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  • Nicholas Berezansky

       MANVILLE — Nicholas Berezansky died Sunday, March 31, at home. He was 80.    Born in Manville, he was a lifelong resident of the borough.    He served in the U.S. Marines from July, 1939, to December, 1945, at which time he began his life in community service.    He joined the Manville Rescue Squad in 1945. He…

  • For the week of April 4

    Richard Dean Kent, Aniello Orlando, Mary Sanfilippo Montemarano, Charles G. Keintz Sr., Elizabeth Ranfone Menichelli, Dominick A. Schino. By: Richard Dean Kent    TRENTON — Richard Dean Kent, 57, died March 23 at home.    Born in Trenton, he was a lifelong area resident.    He received an associate’s degree in science at Mercer County Community College and…

  • New coach prepares Bulldogs for success

    Baseball By: Mike Molaro    It didn’t take long for John Costantino to set the tone for the Hopewell Valley Central High School baseball squad.    "I told the guys that over the last 10 years as a player and a coach at Hamilton High, I’ve been in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group III finals seven times,"…

  • Brush fires spring upalong CSX railroad tracks

    The fires, which caused no injuries, are still under investigation, but police said they believe they were started by sparks from a train By: John Tredrea    Powder-dry dust along the CSX railroad tracks in Hopewell Township burst into flame Tuesday afternoon and was spread rapidly by gusting winds.    The fires, which caused no injuries, are…

  • Millstone board candidates focus on growth

    Talks center on overcrowding, the potential need for a high school, and retaining teachers. By: Scott Morgan MILLSTONE — The future of the township school system and its place in the community define this year’s school board race, which centers around the issues of overcrowding, growth, the sending-receiving relationship with the Upper Freehold Regional School…

  • Manville armed and ready for baseball season

    Anderson, Snyder, Jurkowski back on mound By: Rudy Brandl    If the 2002 high school baseball season turns into an arms race, then Manville High should be in very good shape.    The Mustangs return three quality pitchers from last year’s team that posted a 10-7 record and qualified for the Central Jersey Group 1 playoffs. Although…

  • Study says rezoning will drop land value

    Large-property owners in Upper Freehold could see lower returns if township raises minimum lot acreage. By: Scott Morgan    UPPER FREEHOLD — A three-month study into land values concluded that large-property owners can expect lower returns on their land if the township moves ahead with plans to raise minimum lot acreage for development.    Richard Carabelli, a…

  • Match voting ageto drinking age

    To the editor    In today’s society, 18 is the age of freedom. Teenagers have their licenses, a chance to vote, and finally do not need their parents to sign off on their legal and medical forms because they are considered adults.    However there is one major item missing from being 18, being able to drink.…

  • New Egypt track squad looking for depth

    With only 17 members, team will concentrate on quality over quantity. By: Kyle Moylan    Knowing his team will not get the opportunity to win many track meets this season, New Egypt Coach Joseph Jerabek has decided to let his kids have fun and compete in all of them.    "The kids we have are doing well,"…