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TOWNSHIP BRIEFS
By:Alec Moore Ordinance bans cars for sale on lots The Township Committee took action last Tuesday to prohibit the Park and Ride parking lot on Amwell Road across from the post office and all township parking areas, from being used as impromptu used car sales lots. Under the newly adopted ordinance, no vehicle…
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Former Russian contact writes friends here
Vladimir Smolkov Well over a decade ago, some Pennington citizens embarked on a endeavor, known as the "Pairing Project." This effort was aimed at becoming conversant with a Russian community something like Pennington. Local citizens waited quite a while, but the effort finally bore fruit when the mayor of the town, Pervomaisky, finally made contact.…
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Washington school board declines more cuts
Board members considered closing the Windsor School and increasing class sizes to soften the blow on taxpayers. By: Mark Moffa WASHINGTON School board members last week opted not to make additional cuts in the budget that would have brought the proposed tax increase down from 26 cents per $100 of assessed property value to…
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Troupe goes back to Neil Simon favorite for its spring season
‘Plaza Suite’ debuts April 5 By:Michael Maugeri There’s no place like home, especially if one allows a talented acting troupe to rehearse there. Former Bordentown City residents Mike and Anne Lemmo recently opened up their Hamilton Township home to allow fellow members of the Bordentown Community Players to rehearse scenes from their latest offering, Neil…
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Family, friends remember late Elmer ‘Pete’ Tindall
Former farmer, Washington Township Committeeman was a fixture in the village of Windsor. By: Mark Moffa WASHINGTON He was as much a fixture in Windsor as any person ever could be in any place. BGCOLOR="#CCCCCC" ALIGN="RIGHT"> COMMENTS To comment on this story send e-mail to [email protected] Elmer A. "Pete" Tindall farmed a plot of…
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State: local schools make the grade
Enrollment and class size both up from last year By: Nick D’Amore School enrollment has been on the rise in South Brunswick, according to the state’s School Report Cards released earlier this month. The report cards are part of an initiative by the state Department of Education to provide more information about how public schools…
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Remove board members?
To the editor A few weeks ago I sat in absolute astonishment as I listened to Dr. Gulick officially announce a school budget of $82 million for the 2002-03 year. This increase is a five-year all time high. As I listened to the lovely rhetoric I actually couldn’t decide if the members of the Hillsborough…
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Her name was Lola …
New Egypt High School students presenting musical based on the song ‘Copacabana.’ By: Scott Morgan PLUMSTED She’s sparkled on the London stage and glittered on a U.S. tour. And before she tries for a regular gig on Broadway, Lola the Showgirl is sweeping into Plumsted this week for three nights only. BGCOLOR="#CCCCCC" ALIGN="RIGHT"> COMMENTS…
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School hopefuls say they’re ready to serve
Candidates say budget and enrollment are the major issues By: Nick D’Amore The four candidates vying for seats on the Board of Education cite passing the budget and increased enrollment as major issues this year. The four Martin Abschutz, Matthew Speesler, Barry Nathanson and Joan Puchalski are seeking three, three-year seats on the…
