Category: archives
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POLICE BLOTTER
Two juveniles were taken into custody after they were found shoplifting in Wal-Mart on North Main Street at 5:55 p.m. Oct. 20. The 16-year-olds, who allegedly stole $95.08 worth of video tapes from the store, were released to their parents. *** A black and gray 9.9 horsepower Evinrude outboard boat motor was stolen from the…
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Bringing more of the ‘good life’ to Hillsborough
Candidate questions Editor’s note: We asked the candidates what they felt Township Committee members should do to enhance the quality of life in our community, and how each can help in that effort. John Gelardi Mr. Gelardi is a Democratic member of the committee seeking re-election. I will work to control future development in Hillsborough…
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Son endorses dad for mayor
To the editor: I am a registered Democrat. In my 23 years of voting at the state and national level, I can’t remember ever voting for a Republican candidate. This comes from my dislike of the involvement of the Christian right wing and the party’s stance on a variety of issues, including a women’s…
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South Brunswick boys soccer wins Red title, but …
Coach miffed at EB letdown as post-season approaches By: Carolyn M. Hartko With this year’s Greater Middlesex Conference Red Division title already in the bag, the South Brunswick High School boys’ soccer team was playing for pride, and to impress the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament seeding committee in Monday’s home game against East Brunswick. The…
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Updating law will allow larger group homes
State law now allows for a maximum of 15 residents in a group home or community shelter. By: Lea Kahn Aiming to comply with a new state law, Township Council plans to update the Land Use Ordinance so that more than six people can live in group homes or community shelters in the township. A…
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Taking a trip to explore the Pinelands
For many, their perception of New Jersey is highways and smokestacks. By: Ken Weingartner But that’s not reality, according to Michael Fowler. "A lot of people think of ‘The Sopranos’ and the drive Tony Soprano makes on the Turnpike," said Mr. Fowler, a member of the New Jersey Pinelands Speakers Organization, teacher, photographer and author.…
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Weston School students cook up a tasty fund-raiser
Proceeds will be used to buybooks for the students to enjoy By:Mary Ellen Zangara The third-grade classes at Weston School held a bake sale last week that raised $395.26 to purchase more books for their classrooms. Teacher Dawn Cosenza, who coordinated Friday’s bake sale, called the fund-raiser a huge success and said the money would…
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Township officials delay vote on professional services measure
Attorney recommends language changes By John Tredrea The Hopewell Township Committee voted unanimously Oct. 17 to reintroduce an ordinance under which the township would be prohibited from entering into professional service contacts with individuals or organizations who have made contributions to the political campaign of anyone running for Township Committee, or to the campaign of…
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Planners have designs for Route 130
Working on guidelines for ‘Boulevard Commercial District’ through Washington Township. By: Cynthia Koons WASHINGTON Growth on the mostly undeveloped Route 130 in Washington Township will be encouraged in the direction of a new "Boulevard Commercial District" if the latest draft of a Route 130 ordinance passes through the Planning Board and Township Committee. At…
