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  • Borough Council cancels property plans

    Abandons thoughts of pursuing purchase of Church Street land near Heritage Park. By: Mark Moffa    ALLENTOWN — In the face of enormous public pressure, the Borough Council last week canceled a property appraisal that could have led to the expansion of the Church Street municipal parking lot.    Mayor Stu Fierstein on Monday called the previously…

  • Police promotions restore leadership in ranks

    Three officers promoted, taking on new responsibilities By:Sally Goldenberg and Krzysztof Scibiorski    The ranks of supervisory positions in the Manville Police Department are full again after the promotions of Mark Sniscak, John Crater and Jeffrey Petrone became effective July 8.    The officers stepped into new roles that opened up following retirements and reassignments made earlier…

  • Poem salutes current Pledge

    To the editor     I wrote this poem over the Independence Day weekend and have been encouraged to share it with as many people as possible. A Tuesday morning, before the mourning, the bright September skies Clear blue expanses, without warning, but soon a cloud would rise An engine’s roar, a sound too near, New…

  • Andrea VanDoren

       MANVILLE — Andrea VanDoren died Tuesday, July 9, in the Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia. She was 46.    Born in Somerville, she had lived most of her life in Manville, with the exception of time spent in Hackettstown from 1989 to 1999.    Ms. VanDoren was a computer consultant for more than 20 years, retiring in…

  • Council considers a zoning change

    The Township Council will decide if the zoning board approval for warehouse will stand or be overturned By: Brian Shappell    It will be up to the Township Council to decide whether zoning board approval of a warehouse plan eyed for the East Brunswick border will stand or be overturned.    The council on July 23 will…

  • FROM ROOSEVELT: Meet me at the triangle

    If you live in Roosevelt you know how to locate one of the Roosevelt "triangles." By: Linda Schuster    If you aren’t familiar with our town you may experience some trouble getting there. My guess is that most of you non-Rooseveltians would think you were clever in trekking directly to the school. Based on your personality…

  • KIDS AND COMMUNITY: Trial puts a normal face on addictions

    KIDS AND THE COMMUNITY by Judy Shepps Battle: Our columnist takes a look at the Danielle van Dam murder trial as it unfolds    I admit it. I have become a Court TV addict. For the past six weeks I have been glued to my television as the Danielle van Dam murder trial has unfolded. Monday…

  • County seeks public’s advice

    To the editor     We on the Hillsborough Township Committee encourage our residents to become involved in issues that are important to them and to our community at large.    And to serve you well, we need to hear your concerns and suggestions. As you know, planning issues have been one of our priorities. We work…

  • Foodtown employees proved honest, caring

    To the editor     I wish to express my gratitude to the Foodtown of Manville and their employees.    Over the holiday weekend of July 4, I left my debit card at one of the registers. I was out of town when I realized this. When I called they let me know that they did find…