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Tobio (Billy) Mocci
Tobio (Billy) Mocci, born in Matawan, New Jersey on August 25, 1924, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019, while visiting family in Cibolo, Texas. Billy lived in Escondido, California for the past 20 years. He was a member of St. Timothy’s Catholic Church in Escondido, California. Billy was an active member of The Escondido…
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County waives fees on services for federal employees affected by shutdown
In response to the government shutdown that had touched federal employees, Burlington County Freeholder Director Tom Pullion announced recently that all fees for services provided by the County Clerk’s Office and animal adoptions at the County Animal Shelter will be waived for furloughed federal government workers. “Here in Burlington County, we want to do what…
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No theft of Girl Scout cookie sales at Woodbridge Center Mall, police say
WOODBRIDGE – After an “exhaustive” investigation, the Woodbridge Police Department has concluded no theft occurred during Girl Scout cookie sales at the Woodbridge Center Mall. The reported incident occurred sometime between 4:20 p.m. and 4:50 p.m. on Jan. 18 near the Boscov’s wing near Chick-fil-A. The person who reported the theft, the troop leader of…
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Letter to the Editor: Putting Cranbury First
To the Editor: I want to wish everyone a belated Happy and Healthy New Year. It is my honor and privilege to serve as Cranbury’s Mayor in 2019, and I look forward to working with my colleagues on the Township Committee, town staff and volunteers as we embark on an exciting 2019. 2019 is the…
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Grant money awarded to three local organizations
Three different non-profit organizations received grant awards last year through the Hillsborough Rewards Visa Credit Card Program. More than $3,000 was awarded through the rewards program toward the local organizations dedicated toward serving Hillsborough’s seniors and youths. Representatives from the organizations were present to accept the ceremonial check presented by former township mayor Gloria McCauley,…
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Loose Ends 2/1: Innovation remains the focus for this college prof
By Pam J. Hersch If New Jersey government and business leaders were playing television’s popular word game “Wheel of Fortune,” their word of choice for solving all the puzzles would be “innovation.” They spell the word daily in their speeches extolling the virtues of innovation as being the key to New Jersey’s fame and fortune. Turning…
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Voter registration for Fire District Election information
On Feb. 16 from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m., the polls will be open for the Fire District Election. Voting for this election in Hillsborough will be held at the Peter J. Biondi Municipal Complex located at 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough. Although the voter registration deadline for this election has already passed, there are additional…
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Notre Dame to offer three merit scholarships
Notre Dame High School will award three incoming freshmen with Merit Scholarships starting for the 2019-20 academic school year, according to a statement provided by the school in Lawrenceville. The first scholarship, “The Fitzpatrick Family Academic Merit Scholarship” includes full tuition offered to one student. While “The Mary Ann Liptak Academic Merit Scholarship” will be…
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Solutions 2/1: A confluence of crises
Warnings from Wall Street Reports from around the world continue to warn of our changing planet. Most recently, the Greenland Ice sheet has been found to be melting faster than ever. Glaciers in the Himalayas, the source of fresh water for many millions, are retreating. What will happen if there is not enough water? Added…
