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  • For the week of Sept. 19

    By: Kenneth Elbertson    PLUMSTED — Kenneth Elbertson, 56, died Monday, Sept. 16, at home.    Born in Trenton, he moved to New Egypt 12 years ago.    He was a machine operator for Congoleum Corp., Trenton, and was a member of the Church of the Assumption, New Egypt.    He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Magee Elbertson;…

  • Officials reacted quickly

    To the editor     Thank you to Hillsborough’s quick response.    I would like to acknowledge and thank the staff working diligently in our municipality.    After I informed key personnel of the problem of stagnant water in one area of my community and my initial fear of the West Nile virus due to this condition, I…

  • West Nile testing under way

    Infected crows found By: Sharlee Joy DiMenichi    Seven dead crows, some with the West Nile Virus, have been discovered in South Brunswick.    Tests were performed on the crows, which were found in different areas of the township, and on mosquitoes in standing water near where each of the crows were found. The tests do not…

  • PD, court building opens

    The new Lawrence Township Police and Municipal Court building is open for business. By: Lea Kahn    The Police Department and Municipal Court were scheduled to complete the move to their new digs today, Thursday. The building was completed in June, but the move was delayed until special furniture for the communications equipment for the Police…

  • Rolling in the dough

    Mother-son business finds success with bagels. By: Cynthia Koons    WASHINGTON — He was welcomed into the bagel family at the age of 14, when he started rolling dough in an Old Bridge store. Years later, when he was ready to go into business for himself, his mother became the financier. Soon after, his son was…

  • Stylish Bookcase

    Under that old stain, a work of art is discovered By: BERNADETTE YANNACCI Photo by Bernadette Yannacci Above, the author’s bookcase before refinishing.    "Whatever is underneath primer is sealed out," said Ms. Sopko "It gives you a fresh surface and allows paint to adhere to the surface no matter what is there."    Ms. Sopko assured…

  • Interfaith service showed town at best

    To the editor:     The Community Interfaith service to commemorate Sept. 11, hosted by the Islamic Society of Central Jersey, was an inspiring, appropriate tribute to the 9/11 victims and those who worked so heroically at the site.    From the refreshments served at the social hour preceding the service, the meaningful words spoken by various…

  • Joseph DeVito

       Joseph A. DeVito, 52, of Kendall Park, died Friday, Sept. 13, at Genesis Madison Center Nursing Facility in Matawan.    Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Mr. DeVito resided in Kendall Park for the past 18 years.    He was director of operations for Prudential Mutual Fund Services in Edison. He served in the National Guard for four years.…

  • Valley school officials say Tuesday opening went well

    School district’s opening day enrollment was 3,815 students By John Tredrea    Tuesday was the first day of classes for the Hopewell Valley Regional School District.    Opening day was delayed this year to give construction crews more warm-weather work time on building the new elementary school in Brandon Farms and renovating Central High School and Bear…