Category: archives
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During wartime, support for president is crucial
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK By:Alec Moore I’ve always liked the cartoons on our editorial pages, they’re good for a laugh if nothing else, but I have to say that I am disgusted by the cartoons that have been published over the past two weeks. For those who may not have noticed, as I didn’t initially, last week…
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Hopewell Township youth advisory group expected to get OK
Application packets will be available in the township clerk’s office if the ordinance is approved April 3 as expected. By: John Tredrea A Hopewell Township Youth Advisory Board that would make recommendations to township government on issues regarding youth will be formed if the Township Committee adopts an ordinance authorizing creation of the board. A…
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So far, back-bills check looks good for former Hopewell Township lawyer
Hopewell Township Administrator Christine Smeltzer said: "I still have some bills from 1999 to go through. By John Tredrea Hopewell Township is nearly finished checking its bills from former Township Attorney John Bennett, and so far everything is in apple-pie order. "I’m nearly finished checking all of our bills from Mr. Bennett," township Administrator Christine…
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Ziminski seeks further growth for Viking boys’ lacrosse team
By: Carolyn M. Hartko The South Brunswick High school boys lacrosse team is suddenly in its fifth year, and coach Mark Ziminski hopes that now that the program has taken root, it will continue to grow. "This is our fifth year, and we’re looking to continue the growth of our program," Viking head coach Mark…
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LETTERS
From the issue of April 3, 2003. Class thanks local businesses To the editor: The Bordentown Regional High School Class of 1997 and its reunion committee would like to thank the following local businesses for their generous donations: Artist Mike Budden, Betty Ann’s Hair Care, Bordentown Bagels, By The Book @ U & I Gifts,…
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Manville salutes the troops
More than 200 attend event to support troops By:Alec Moore Under dark gray skies and cold pelting rain, more than 100 local residents gathered outside Borough Hall on Sunday to pay tribute to the courage and sacrifice of America’s troops fighting in Iraq. "We’re here today to let our young men and women who are…
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Defense Department quashes plansfor local donations for troops
School, police drives on hold By:Sally Goldenberg The Red Cross chapter of Greater Somerset County announced Tuesday it cannot except any new donations for American troops in Iraq, after the Department of Defense placed a moratorium on donations from charitable groups. Hours prior to the announcement, which was prompted by security restrictions, according to local…
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School superintendent candidate withdraws
Growing opposition to Superintendent candidate Leigh Byron leaves South Brunswick school board considering its options, including starting the search process all over again and hiring an interim superintendent. By: Rebecca Tokarz Leigh Byron has withdrawn his name from consideration for the soon-to-be open South Brunswick superintendent position, saying the "climate is not the right one"…
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Upper Freehold: now you see it …
Environmental commissioner begins photographic chronicle of township to highlight threatened wildlife areas. By: Scott Morgan UPPER FREEHOLD Upper Freehold is changing. Vanishing, Sue Kozel might say. Actually, she did say, and she’s been saying for quite some time. So last weekend, Ms. Kozel, a member of the Township Environmental Commission, entered the forest with…
