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Two public hearings set for township
Lawrence council meets at 8 p.m. Tuesday. By: Lea Kahn Public hearings on two ordinances one that changes the zoning on a lot on Gordon Avenue and another that exempts nonprofit groups from paying certain fees top the agenda for Township Council’s final meeting of this year Tuesday. Township Council will meet at…
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Lenape lesson
Feast marks end of Pond Road Middle School’s fourth-grade study of Lenni Lenape Indian culture. By: Sarah Winkelman WASHINGTON Unlike last year, a snowstorm didn’t stand in the way of the Pond Road Middle School’s annual celebration of Lenni Lenape Indian traditions in the school’s cafetorium last week. One hundred eighty fourth-graders gathered Dec.…
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Kessler set to unleash a big game on Keyport
By: Sean Moylan On the rare downs he doesn’t play, Chad Kessler paces the sidelines like a panther on the prowl while simultaneously keeping his eyes glued on the action. Although he never wants to leave the field, Kessler doesn’t let time go to waste. He makes a quick study of the opposition’s offense (or…
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Manville looks ahead after tough season
Gordon: Work begins in weight room By: Shawn Tyrrell Another season of Manville High School football came to close two weeks ago when the Mustangs were overwhelmed 49-6 by Bound Brook on Thanksgiving Day. The final game ended what may go down in history as one of the most difficult campaigns ever. MHS really…
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Township holds photo contest event Tuesday
Attendees will find out who won the 2004 photo contest, which was sponsored by the Hopewell Township Committee. Hopewell Valley residents are invited to the "The Historic Buildings, Landmarks and Vistas of the Hopewell Valley" photo contest awards event on Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the Hopewell Township municipal building. Attendees…
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Santa comes to town
Old St. Nick officiates at Hopewell tree-lighting On Saturday night, despite the snowstorm, Santa Claus came to Hopewell Borough by fire truck for the annual tree-lighting at West Broad Street and North Greenwood Avenue. Later, he visited with children at the Hopewell Firehouse.
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Man sentenced in assault
Man convicted of sexually molesting a girl in a Bordentown Township motel in 2002 was sentenced to 22 years in prison. A Hamilton man convicted of sexually molesting a 10-year-old girl in a Bordentown Township motel in 2002 was sentenced to 22 years in prison last week. Joseph Davenport, 62, pleaded guilty in July to…
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Hopewell Township Committee seeks volunteers
Those interested should send brief resume to the Hopewell Township Committee, c/o Municipal Clerk Annette Bielawski. The Hopewell Township Committee is seeking volunteers to serve on various township boards, committees and commissions during 2004. Township residents, who are interested in community involvement and would like to serve, should send a brief resume to the Hopewell…
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Democrats led 2003 campaign funds
Republican hopefuls were outspent by $8K. By: Lea Kahn The three Democratic Party candidates for Township Council outspent their Republican Party rivals by $9,168.08, en route to winning the three seats in last month’s election, according to campaign financial reports.. The Democratic Party candidates Council members Pam Mount and Greg Puliti and their running…
