Category: archives
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Browsing Hopewell’s Aquamanile Gallery
Keith Miranov: "I’ve had psychiatrists come in here to relax." By John Tredrea Editor’s note: Hopewell Borough, indeed, has become a mecca for people who like to go antiquing, especially on weekends. So, with that thought in mind, our staff writer decided it might be fun to find out what lures visitors to these shops.…
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Lawrence’s League, Coalition plan Patriot Act forum
Panel discussion set for 7:30 p.m. March 25 at library. By: Lea Kahn Nearly three years after its adoption in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, the USA Patriot Act is still being debated by those who fear it has weakened civil liberties. Guest speaker Grayson Barber, a Princeton-based attorney who specializes…
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SBHS girls bowling team had outstanding campaign
By: James McKeever Throughout the 2003-04 high school bowling season, everyone around Middlesex County knew how talented the South Brunswick girls’ team was. By the time the season was over the Vikings made their mark on the state level as well. South Brunswick, coached by Tara Burniston, capped a memorable season on Feb. 13 with…
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Register now to vote in local, county and federal elections
EDITORIAL By Ruth Luse If ever there was a year during which Hopewell Valley residents should register to vote, this is it. The deadline for registration and/or for changing voting address for the April 20 school board/budget elections is March 23 just days away. If you haven’t joined the ranks of Hopewell Valley’s registered…
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LETTER: Assemblyman squelching speech
To the editor: An important hallmark of form of government is freedom of discussion. In last week’s guest column, Assemblyman Wisniewski stated that he will not allow a public hearing on Route 92 until after the environmental impact statement is complete. The inference here is that the environmental statement may influence South Brunswick’s position on…
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Michael Allen
HILLSBOROUGH Michael Allen died March 2 in Somerset Medical Center, Somerville. He was 60. He was born in New York City and lived in Brooklyn before moving to Hillsborough 20 years ago. Mr. Allen was a school psychologist for the New York City Board of Education at schools on Staten Island for 34 years…
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Love Triangle
McCarter Theatre stages George Bernard Shaw’s comedic ‘Candida.’ By: Matt Smith London, 1897. As the reign of Queen Victoria nears its end, the city is prospering. Citizens are optimistic. The Industrial Revolution has lined the pockets of many, while gradually improving the conditions for the workingman and woman. Culturally, William Morris and his Arts &…
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Masseroni named new police chief
Martin Masseroni replaces retired Robert Woodruff as police chief of Washington Township. By: Sarah Winkelman WASHINGTON There is a new nameplate on the chief’s door at the Police Department this week. After spending 28 years working his way up the ranks, Martin Masseroni was named police chief at the March 11 Township Committee meeting.…
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Task force to study Titusville’s Jacobs Creek Bridge
Key issues to be addressed are safety and historical significance. By John Tredrea A task force comprised of local, county and state officials, as well as two Hopewell Township residents, will address the future of the Jacobs Creek Bridge, a 120-year-old, 17-foot wide span with a 3-ton weight limit in the western section of the…
