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Changes in store at library
Expansion project set to start Monday By:Matthew Kirdahy When construction on the South Brunswick Public Library expansion begins next week, the building will remain open, but visitors will have to get used to some changes right away. The new library Assistant Director Christopher Carbone said he wants to make sure everything goes smoothly. He said…
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Town seeks grant for flood-prone homes
Possible state funds would assist home purchases. By: Lea Kahn Aiming to alleviate flooding along a portion of the Shabakunk Creek, township officials have applied for a $750,000 state grant that would provide money to buy houses in flood-prone areas. If Lawrence is awarded the grant, it would have to contribute $250,000 in township funds…
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Mary Danysh
By: MANVILLE Mary Pauline(Mroz)Danysh died Aug. 4 at Integrated Health Services of New Jersey at Somerset Valley located in Bridgewater. She was 87. Born in Windber, Pa., she had been a resident of Manville most of her life. Mrs. Danysh was employed as a machine operator at the Johns Manville Corporation in Manville for…
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Facility security worries Fieldsboro mayor
Concerns raised after two girls walk away from nearby halfway house. By: Scott Morgan BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP A week after two teenage girls walked out of a halfway house on Burlington Street, officials from the state Juvenile Justice Commission defended the facility amid concerns that security is too lax. Meanwhile, one local mayor remains worried…
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Bordentown 8’s win 6-11 baseball tourney crown
By: Sean Moylan On Saturday night, the people of Bordentown were once again treated to what has become a familiar joyous sight, as yet another Bordentown 8-year-old Little League All-Star baseball team was given a fire truck ride around town in celebration of its 13-11 championship game win over Ewing in the 6-11 Tournament. "It…
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Letters to the Editor, Aug. 12, 2004
Too many fields To the editor: This letter is in response to Ian Sutherland’s comments in a recent issue of the Hopewell Valley News. We can confidently state that games are played on "fields" south of the track because adjacent neighbors have witnessed games being played there. These "fields" are short-sided and are used…
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What’s for breakfast?
Manville schools to offer early-morning meals By:Emily Craighead Students at three Manville schools who are willing to get to school a little earlier in the morning will have the option to buy breakfast there come September. The breakfast program will be offered at 7 a.m. at Alexander Batcho Intermediate School, at 7:15 a.m. at Roosevelt…
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Lawrence-Hopewell Trail alignment gets approval
Bike, pedestrian path would run along woods’ perimeter. By: Lea Kahn Township Council has given final approval to a resolution that changes the route of the proposed path through Carson Road Woods to one that runs mostly along its perimeter instead of through the center of the property. Councilman Rick Miller cast the lone dissenting…
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LETTER: Appreciation for recognition
To the editor: Thank you Chief Paquette, the South Brunswick Police Department and the South Brunswick citizens Police Academy Alumni Association for recognizing, validating and honoring me on National Night Out. This wonderful evening will not be forgotten. Thank you both. Shirley Osipov Monmouth Junction
