Category: archives
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Caught in the Revolution
Roya Hakakian writes about growing up Jewish in Iran. By: Susan Van Dongen Author Roya Hakakian will make an appearance in Belle Mead to talk about her book, Journey from the Land of No. A less resilient woman would have crumbled under the chaos that surrounded Roya Hakakian’s early life. Surviving the revolution in Iran…
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Hedging your bets
Formerly available to just the filthy rich, hedge funds are trickling down to the masses. By: Gwen McNamara Given the recent fluctuations of the stock market and concerns about the integrity of mutual funds, many investors are now turning to an option once limited to only the ultra rich. Hedge funds private investment partnerships…
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Improvement shows for Hun field hockey
Raiders pull upset of Peddie in Prep A tourney By: Bob Nuse Last year was a crazy one for the Hun School field hockey team. Head coach Sarah Ostermueller was lost to an injury early in the season. The Raiders lost several close game and before they knew it, the season was over with just…
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Niederer and Iorio win in township; charter commission approved
Voters OK open space tax increase but nix new recreation tax. By: John Tredrea Republicans Judy Niederer and Mark Iorio were elected to the Hopewell Township Committee on Tuesday, easily defeating Democrats Pat Kerins and Kathy Bird, a former township mayor. Ms. Niederer and Mr. Iorio received 4,472 and 4,454 votes, respectively. Ms. Kerins came…
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ELECTION RESULTS
Results from local municipal races in Tuesday night’s election. Following are the unofficial results of local municipal races. Incumbents are denoated by an asterik (*) and winners are listed in bold except where the races are close enough that absentee ballots could change the outcome. These results do not include absentee ballots. On Tuesday night,…
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Expansion plan approved for Rock Brook School in Montgomery
By: Jill Matthews MONTGOMERY The Zoning Board of Adjustment unanimously approved an application last week by the Rock Brook School, which serves disabled students, to expand its Orchard Road building. The approval will allow the school to construct a one-story, 5,000-square-foot addition to its current building. Plans for the expansion include additional classrooms, a…
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Hunterdon voters re-elect Sheriff Doyle
Open space tax extension is approved. By: Hunterdon County sheriff William D. Doyle (R) 34,820 votes Bruce Cocuzza (D) 25,223 votes Five-year extension for county’s 3-cent open space tax Yes — 38,456 votes No — 11,892 votes
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At the end of the towpath
D&R Canal Commission’s only director retiring after 30 years. By: David Campbell Delaware & Raritan Canal Commission Executive Director James C. Amon has been at the helm of the commission for as long as there’s been a canal state park. But in February, he is planning to step down after almost 30 years leading the…
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Stegman, Kramer win City Council seats
Absentee ballots to decide open space tax question. By: Lambertville City Council, 2 seats Frank L. Kramer Jr. (D) 1,388 votes Steven M. Stegman (D) 1,235 votes Dorothy Lee Anthes (R) 804 votes 2-cent open space tax Yes — 865 votes No — 845 votes 134 absentee ballots not yet counted.
