Category: archives
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‘Tis the season to helprestore troubled hearts
EDITORIAL: Holiday celebrationstempered by memories of lost loved ones What is Christmas? This year, it is a time when ultimate joy and deepest sadness may walk hand in hand. For it is a time of love and faith and family and, for too many, of the memory of love and faith and family lost.…
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Vehicle complaintsare not justified
To the editor I have lived in Hillsborough for the last 20 years or so, and never have I read of a neighbor complaining about off-road vehicles being ridden in the daytime. Certainly, it would be a issue if this was on a constant daily basis or late at night. However, from all I’ve read…
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Parker’s boys play well in opening loss
The past, present and future were all on display during the Allentown High School boys’ basketball game against Trenton. By: Kyle Moylan Opener The past, present and future were all on display during the Allentown High School boys’ basketball team’s 84-66 opening night loss to Trenton this past Friday. They all made a strong impression.…
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Local woman ‘blown away’by Central Park proposal
Constance Else always dreamed of a romantic engagement, but when it actually happened to her, she was totally surprised By: Janet Purcell Constance Else always dreamed of a romantic engagement, but when it actually happened to her, she was totally surprised and, as she said, "blown away." Miss Else, who lives in Hopewell Township and…
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Police offer reward for info in dog killing
Plumsted officials seek leads in Nov. 26 incident near Sefel Avenue. By: PLUMSTED The Police Department and the New Jersey Fish and Game are investigating the shooting of a white German shepherd that occurred on Nov. 26 at the nursery behind Sefel Avenue. The initial investigation indicates the dog was possibly shot with a…
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For the week of December 20
By: Jack Rockoff WASHINGTON Jack Rockoff, 84, died Sunday, Dec. 16, at home. Born in New Brunswick, he lived in Philadelphia, New York City, Roosevelt and Hightstown before recently moving to Robbinsville. Mr. Rockoff worked in the Brooklyn and Philadelphia Navy yards during World War II and retired after more than 27 years with…
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Plumsted zoning changes approved
Ordinances seek to ease way for new businesses in New Egpyt; help maintain rural character. By: Scott Morgan PLUMSTED The Township Committee last week amended two zoning ordinances in an effort to ease the way for new businesses in New Egypt and to help maintain the township’s rural character. Mayor Ron Dancer said the…
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Planner outlines rezoning proposal
More than 100 residents pack room to hear plans that would increase minimum lot sizes in Upper Freehold. By: Scott Morgan UPPER FREEHOLD More than 100 residents packed the room to hear the Planning Board’s recommendations last week on proposed Master Plan changes that would increase minimum lot sizes in 95 percent of the township.…
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Neighbor’s protestsare unfounded
To the editor By: In response to Mike Cascio and his wife’s never-ending story about being deprived of solitude and enjoyment of their property, I say what about my abiltity and my son’s ability to enjoy the same. The arguments which Mr. and Mrs. Cascio are so intent on publishing come down to the fact…
