Category: archives
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A stable tradition
Black Horse Stables’ annual horse show still draws crowds after more than 40 years By:Marnie Kunz It’s never too late to turn over a new leaf or in Steve Tarnoff’s case take up the reins. After a lifetime of loving horses, at the age of 50 Mr. Tarnoff finally learned to ride. Sunday,…
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Stadium critics asked to tone down
Millstone Township officials oppose proposed Monroe ballpark. By: Lauren Burgoon MILLSTONE The owner of a baseball team who wants to build a ballpark on the border of Millstone in Monroe urged opponents of the plan to tone down criticism of the idea until more information is available. Steve Kalafer’s sentiments were echoed by Township…
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Strong season for Vikes tennis team
By: Matthew Kirdahy Marking the end of her fifth season as the Vikings head tennis coach, Nancy McDonald called it "the team’s best finish in long time." The South Brunswick High School Varsity tennis team ended this season 13-7, putting it in second place behind undefeated East Brunswick High School in the Greater Middlesex Conference…
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Fast worker
Eagle Scout awarded to ABIS eighth-grader By:Mary Ellen Zangara At a time many of his friends were focused on sports and entertainment, 15-year-old Alex Holland was scrambling to earn 27 Boy Scout merit badges. After doing that and organizing an effort to relocate the borough’s gazebo from Main Street to Cooper Street he…
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Campaign finance reform plan fails again in Millstone
Millstone Township Council votes against campaign finance reform ordinance for the second time this year. By: Lauren Burgoon MILLSTONE An ordinance addressing campaign finance reform, or what is known as pay-to-play, was thwarted for the second time this year in Millstone, as the proposal failed to garner enough votes for introduction. The 3-2 vote…
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Revising reforms
Council mulls amendments to pay-to-play By:Matthew Kirdahy Democratic Councilwoman Carol Barrett called for a change to the township’s new campaign finance reform ordinance Tuesday. The Township Council unanimously adopted the ordinance popularly referred to as "pay-to-play" June 1. The ordinance takes effect June 21. Ms. Barrett, along with the support of Republican Councilman Ted Van…
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A real eye-opener
Lawrence students learn dangers of drinking. By: Lea Kahn First, there was the sickening sound of metal crunching and glass breaking. Then, it was very quiet until the shrill sounds of police car sirens pierced the air, becoming louder and louder as they approached the scene. Inside two cars a minivan and a…
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Local Republicans remember Reagan
Former President Ronald Reagan died on June 5 after a decadelong battle with Alzheimer’s disease. By: Scott Morgan As the nation mourns the passing of former President Ronald Reagan, local Republicans choose to remember the life and service of the man they see as the most important president of the last 50 years. "He’s our…
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Wetlands: To fill or not to fill
Route 92 would require creation of 57 new acres By: Matthew Kirdahy The state Department of Environmental Protection says there are several ways a developer, or in the case of Route 92 the N.J. Turnpike Authority, can mitigate wetland damage, including, restoration, preservation and the construction of new wetlands. However, the Wetlands Institute, located in…
