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  • Anthony Perrotti

       MANVILLE — Anthony J. Perrotti died Tuesday, Oct. 23, at home. He was 71.    Born in Bernardsville, he had lived in Manville for more than 25 years.    Mr. Perrotti was a meat cutter for ShopRite Corp. in Edison for 25 years, retiring in 1991.    Surviving are two brothers, Patrick and James, of Bernardsville; two sister,…

  • What’s new for science fiction and fantasy fans

    BOOK NOTES by Joan Ruddiman: Escape harsh realities of the day and find adventure with noble heroes. By: What’s new for science fiction and fantasy fans Harry Potter arrives on the big screen Nov. 16. Tolkien’s "Lord of the Rings" goes live action in a soon-to-be-released new film version of his classic trilogy. "Trekkies" have…

  • County and congressmen present rebuilding funds

    Curbside presentation adds more than $500,000 to borough coffers By:Alec Moore    Improvements will be made to the streetscape on Main Street between Camplain and Weston Canal roads, including the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of South Main Street and Roosevelt Avenue, with the aid of more than a half-million dollars from the…

  • Lawrence boys advance in state tourney

    Boys SoccerCardinals earn rematch with Hopewell Valley By: Steve Feitl    On the power of a Dan Jackson overtime goal, the Lawrence Cardinal boys soccer team advanced to the second round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group III Tournament on Wednesday.    Jackson’s goal catapulted the Cardinals past Neptune, 2-1, in overtime of Lawrence’s first round game.…

  • State’s $150K grant targets Sourlands; five townships in regional effort

    Hopewell, Montgomery, Hillsborough, East Amwell and West Amwell have been awarded money for the planning and management of the 62-square mile Sourland Mountains area. By: John Tredrea    The five townships of Hopewell, Montgomery, Hillsborough, East Amwell and West Amwell have been awarded a $150,000 New Jersey grant for the planning and management of the 62-square…

  • Robbinsville Hardware to phase out retail

    Competition from ‘big box’ outfits Home Depot, Lowe’s force out local store. By: Mark Moffa    WASHINGTON — It looks as if "big box" retail has notched another victory.    Small, family-owned businesses nationwide are having difficulty competing with large, chain superstores.    Now, after 17 years, Robbinsville Hardware owners said they’ve become the latest victim.    The store…

  • Vikes must beat Knights again to win first GMC girls soccer championship

    By: Carolyn M. Hartko OLD BRIDGE — With perennial champion East Brunswick out of the way, the door is wide open for a new Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament girls soccer champion.    And South Brunswick High is one of the teams that could take advantage of the situation.    A twin-powered offense combined with a stingy defense…

  • PU engineering dean to quit post for classroom

    James Wei is hailed as ‘inspired and very effective’ leader.    James Wei will resign as dean of Princeton University’s School of Engineering and Applied Science at the end of the academic year in June to return to full-time teaching and research.    He originally intended to resign when his second five-year term ended last June, but…

  • Ecumenical band renovates Bethel AME

    Three dozen workers are donating their efforts and a string of Saturday mornings to renovate the interior of the Bethel African Methodist Episcopalian (AME) Church on South Main Street in Pennington By: John Tredrea    Comprised of seven local churches and The Pennington School, the Pennington Ecumenical Coalition continues to donate building trades expertise, hard work…