Category: archives
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Trinity Church events to benefit housing initiative Saturday
On Saturday, Princeton’s Trinity Church will bring a new and wider meaning to the word "shelter" with two events to benefit Housing Initiatives of Princeton. First, the Flower Guild of Trinity Church will sponsor "Sheltering: A Floral Spectacular" flower festival and tea, from noon to 5 p.m. The church will be filled with arrangements that…
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Learn lessons that firefighters teach this week
By: Over the course of the next few weeks, area school children will be enjoying one of the most successful and popular public information campaigns ever: Fire Prevention Week. We suspect many parents harbor fond memories of crisp October mornings spent watching visiting firefighters raise a ladder on a fire truck, or explain how to…
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LETTER: Pantry preparing holiday program
To the editor: The South Brunswick Social Services Department, in order to be prepared for the holidays, must begin thinking about it now. Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas are just around the corner and as always this project requires a good deal of support from the entire community. We are, however, fortunate to have such…
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LETTER: Re-elect Rush holt for Congress
To the editor: U.S. Rep. Rush Holt has represented the 12th Congressional district with distinction for almost six years. We need to keep him in Washington making wise decisions based on sound evidence. He stays in touch with district constituents across the state, learning from their knowledge and experience, making his decisions truly representative…
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Candidates in three towns will run unopposed Nov. 2
Candidates for Chesterfield Township Committee and Fieldsboro and Springfield Township Councils are profiled. By: Scott Morgan This is the first of three stories examining candidates in local government elections this year. This week’s article focuses on candidates in uncontested races. The issue of Oct. 14 will focus on candidates in Mansfield Township. The issue of…
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Local firefighters highlight prevention steps
Open house, classroom visits highlight Fire Prevention Week By:Emily Craighead This week Hillsborough firefighters are sending the township’s children home from school with an important message for their parents: Make sure your house has a smoke alarm and make sure it works. Fire official’s safety tips Cooking fires and the improper usage of extension cords…
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New park dedicated
Sensory Gardens will be dedicated Friday at 10 a.m. By: Joseph Harvie The township will dedicate Sensory Garden in Veterans Park to South Brunswick’s disabled veterans, Friday. The ceremony for the handicapped-accessible garden, located on Beekman Road, is set for 10 a.m. Refreshments will be served at the event and all township residents are invited…
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LETTER: Teacher’s dismissil raises questions
To the editor: I’m just writing as a concerned parent of a seventh-grader at Crossroads Middle School. I’ve heard various rumors regarding a teacher’s dismissal. As homeowners in Monmouth Junction, my wife and me are taxpayers and support the South Brunswick school system. We have been extremely impressed with Crossroads South, and feel privileged…
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POLICE BEAT
BORDENTOWN CITY Police are seeking the thief who reportedly stole $300 in money and a cell phone from a parked car on Sept. 30. According to police, a car belonging to a Union Street resident was entered sometime during the night while it was parked unlocked in front of the resident’s house. Police ask anyone…
