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  • Edition of Oct. 30, 2003

    J. Edward Goeke    J. Edward "Lil Abner" Goeke, 72, of Hopewell died Sunday at his home.    Born in Princeton, he lived in Lawrenceville before moving to Hopewell in 1970.    He was a millwright employed by General Motors for 42 years. He retired in 1996. He was a NASCAR Hobbie New Jersey State Champion in 1961…

  • Removal plan for LES trees angers parents

    District waits for architect review of plans. By: Lea Kahn    Meredith Lavery went to the Lawrenceville Elementary School off Craven Lane about two weeks ago to pick up her son and was stunned by what she saw.    While she was waiting for her son, who is a second-grader at the K-3 school, she noticed a…

  • CANDIDATES FORUM

    For the Oct. 30 issue. Bereczki, Scragg respond to letters To the editor:    As with any election much has been posted in these columns regarding the positions of John Bereczki and Randy Scragg. However, much more has been said regarding the actions and positions of the Mayor Art Puglia and Deputy Mayor Pat DeLorenzo. Who…

  • Proposed housing too dense

    To the editor    Hillsborough residents, once again development is encroaching on our quality of life.    Some of you may be aware that there is a proposal by Boraie Development Company to build high-density housing in the wooded property on the west side of Beekman Lane just south of the railroad tracks.    If you think the…

  • Mayoral candidates see taxes as top issue

    Check www.manvillenews.com after polls close Tuesday for elections results By:Roger Alvarado    Manville voters will choose one of three candidates on the Nov. 4 ballot for mayor.    Three-time Democratic incumbent Angelo Corradino faces challenges from Republican Councilman Martin Wierzba and Independent Paul Lebedz.    All three candidates propose keeping taxes stable and working to heighten the quality…

  • NBC football squad falls back to 4-3

    By: Sean Moylan    It may seem odd to describe a 31-point loss as frustrating, but that’s exactly what the Northern Burlington County Regional High School boys’ varsity football team’s 45-14 home setback to Holy Cross last Friday was.    The Greyhounds spotted the Lancers two first-quarter touchdowns before Zach Perkins caught a 62-yard halfback pass by…

  • Planners to review Forrestal proposal

    Board mulls a 1.8 million square foot corporate park. By: Sharlee DiMenichi    A 1.8 million-square-foot corporate park on Route 1 will be a step closer to becoming reality if the township Planning Board approves an application slated for consideration at a Monday meeting.    The proposed complex is part of a general development plan to be…

  • BRHS field hockey clinches playoff spot

    By: Sean Moylan        Although the Bordentown Regional High School girls’ varsity field hockey squad’s last actual win came on October 10th versus Nottingham, the Scotties were able to secure a playoff berth with the cancellation of last Wednesday’s (October 22) scheduled home game versus Lawrenceville Prep. Bordentown then tied Ewing 0-0 in Friday’s home…

  • SBHS sees bright spots in GMCT field hockey loss to Tigers

    By: Carolyn M. Hartko    The Greater Middlesex Conference Field Hockey Tournament wasn’t much different from the regular season for the South Brunswick High School varsity squad.    On Tuesday, the Lady Vikings again took the field knowing they had a very slim chance of pulling off a win. They were seeded eighth, the lowest seed in…