Category: archives
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First snow blankets region
South Brunswick handled the first snow storm of the season fairly well. By: Rebecca Tokarz The township weathered the first snowstorm of the year fairly well considering the two-day storm dumped more than a foot of snow around the area, officials said. But, it did bring its share of prewinter woes. Police reported about 50…
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School musicians get into the spirit
South Brunswick High School students are set to kick off the holiday season with two student concerts. By: Rebecca Tokarz Members of the South Brunswick High School music department are looking to dazzle audiences and get families into the holiday spirit with its annual winter concerts. Monday night’s performance will feature the school’s orchestra, symphonic…
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Community Calendar
Christmas production Starting Friday, Dec. 12 Fountain of Life Center, 2035 Columbus Road, Florence Township, will present the annual production "A Christmas Spectacular." Marching toy soldiers, shimmering angels, the nativity story, and more are all told using beautiful set designs, music and drama to make this production an exceptional delight for the whole family.…
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Memorialization planned for board Monday
Lawrence planners meet at 7:30 p.m. By: Lea Kahn The last meeting of the year for the Planning Board, set for Monday at 7:30 p.m., is expected to include the adoption of resolutions of memorialization for two previously approved applications, and the adoption of the 2004 meeting calendar. The Planning Board expects to take action…
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Allentown its rise and progress, Part 5
HISTORICALLY SPEAKING The following unpublished history by Charles R. Hutchinson was acquired in 1929 by the New Jersey Historical Society from his estate. The collection represents not only a valuable genealogical resource but documents this entire region’s early history. This week’s installment begins with a description of the Samuel Quay house on the corner of…
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Bordentown a haven for book lovers
The Old Bookshop and Wishmaker Books, carrying rare and quality used books is now located on Farnsworth Avenue in Bordentown City. By: Eve Collins BORDENTOWN CITY Book lovers in the Bordentown area get two stores for the price of one with the newest addition to Farnsworth Avenue. The Old Bookshop and Wishmaker Books, located…
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Football title game now set for Saturday
By: Sean Moylan It may change again before Saturday, but Neptune is the latest location for the Florence Memorial High School boys’ varsity football team’s NJSIAA Group I Central Jersey championship game versus Keyport. The contest, which pits top-seeded Keyport (11-0) versus second-seeded Florence (11-0), is scheduled to be held at Memorial Field in Neptune…
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Soccer reigns supreme in Manville
MHS FALL SPORTS AWARDS By: Rudy Brandl Manville has officially become a soccer town. The recently completed fall scholastic sports season at the high school confirms that with great certainty. With the football team struggling and both soccer teams qualifying for the Central Jersey Group 1 playoffs, it’s safe to say Manville is building a…
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Giving restaurants a firsthand lesson
Township health inspectors teach 19 restaurant employees how to avoid food-borne illnesses. By: Sharlee Joy DiMenichi Killer eggs and lethal pork chops might sound like the stuff of bad science fiction, but employees of Pierre’s Family Restaurant in Monmouth Junction learned month how dangerous such foods can be. Township health inspectors taught 19 restaurant employees…
