Category: archives
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Janssen has state’s largest rooftop solar energy system
Company’s system is comprised of 2,856 electric tiles that cover 40,000 square feet of the roof of the firm’s main building, located in the Titusville section of Hopewell Township. By John Tredrea The largest solar energy rooftop system in New Jersey was dedicated at Janssen Pharmaceutica April 15, with state Bureau of Public Utilities (BPU)…
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The Beast
Screened as a fund-raiser for Passage Theatre Company in Trenton, William Mastrosimone’s story takes place in Afghanistan after the Soviet invasion in 1979. By: Elise Nakhnikian "Right then, I saw the beauty of the Afghan culture," Mr. Mastrosimone says of his time in the country. "Hospitality was sacred to them. These people were starving; they…
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Teaching understanding through sharing
Upper Freehold school program encourages learning among students with different abilities. By: Cynthia Koons Editor’s Note: This is the first in a three-part series on inclusion in special education and how it affects students, parents, educators and lawmakers. Acceptance, understanding and compassion are lessons that transcend the school curriculum. Yet these are character traits that…
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ShopRite gets nod for Mercer Mall spot
Grocery store will take over former Kmart location. By: Lea Kahn A ShopRite grocery store and another retail store will move into the former Kmart department store site at the Mercer Mall on Route 1 and Province Line Road. The township Planning Board approved an amended final site plan application Monday night to allow the…
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‘The Good Thief’
On paper, this is a clever, sometimes comic film noir, but on screen it falls flat. Rent the French original. [R] By: Bob Brown There are three reasons to sit through this film: the score, the cinematography and Nick Nolte. The script isn’t half bad either, but perhaps it sounded better in the original French. It…
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Outside gardeners should pay their own way
Editorial The issue of how much nonresidents will pay to rent a plot at the Lawrence community gardens appears to be winding down. Township Council introduced an ordinance Tuesday that would charge nonresidents the $50 that the township estimates it costs to maintain the land. Two weeks ago, we suggested the same price structure, while…
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Pennington Public Works has mulch, will pick up leaves
PENNINGTON COUNCIL UPDATE By John Tredrea Free mulch will be available at Kunkel Park and the Senior Center beginning April 26, Pennington Borough public works supervisor Jeff Wittkop reported at the April 10 borough council meeting. Mr. Wittkop added that anyone wishing to have leaves picked by Department of Public Works should put them in…
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Jurkowski looks good in first mound appearance
Baseball ace gets win in 11-1 victory over St. Mary’s By: Rudy Brandl Justin Jurkowski made a triumphant return to the baseball diamond in last week’s game against St. Mary’s of Elizabeth. The Manville High senior, in his first mound appearance since undergoing shoulder surgery four months ago, fired three solid innings to earn…
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Obituaries for week of April 24
Julia Tibak Julia E. Kardos Tibak, 95, of Mercerville, died April 14 at Compassionate Care Hospice at St. Francis Medical Center in Trenton. Born in Perth Amboy, she resided in Woodbridge before moving to Mercerville 27 years ago. She was a communicant of Holy Spirit R.C. Church in Perth Amboy; she was a member of…
