Category: archives
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Hillsborough policy unconstitutional, protesters charge
Anti-war group says township’s ‘hold-harmless’ requirement impedes right of free speech. By:Sally Goldenberg A local antiwar group says it may sue Hillsborough if the township refuses to change its policy on the use of public meeting rooms, contending it essentially charges citizens to exercise their constitutional right to free speech and assembly. A new organization…
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Rescue Squad prompt in responding
To the editor Several weeks ago, I was injured while putting up Christmas lights on my home in Manville. I had fallen from a ladder nearly 20 feet and injured my head and leg. The Manville police were called and arrived at my home within a couple of minutes after my fall. I was…
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Manville girls work overtime to continue win streak
Exhaustion sets in after two straight OT victories By: John E. Powers They were simply exhausted. The Manville High School girls’ basketball team hugged each other, some had tears in their eyes and others just sighed. Nobody seemed to want to leave – they didn’t seem to have enough energy to do it. The…
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POLICE BLOTTER
Peter E. Wyckoff, 20, of Bridgewater was charged with driving with a suspended license and other traffic violations at 9:45 p.m. Jan. 18. He was released, pending a court appearance. *** The assistant manager of Wal-Mart on North Main Street reported being verbally threatened by a customer who said "come outside and I’ll shoot you."…
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School officials: Timberlane short of space
A September referendum to seek money for improvements at the grades six-eight building might be a solution, some officials say. By John Tredrea Officials of the Hopewell Valley Regional School District say there will be adequate space in the district’s four elementary schools and high school for the next five to seven years, at least.…
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Planner’s agenda includes self-storage facility
Board set to meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday. By: Lea Kahn Township planners will consider an application for a self-storage facility on Lawrence Station Road when the Planning Board meets Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the Lower Level Conference Room at the municipal building. The self-storage facility, proposed by Lawrence Station Storage LLC, would be…
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Lady Raiders still in Delaware Division chase
Several players get involved in rout of P’burg By: Rudy Brandl The Hillsborough High girls’ basketball team has already lost two games in the Delaware Division this year. However, the Lady Raiders certainly aren’t out of the championship picture. The HHS girls made that obvious with last Thursday night’s 72-30 trouncing of Phillipsburg. While…
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LETTER: Governor’s emphasis on wrong problem
Unemployment, economy, not sprawl, are the issues. To the editor: Give me a break, has our governor gone blind? New Jersey is facing a $5 million budget shortfall; DYFS workers are so overworked that they can’t protect our children; auto insurance rates are the second highest in the nation and many auto insurers are threatening…
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Edmund Zabawa
MANVILLE Edmund Zabawa died Jan. 16 in Somerset Medical Center in Somerville. He was 64. Born in Somerville, he lived in Manville all his life. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Mr. Zabawa worked for Manville Borough for 38 years, retiring as superintendent. After his retirement, he worked for the Farmers Co-op in Belle…
