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FLORENCE: Roebling Elementary has new leader
Roebling Elementary School Principal Jared Peltzman meets third-grader Aidan Macintosh during the water ice event sponsored by the PTA.
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HILLSBOROUGH: Ceremonies remember 9/11 terror attacks
Two Hillsborough fire companies will hold observances Two township fire companies will hold events remembering the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. The Hillsborough Woods Road Fire Company will hold a memorial ceremony at its firehouse, 324 Woods Road, at 7 p.m. There will be a color guard, playing of taps, and a reading of…
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ROBBINSVILLE: New security coming online as schools start
Once doors open in district schools on Sept. 9 students, faculty, staff and visitors will notice new changes in school security. by James McEvoy, Managing Editor ROBBINSVILLE — Once doors open in district schools on Sept. 9 students, faculty, staff and visitors will notice new changes in school security. Some of the changes as well…
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Many thanks!
Peggy Schenck Lambertville I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who came to the memorial service for my husband, Jack Schenck, last week. I was so pleased to see so many people from all areas of his life: his former coworkers, who thought so highly of him; his friends from the…
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CHESTERFIELD CHATTER
By Nancy Mrzljak The Union Fire Co. No. 1 Pancake Breakfast will be held from 7-11 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 8 at the Crosswicks Firehouse. Everyone is invited to enjoy pancakes, sausage, orange juice and coffee. Ticket prices are $6 for adults and $3 for children under the age of 12. Children under 5 can attend…
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HIGHTSTOWN: New principal settling in at high school
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor There’s a new leader at Hightstown High School. Dennis Vinson Jr. replaced Alix Arvizu as principal on July 1. She retired after seven years at the high school. He said he would be earning approximately $145,000 annually in the position. Mr. Vinson has worked for 16 years within various…
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FLORENCE: Boy Scout seeking community help
Boy Scout William Blakeslee, of Roebling Troop 3, has taken on the challenge of becoming an Eagle Scout. To earn the rank of Eagle, William must manage a community project, which includes raising funds, performing the work and seeing the project through to completion. Despite the fact that his pursuit is nearly complete,…
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MANSFIELD: Franklin to get new fire truck
By Amy Batista, Special Writer The township plans to purchase a $750,000 truck for the fire department.The Township Committee adopted an ordinance for the purchase of a new rescue truck during its meeting on Aug. 28. During the public hearing, resident Kathryn Hartman spoke up in support of the firefighters. ”What protects us if…
