Category: archives
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Letters to the Editor, Nov. 4, 2004
Successful Octoberfest To the editor: The second annual Mayor’s Octoberfest was held recently at the Pennington Firehouse. It appeared to be a resounding success based upon the smiles on the young children’s faces and the many discussions going on amongst the adults in attendance. Many new residents were in attendance and got an opportunity…
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Another near-miss for Andreyko
MHS runner takes 11th at CJ 1 meet By: Rudy Brandl Mike Andreyko came agonizingly close to qualifying for the State Group 1 Championships for the second straight year. Unfortunately, the Manville High senior once again fell one spot short of earning a return trip to Holmdel Park. Having finished 11th in CJ 1…
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Robert Cleffi
Robert J. Cleffi, 74, of Yardville, died Monday, Nov. 1, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton. Born in Newark, he resided in Kendall Park for 22 years before moving to Yardville. An Air Force veteran, he was a heavy equipment operator for Local 825 for 35 years. He coached Little League and American…
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Township provides answers to zoning change questions
Changes, which could be adopted Nov. 8, "have been reviewed and endorsed by the Planning Board, are largely corrections to existing township zoning." Hopewell Township is providing answers to many of the questions raised by the recent distribution of letters describing proposed changes to township zoning, according to Deputy Mayor David Sandahl. " Many residents…
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LETTERS: Social services move handled poorly
To the editor: The Social Service Department of South Brunswick has a long history of helping qualifying residents with both a year long food pantry and an extensive holiday program. Unfortunately, the current move to the Community Center on New Road has caused confusion for those trying to access this service and has neglected…
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Asher, Petrone win Borough Council bids
More than 75 percent of registered voters cast ballots By:Roger Alvarado Manville voters chose the incumbents from Republican Councilwoman Sue Asher to President George Bush in Tuesday’s voting. Ms. Asher handily won re-election to the Borough Council with 1,905 votes, and will be joined by newcomer Democrat Robert Petrone. Mr. Petrone received 1,785 votes, while…
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Recreating campaign season
Students put on a theatrical performance to portray the 2004 presidential election campaign. By: Melissa Hayes As students carrying political signs filled the gym, middle-schoolers portraying Secret Service agents scanned the crowd. An announcer introduced the Republicans and cheers came from students on the right side of the gym who were holding signs supporting President…
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Boggs proud of LHS girls soccer team
Lawrence girls soccer By: Mike Molaro Despite its 3-12-1 record (3-11-0 in the Colonial Valley Conference), the Lawrence High School girls soccer squad provided its fans with a great deal of positives that usually didn’t show up in the box scores or on the scoreboards this season. One of the team’s biggest supporters was its…
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Community Calendar
Yard sale Saturday, Nov. 6 A fund-raiser for firefighter Herb DuBell, sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 45 of Columbus, will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wesley Methodist Church, Main Street, Columbus. It is a benefit for the DuBell family. Donations of all types of yard sale items are being accepted…
