Category: archives
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Board was wrong in denying application
To the editor The legal system has spoken. In a 28-page decision filed on July 12, judges Cuff, Wecker and Winkelstein of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, ruled that the May, 2000, action taken by the Hillsborough Planning Board denying the Van Cleef Limited Family Partnership’s application to continue with phases 3…
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Genevieve Mack
HILLSBOROUGH Genevieve Mack, 99, died Sunday, July 21, in Foothill Acres Nursing Home in Hillsborough. Born and raised in Flint, Mich., she lived in Elizabeth and Roselle Park, before moving to Hillsborough eight years ago. Mrs. Mack was a member of the Roselle Park VFW Post 9119 Women’s Auxiliary. She was predeceased by her…
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‘Austin Powers in Goldmember’
Mike Myers breaks little new ground, yet his incorrigible secret agent is still good for a chuckle or two. [PG-13] By: Elise Nakhnikian Michael Caine, Beyoncé Knowles and Mike Myers star in the third installment of the Austin Powers series. A successful franchise is a world where people can count on experiencing the same satisfaction each…
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Locals seek county aid on KP parcel
Still trying to preserve Kendall Park’s open space, residents want the county to get involved By: Nick D’Amore Some residents want Middlesex County to help preserve the last major parcel of open space in Kendall Park. A group of residents from Kendall Park and the High Gate and Wynwood developments has drafted a petition it…
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TOWN TALK: Bus service for seniors
News and views from the mayor of Plumsted Township. By: Ron Dancer The weekly Ocean County bus service for Plumsted Township seniors to area shopping malls every Tuesday will have a schedule change from Tuesday, Aug. 13, to Thursday, Aug. 15. The reason for a schedule change is that all bus drivers will be participating…
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Sheppard makes debut with MetroStars
Former Hillsborough star living a dream in MLS By: John Beisser Dustin Sheppard was at Newark Airport on Friday morning, calmly discussing what it’s like to be on the verge of a lifelong dream. In a matter of minutes he would board a flight to Chicago to catch up with his NY/NJ MetroStars teammates.…
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School district gets land for expansion
Upper Freehold Township gives schools 26-acre parcel for athletic programs. By: Scott Morgan UPPER FREEHOLD The Township Committee last week transferred a 26-acre parcel of land to the school district, completing a deal made several years ago with the Hovnanian Enterprises construction company. According to Superintendent Robert Connelly, the land will be used to…
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Police, neighbors, to get together for a ‘Night Out’
Tuesday night is SB’s celebration of National Night Out By: Brian Shappell Police will converge on Woodlot Park next week. But they won’t be there to make arrests. Rather, they’ll be enjoying a night of food, games, prizes and fun for the 16th straight year as the community celebrates National Night Out from 6:30 to…
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Mayors seekingpublic’s safety
To the editor We, the various mayors representing the task force organized in an effort to prevent the transportation of nuclear waste via the Rail System to Yucca Mountain Nevada, and passing through Central Jersey, would like to take this opportunity to thank Senators Torricelli and Corzine for their support on this important issue. As…
