Category: archives
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Relief effort truly communitywide
To the editor Two weeks ago Americans were stunned by a tragedy that at times seemed almost too much to bear. We were all touched deeply by the images that we saw. Almost immediately calls were made to township offices offering assistance. On Sept. 13, township resident Maria Adolphson came to Committeewoman Sonya Martin to…
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Millstone church to host open house
Historic facility on Stagecoach Road restored to how it looked in 1845. By: Scott Morgan MILLSTONE Johnny Appleseed died that year. President John Tyler left office. President James K. Polk took over. It was the beginning of the Irish Potato Famine and the start of Sir John Franklin’s Arctic exploration. And on a small…
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Cardinals receive firepower from Coyle
Girls SoccerJust when it seemed like the Lawrence High School girls soccer squad needed a lift, along came Lisa Coyle to provide the firepower. By: Mike Molaro The senior forward banged home three goals and added three assists last week to lead the Cardinals (3-3) to a pair of road victories. Lawrence won, 6-3, over…
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LEDGER FORUM: Writer has trouble with Amalfi’s plan
This letter is to express concerns about plans for the expansion of Amalfi’s Restaurant on Lawrenceville-Pennington Road. As a long time resident and home owner in the community, I am dismayed by actions of the township zoning board and council leaders in connection with the proposed addition to the current facility and the approval of…
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Kardosh gives injured Viking gymnasts a lift
By: Rich Fisher A usual scenario in sports has a senior-dominated team racked with injuries, which gives the young players their chance to gain experience. That situation is working in reverse for the South Brunswick High gymnastics team, and Kate Kardosh is taking advantage of the situation. Entering the season, first-year coach Jen Petri-Charmello was…
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Off-duty Plumsted officers see new pay plan
New guidelines call for officers to be paid through township payroll. By: Scott Morgan Off-duty officers see new pay plan Scott MorganStaff Writer PLUMSTED The Township Committee adopted new guidelines Monday requiring off-duty police officers be paid through the township’s payroll. In the past, off-duty police officers throughout the state were often paid by…
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Township should wave the flag
EDITORIAL: Why not honor vets with park names and flags on holidays? Hillsborough’s long-standing policy of not honoring veterans or placing flags on Route 206 needs to be re-evaluated, especially in light of the current circumstances. While most communities dress up their main thoroughfares for Memorial Day, the Fourth of July and Veterans Day, Hillsborough…
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Local archers take aim during Senior Olympics
The three locals were among the 10,000 athletes who competed in 18 sports at the 2001 National Senior Games held in Baton Rouge, La.[ Related Story: Archery Club hits the mark: Wa-Xo-Be offers a 21-acre place to take your bow. ] By: Brian Shappell Local archers Frank Kozielec Jr., Douglas Joyce and Andy Roslewicz…
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Horse Play: Lachance wins fifth Jug
Millstone resident ties record for most victories in prestigious event. By: Ken Weingartner Michel Lachance knows many harness drivers who would give just about anything to win the Little Brown Jug. So even after winning a record-tying fifth Jug last week, Mr. Lachance remained extremely appreciative of the accomplishment. "I’ve been very fortunate to land…
