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  • Local woman gets state cabinet nod

    Seema M. Singh of Monmouth Junction wins public advocate slot. By: Brian Shappell    Newly installed Gov. James E. McGreevey didn’t wait long to re-establish the state’s public advocate office.    And he didn’t stray far to find the right woman for the job, selecting Seema M. Singh of Monmouth Junction to fill the position.    "By restoring…

  • Board should pledgeno budget increase

    To the editor    As an advocate of quality education, together with an adequate and comfortable learning environment of our children, it disturbs me as a taxpayer and former school board member that we are faced with another costly referendum of $2.2 million.    In my opinion, this was brought about due to a lack of good…

  • Lawrence grapplers drop three straight

    Wrestling By: Mike Molaro    Lawrence High School wrestling coach Chris Lynne knew this would be a rebuilding year and that his Cardinals probably wouldn’t come close to matching last year’s achievements of a 16-4 record and the Colonial Valley Conference Colonial Division tri-championship.    But he’s hoping that his guys can have better results than last…

  • Area Internet seminar stresses child safety

    Officials suggest monitoring children’s computer time By:David Koch    BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — Few can deny the limitless possibilities the Internet has brought. It can connect us to information and people around the world.    But like any new technology, there are those who take advantage of it. Police say one disadvantage of the Internet is it has…

  • Edition of Jan. 17, 2002

    Josephine R. Messineo    Josephine R. Messineo, 85, died Sunday at Chandler Hall Hospice, Newtown, Pa.    Born in New York City, she was a lifelong Skillman resident.    She retired after many years with Rockwell International and Princeton University Library. She was a member of Montgomery Senior Citizens and Rocky Hill Seniors.    She is survived by a…

  • Firefighters, citizen given county award for heroic efforts

    Bravery saved lives of two children By:Vanessa S. Holt    FLORENCE — When five local firefighters and one brave neighbor entered a burning house on Norman Avenue in October of 2000, they were not thinking about receiving accolades for their work. They were only focused on finding the occupants and stopping the fire.    Their bravery saved…

  • Commission will continueto help ‘show go on’

    To the editor    Dec. 31, 2001, marked my last day as commissioner and chairperson of the Hillsborough Cultural and Arts Commission. I would like to express my most sincere appreciation to the many wonderful commissioners I have worked with over the years, all who generously volunteer their time and talents. Their dedication, support, and hard…

  • Second Hall of Famedinner set March 9

    This event is slated for Saturday, March 9 at Angeloni’s Cedar Gardens on Route 33 in Hamilton Township    The Hopewell Valley Hall of Fame Committee is busy making preparations for the second annual Hall of Fame Banquet.    This event is slated for Saturday, March 9 at Angeloni’s Cedar Gardens on Route 33 in Hamilton Township.…

  • Claremont families relocated

    Three families homeless after fire have found new homes in other buildings By:Krzysztof Scibiorski    The three families displaced by the Jan. 4 fire at the Claremont Towers have moved to other available apartments in the complex, according to its manager.    Anthony Cancro, the general partner of the Claremont Towers Co., said the tenants whose units…