Category: archives
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Rockingham supporters’ efforts about to pay off
Work on the historic structure that housed George Washington in 1783 is likely to begin by the end of summer. By: Steve Rauscher FRANKLIN Today, all you can see from the back porch of this curious little house is the parched grass of an open field, a clutch of trees and a chain-link fence…
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MONROE: Fire Department hires some help
Applegarth company gets four full-time firefighters By: Al Wicklund MONROE Fire District No. 2, which does its firefighting out of the Applegarth Volunteer Fire Department’s firehouse on Applegarth Road, has just about doubled its hours of coverage by paid firemen. The fire company added four new firefighters last month and went from 42.5 hours…
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Public gets say on Wright plan
Town will discuss possible uses for the 12-acre parcel By: Casha Capongegro Residents will get their chance Monday to voice their opinions on the future of the Wright South property. The Philadelphia-based Brown and Keener Urban Design firm will lead a work session in which township officials and residents will share their input on suggestions…
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Twin Rivers board tries to settle lawsuit issue
A new fee structure for using the Community Room was approved by the board of directors last week in response to a lawsuit brought by the Committee for a Better Twin Rivers. By: T.J. Furman EAST WINDSOR A policy change aimed at resolving an issue in a lawsuit over the practices of the Twin…
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JAMESBURG: Church improvements are a test of faith
The Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg has struggled for seven years to complete its renovations By: Al Wicklund JAMESBURG The Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg has been involved for seven years in trying to renovate and add to its century-and-a-half-old Gatzmer Avenue church. Since 1995, the church’s pastor and board of elders have had one unhappy…
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Torpedoes thank sponsors
Letter to the editor To the editor: The Twin Rivers Torpedoes swimming team would like to take this opportunity to thank the following sponsors, for without their support, we could not field a team: Twin Rivers Community Trust; 7-Eleven Twin Rivers; Anthony’s Chicken and Ribs; Betty Brite Cleaners; the Bike Shop; Brace Place; City Streets…
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The Eye That Shapes
The Art Museum at Princeton University is honoring the retiring Professor Peter Bunnell with a special photography exhibit. Mr. Bunnell was the musuem’s curator of photography since 1972. By: Ilene Dube Imagine trying to plan a surprise exhibition for the curator of your department at a small museum. You have to acquire the art, have…
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At home in Mill Lake School
New principal is excited for the school year By: Nick D’Amore MONROE In her office in Mill Lake School, the new principal, Lynn Barberi, says she is excited to be at a new school and in a new building. However, she said, "I’m really looking forward to having the kids back in the building."…
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WW Master Plan saga may not be over
Township Council expected to ask for another public hearing. By: Gwen Runkle WEST WINDSOR After more than two years of work, the Planning Board recently gave its final approval to the township’s draft Master Plan. But several members of the Township Council aren’t so sure all should be said and done. On Monday the…
