Category: archives
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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…
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Democrats offer best choice
To the editor: On Nov. 5, South Brunswick residents will be casting their votes for mayor and Township Council. We are urging all voters to support Frank Gambatese for mayor and Chris Killmurray for Township Council. Mr. Gambatese has distinguished himself while serving as a councilman and deputy mayor, especially in his efforts to…
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Gymnasts starting to hit peak form
RAIDER ROUNDUP By: Rudy Brandl Thanks to last Thursday’s electrifying 106.225-104.475 home victory over North Hunterdon, the Hillsborough High gymnastics team controls its own destiny in the race for the Skyland Conference title. The Raiders (9-4) avenged a previous loss to the Lions with their finest performance of the season. While the prior setback…
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LETTER: Successful blood drive
To the editor: The South Brunswick Blood Bank Committee would like to say thanks to the 151 donors did their part at our Blood Donor Drive last Saturday. We appreciate their giving us part of a passable fall Saturday. With less than 3 percent of eligible New Jerseyans donating, we’d love to see more…
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Candidates discuss development
Controlling residential growth is key By: Sharlee Joy DiMenichi Candidates for mayor and Township Council say controlling residential growth is the most important thing the township can do to make life better for its citizens. But they disagree on what would best accomplish that goal. All four candidates Democrat Frank Gambatese and Republican Larry…
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Viking Junior Pee Wees win Pop Warner playoff opener
By: Rich Fisher A good season keeps getting better for the fun-filled South Brunswick PAL Junior Pee Wee football team. The Juniors remained undefeated by winning their first-round Central Jersey Division I playoff game, 7-0, over the East Orange Falcons in Piscataway last Sunday. The victory advances the Vikings to Saturday’s semifinals against New Brunswick,…
