Thursday, Oct. 15. The objectors will likely attend the Oct. 29 meeting of the commission, when a resolution memorializing the…
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LAWRENCE: School board authorizes $3.6 million for new turf fields
By James McEvoy, Special Writer LAWRENCE — New synthetic turf athletic fields in the district came one step closer to reality on Oct. 14 after the school board approved the allocation of $3.6 million toward the project. The funds will come from the district’s capital reserve based on architectural estimates and anticipated costs for Americans…
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LAWRENCE: Parent calls for review of transportation policies after communication snafu
By James McEvoy, Special Writer LAWRENCE — Phil Kearns thought he was living every worst parent’s nightmare on Oct. 12 when his wife called him, saying that two strangers approached her and their 9-year-old daughter informing them they would be taking over their bus route beginning the next morning. Mr. Kearns told members of the…
