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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 03/14
From the March 14 edition of the Register-News By: She must be true to herself To the editor: I would like to a poem I read years ago. I pull it out from time to time and I believe it says it all. It’s called "The Gal in the Glass." When you get what…
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Recognize social workers in March
Letter to the editor To the editor: March is National Professional Social Work Month and as such, is a time to celebrate and recognize the efforts of social workers in our state and community. Over 15 million people use social work services every year. As recent events have shown, life can change suddenly and social…
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Senior housing planned for Denow Road site
Screening committee views proposal By: Lea Kahn The Planning Board Screening Committee got its first look at a proposed 70-unit senior citizen housing development on the corner of Denow and Federal City roads. The committee reviewed Denow Associates LLC’s concept plan for the age-restricted development last week. A formal application has not been submitted. The…
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OBITUARIES 03/14
From the March 14 edition of the Register-News By: Robert G. Pastor FLORENCE Robert G. Pastor, 53, died March 3 at home. Born in New York City, he was a longtime Roebling resident. He worked for several area carpenters and was a machinist and pipefitter with DeLaval Turbomachinery Co., Hamilton. He was a Navy…
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Board eyes tax hike
Average homeowner could face $454 increase By:David Koch MANSFIELD The Mansfield Board of Education released a tentative budget Tuesday night that could increase school taxes for the average township homeowner by $454. The school board agreed to submit a $5.4 million budget to the Burlington County superintendent of schools for review. A public hearing…
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Louise Bembry
LAWRENCE Louise Bembry, 86, died Monday at Capital Health System at Mercer hospital, Trenton. Born in Minneapolis, she lived in the Bronx, N.Y., East Orange and Summit before moving to Lawrence in 1966. She graduated from Harlem Hospital School of Nursing, Harlem, N.Y., and attended Trenton State College. She was a registered nurse and…
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Richard Lindsay
Richard "Dick" Lindsay, 74, of Monroe, died Tuesday, March 12, at his home. He was born in Mingo, W.Va., and had lived in Englishtown before moving to Monroe 30 years ago. Mr. Lindsay was a slitter operator for 3M Company in Freehold Township where he was employed for 35 years, before his retirement in 1992.…
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Former students give principal special award
Falcone named ‘most dedicated principal’ By:Vanessa S. Holt FLORENCE Stephen Falcone knows that many people think students only get to know their principal if they are in trouble. The former principal of Florence Township Memorial High School, recently recognized for his work in the district by a local business, said principals do a lot…
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Norman Gibbs
TRENTON Norman R. Gibbs II, 21, died Sunday in Allentown, Pa. Born in Trenton, he was a lifelong resident and graduated from Mercer Junior-Senior High School in 1998. Stepson of the late Robert B. Hizer Jr., grandson of the late Richard A. Gibbs and Earl W. Peters Sr. and nephew of the late Tallaya…
