Category: archives
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Villages coalition sets objectives
People from 13 villages statewide have expressed interest in joining group. By: Mark Moffa ALLENTOWN A coalition formed last month to protect historical villages from development pressure held its second meeting last week, establishing several objectives. People from 13 villages statewide have expressed interest in the group, which was organized by borough resident Betsy…
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Support school budget
To the editor On March 4, an ample crowd of citizens attended the presentation of the 2002-03 school budget. Some were worried about their taxes going up, others wanted to praise the inclusion of programs, and many were there to support excellence in our schools. For some of us, the deja vu element couldn’t be…
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Lawrence boy arrested after joy ride
By: John Tredrea A 15-year-old Bordentown boy and a 15-year-old Lawrenceville boy face multiple charges from Hopewell Township police in the wake of a one-vehicle accident that caused extensive damage to the car and the front lawn of 240 Federal City Road. The Bordentown youth allegedly took a family vehicle for a ride without his…
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COUNTDOWN TO GRADUATION
Typical choices for SBHS seniors By: Stacey Gorski In a Dave Matthews Band song titled "Typical Situation," the band’s namesake and lead singer croons, "It’s a typical situation in these typical times: too many choices." For the 444 South Brunswick High School seniors who are set to graduate this June, it is the typical time…
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Church opens Internet café
Windsor United Methodist Church in Washington Township looks to increase membership. By: Mark Moffa WASHINGTON It’s part of a dying breed. Small churches in relatively rural, agriculture-based areas have a difficult time surviving. Like a family-owned business trying to hold out against a giant, chain-owned store, they have to find a niche. Only time…
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Citizens group plansto ‘speak out’
To the editor In his letter of March 14, Mr. Greenberg appears to be making many of the same "personal" attacks he accuses the Concerned Citizens of Western Hillsborough of making. Contrary to Mr. Greenberg’s statement, CCWH has never publicly attacked Mr. or Mrs. Bibeau regarding their application for a major subdivision on Wertsville Road.…
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Knapp brings experience, positive energy
New MHS softball coach expects big things By: Rudy Brandl There aren’t many first-year head coaches who bring more to the table than Ed Knapp. People might wonder why a 52-year-old science teacher would be interested in taking over a high school softball program. For Knapp, it’s a natural fit. The father of four three-sport…
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Rosters are set as SB Wiffle Ball League gears for Year 2
By: Rich Fisher The number of teams is larger, the games are smaller and the trash talk remains the same as the South Brunswick Wiffle Ball League readies for its second season under Commissioner Mike "Smooth" Vibronek. Showing the same, keen attention to detail that made David Stern what he is today, Smooth has added…
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Millstone municipal budget may increase 4.7 percent
As introduced, the budget is $5.93 million; last year’s spending plan was $6.22 million. By: Scott Morgan MILLSTONE The Township Committee introduced its 2002 budget last week, a spending plan that if adopted will carry a 4.7 percent municipal tax hike. As introduced, the budget is $5.93 million; last year’s spending plan was $6.22…
