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Marco Napolitano
MILLSTONE BOROUGH Marco A. Napolitano died Sunday, Jan. 11, at his daughter’s home in Millstone Borough. He was 81. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and lived in Hillsborough for the past 42 years. Mr. Napolitano worked for Bobby Brooks, Junior Things and Jou-Jou Jeans in New York City for many years, retiring in 1998. He…
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Mele is selected UF mayor
Upper Freehold Township Committee unanimously selects John Mele as township mayor and welcomes two new members to committee. By: Lauren Burgoon UPPER FREEHOLD John Mele was unanimously selected as mayor of Upper Freehold and two new Township Committee members were sworn in at the township’s reorganization meeting Jan. 7. Mr. Mele took over for…
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No help is reason for Pennington Day cancellation
Board of trustees is weighing the idea of a scaled-down Pennington Day for next year. By John Tredrea nearly enough volunteers have come forward to work for the event, a staple of the Hopewell Valley area calendar for more than 20 years. "It was a very difficult decision," said Sharon Di Falco, the president of…
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Allentown its rise and progress, Part 10
HISTORICALLY SPEAKING The following unpublished history by Charles R. Hutchinson was acquired by the New Jersey Historical Society in 1929. This week’s installment details the earliest subdivisions in Allentown, when Nathan Allen conveys various lots to Robert Row. Lewis Carree is identified as the town’s first storekeeper near today’s library property. September 9, 1723,…
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Council to address pool maintenance
Original plan to repair dismissed due to sagety, health concerns By:Roger Alvarado The Borough Council has come to the conclusion that after 34 years, Cooper Pool in Lost Valley must get a face-lift this year. According to Mayor Angelo Corradino, maintaining the pool for another year in its present state is just not an option.…
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Jan. 15, 5:26 p.m.: What election is about
Time for workers to unite and beat Bush. By: Hank Kalet Marie Cocco in today’s Newsday reminds us what the presidential election may mean for America’s workers. In a column on the Gephardt campaign, she offers this: "We used to teach that America was lifted to greatness on the shoulders of men like these. They…
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Two facing Adesa theft charges
Ongoing investigation may lead to additional charges By:John Patten Two men have been charged in connection with a series of thefts at the Adesa Auto Auctions, according to Manville police Lt. Mark Sniscak. Officers charged Harry Toro of Dunellen and Arturo Miguel Feria, 24, of Bound Brook after investigating a report of a stolen 2000…
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New safety coordinator proposed
Seen as way to coordinate in emergencies By:Roger Alvarado The Borough Council is mulling the creation of a position that would coordinate the efforts of the Manville police and fire departments and rescue squad in the event of a public safety emergency. An ordinance establishing the position of public safety coordinator was introduced during Monday’s…
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Fire district sees rating improve
Improvement in the local fire district’s insurance rating could lead to a decrease in Florence Township’s fire insurance premiums. By: Scott Morgan FLORENCE Residents and businesses in the township could see a drop in their fire insurance premiums, thanks to an improvement in the local fire district’s insurance rating. In December, the township received…
