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Obituaries for the week of Dec. 1
William C. Obert, Susanna Waldowski, Kathleen Powers Caines, Cynthia M. Knapp, John Pogranicy, Ethel T. Moore, William G. Wolensky, Szczepan Kulis, Phyllis R. Butera, Charles C. Mertz Sr., Joseph L. Bocchini Sr. William C. Obert WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP William C. Obert died Saturday in Care One at Hamilton. Born in Trenton, Mr. Obert had been…
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‘A Christmas Carol: The Musical’
Playful Theatre Productions presents this version of the Dickens classic at Kelsey Theatre. By: Stuart Duncan You begin to wonder just what Charles Dickens might think about all of the variations of his touching novella A Christmas Carol. We have had multiple versions of the work as a straight play, a delicious satire (Inspecting…
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Turnpike shifts Route 92 cash
About $175 million of the $181.5 million set aside for the proposed Turnpike spur will be used instead to widen the Turnpike between Exit 6 and Exit 8A. By: Joseph Harvie In a move that pleased environmental groups, local residents and township officials, the N.J. Turnpike Authority decided Tuesday to use most of the money…
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John Impellizeri
MANVILLE John J. Impellizeri died Nov. 28 in Atlantic Hospice in Morristown. He was 75. Born in Manville, he was a resident of Manville most of his life before moving to Bridgewater 25 years ago. Mr. Impellizeri retired after 35 years of employment with John’s Manville Corporation and was a member of their Quarter…
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Hopewell Township police captain to replace Chipowsky as chief
A formal resolution will be put to a Township Committee vote on Jan. 3 By John Tredrea Capt. George C. Meyer, a 30-year veteran of the Hopewell Township Police Department, has been picked to be its next chief. Capt. Meyer, 51, would replace Chief Michael Chipowsky, who retires March 1. "I’m sure Capt. Meyer will…
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Letters to the Editor for the week of Dec. 1
Editor’s note: In last week’s Letters to the Editor column, the first letter, "Three-acre zoning was a better plan" did not include information about the writer’s name or town of residence. The letter was submitted by Roger Lord of Springfield Township. Art auction a success thanks to community To the editor: I would like to…
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Millstone targets cellular antennas
Ordinance would restrict location (Dec. 1) By: Lauren Burgoon MILLSTONE If there is one thing all of Millstone has in common, it’s poor or even nonexistent cell phone reception. The Township Committee is working to change that within two years while keeping a protective eye on Millstone’s scenic views. The committee on…
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HHS girls set to make big splash
Team is healthy, talented By: John E. Powers Though the Hillsborough High School girls’ swimming team finished with a 6-5 record and a win in the Central Public A tournament, the Raiders never were in position to reach their potential last winter. Injuries, illness and a lack of depth were the reasons. But head…
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EMTs send SOS for volunteers
The Lawrence Township Emergency First Aid Squad’s roster of volunteers has dwindled from about 30 members to 18 members, according to Dean Acquaviva, the squad’s chief. By:Lea Kahn Staff Writer When Dean Acquaviva joined the Lawrence Township Emergency First Aid Squad 15 years ago, volunteers raced to the squad building on Pilla Avenue to be…
