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  • POLICE BLOTTER

    By:    Robert L. Gavett, 45, of Steinmetz Road was charged with obstruction of the law at 4:28 p.m. June 9.    According to the police report, police were traveling north on Steinmetz Road when they noticed a Ford landscaping truck being driven by a man who police knew had his license suspended.    Police issued a complaint…

  • Zoning changed for Federal City Road site

    Ordinance finalizes Professional Office designation. By: Allison Busacca    Township Council decided to rezone the Assemblies of God property at 88 Federal City Road from Education, Government and Institution to Professional Office.    "We can’t ignore the fact that there is an office building on EGI property," said Municipal Manager William Guhl.    Overall, the council apparently agreed,…

  • Town wants to silence noisy trucks

    Upper Freehold residents urge Township Committee to seek solution to noise caused by trucks traveling on township roads. By: Dana Lynn Flatekval    UPPER FREEHOLD — Residents told the Township Committee last week that they want noisy diesel trucks traveling on township roads to quiet down, and quickly.    Several residents voiced their opinions on the loud…

  • Class of 2004 says goodbye to NBCRHS

    The Northern Burlington County Regional High School Class of 2004 held graduation ceremonies on Monday night. By: Scott Morgan    MANSFIELD — It was a picture-perfect evening for a graduation, and as they passed through the flowered archway two by two, the Northern Burlington County Regional High School Class of 2004 took its seats in the…

  • ‘The Notebook’

    A great date movie for lovers of all ages, this could turn out to be the summer’s word-of-mouth sleeper hit. By: Jay Boyar    What’s the difference between a "weepie" and an honest drama?    That’s easy.    The weepie deals in clichés and hits you where you’re most vulnerable.    The honest drama avoids the clichés and hits…

  • Post 148 fighting way back into American Legion race

    By: Neil Hay    After a dismal start, Hightstown Post 148 is climbing back into the Mercer County American Legion League picture.    Post 148 has now won three straight games and have raised its record to 5-6. With a match-up against winless Mitchell Davis (Tuesday), Hightstown looks to be a .500 team. Even with another game…

  • Seniors sparked SBHS to new heights

    By: Carolyn M. Hartko    By the middle of June, only one event remained in the New Jersey high school boys’ lacrosse season. On Saturday, June 12, the Gil Gibbs Senior All-star game was held at Montclair State College. Four seniors from South Brunswick High School were tapped to play in the North Jersey versus South…

  • Graduates bid AHS goodbye

    Graduation excercises for the Allentown High School Class of 2004 took place on Tuesday evening. By: Dana Lynn Flatekval    ALLENTOWN — A new beginning for high school students was marked by the moving of tassels and a sudden downpour at the end of Allentown High School’s graduation on Tuesday.    As the ceremony got under way…

  • Committee OKs public works contract

    Agreement provides an average annual 3.5-percent increase By:Roger Alvarado    Department of Public Works employees will receive an average 3.5 percent annual salary increase over the lifetime of a new 4-year contract approved Tuesday by the Township Committee, ending a nearly 2½-year negotiation process.    The Public Works union ratified the agreement on June 16. It had…