Category: archives
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For the Aug. 25 issue
Barbara J. Steele, Hilton Rogers Byard, Joseph A. Violi, William L. Crossey, Minnie T. Reichard. Barbara J. Steele WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP Barbara J. Steele, 72, died Aug. 17 at home. Born in Hamilton Township, she was an area resident all of her life, living in Robbinsville for 45 years. She was a 1948 graduate of…
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
A listing of coming events in Hillsborough. By: Mary Stulack Tell us about you. If your local nonprofit organization plans a special event and you would like to have the information published in the Hillsborough Beacon, drop a note to Mary Stulack, Calendar, 307 Omni Drive, Hillsborough, 08844. All items should be typed and must…
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Notes from the home-improvement underground
DON’T GET ME STARTED by Erica Hammond My boyfriend and I spent a recent Saturday moving into our first new home and the only good thing I have to say about the experience is that I only threw up once. You try hurtling down the Turnpike at 70 miles per hour in a rickety rental…
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Lawrence High School to launch new oral history project
To foster greater unity at the high school, the independent study project will link students with various neighborhoods and ethnic groups for interviews, culminating in a series of oral history reports. By:Lea Kahn Staff Writer Learning about one’s neighbors and classmates who they are and where they come from is key to understanding…
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Elementary school projects total $4.6 million
This is the fourth in a series of stories looking at the various projects planned in the $9.9 million school maintenance referendum scheduled for a vote Sept. 27. By: Donna Lukiw Projects at five of the township’s six elementary schools comprise almost half of the $9.9 million school maintenance referendum facing voters Sept. 27. The…
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Lack of numbers threatens girls cross country
Lawrence cross country By: Jim Green The Lawrence High School girl cross country program might be on life support, but in the last week, four girls have stepped up to try to help save it. Prior to this week, the only definite commitment coach Dave O’Neal had was from Kelly Watson, a holdover from track…
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Picture books and ice cream a la mode
Cold Stone Creamery invited young readers to cool off from the hot summer with ice cream and other treats. A portion of the events proceeds was donated to the Friends of the Lawrence Library. By:Lea Kahn Staff Writer Six-year-old Haley Simpson likes books. She also likes ice cream. It was the best of both worlds…
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Lawrencville Prep student’s movie will have Hollywood premiere
Tyrone Rhabb, a senior at the private school, and 11 teens from the New York City area created a short film in less than a week. By:Lea Kahn Staff Writer Tyrone Rhabb and his team of filmmakers will soon be heading for Hollywood for a the world premiere of "Moments of Grace" a film…
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Name change petition delayed
Question asking voters to approve changing the name of Washington to Robbinsville Township will not appear on the November general election ballot. By: Lauren Burgoon WASHINGTON Those ready to dump the town’s name in favor of Robbinsville Township will have to wait a little longer to see if the rest of the community feels…
