Category: archives
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Manville PBA establishesfund for disaster victims
Due to the recent events that occurred in New York City and Washington, D.C., the Manville Policeman’s Benevolent Association Local 236 has set up a disaster relief fund. Anyone wishing to donate can make checks payable to the Manville PBA Local 236 Disaster Relief Fund. Donations can be sent to: Disaster Relief Fund P.O. Box…
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Editorial: Anti-Muslim graffiti won’t help us to heal
Misdirected venom is no part of the solution By: The recent terrorist events in New York City, Washington D.C. and western Pennsylvania have brought many people of our nation together, creating a powerful network of support. That support has resulted in such a resurgence of spirit and determination in local residents after such devastating incidents,…
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Movies provide break, but tragedy remains at forefront
"I wasn’t surprised. Things have been too quiet for too long." By: Mark Moffa WASHINGTON "I wasn’t surprised," Vicki Borajkiewicz said. "Things have been too quiet for too long." "They win if we don’t get back to our lives," Jeff Borajkiewicz said. "You’ve got to move on, but you shouldn’t forget," Ms. Borajkiewicz added.…
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Viola Ciak
HILLSBOROUGH Viola R. (Korygoski) Ciak died Tuesday, Sept. 11, at Somerset Medical Center. She was 93. Born in Sayreville, she lived in South River before moving to Hillsborough six years ago. Mrs. Ciak was a communicant of St. Mary Ostrabrama Church in South River, and was a member of the parish Altar Rosary Society.…
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Council eyes new park
As part of the plan, the township also has agreed to make improvements to an existing playground next to the parcel By: Lea Kahn The Eldridge Park and Eggerts Crossing neighborhoods have lengthy histories that are often overlooked by many neighborhood and township residents. But that will change, if Lawrence Township and Lawrence Non-Profit Housing,…
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What do you think?
Should the WTC be rebuilt? The fallen World Trade Center (WTC) in New York City is a topic on everyone’s minds these days. Some feel the towers should not be rebuilt. Some think the 16 or so acres of land on which the WTC stood should be made into a memorial park. What do you…
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Frances Lang
HILLSBOROUGH Frances M. (Bonatz) Lang died Thursday, Sept. 13, at home. She was 51. Born in Kingston, N.Y., she grew up in Brick, and lived in Annandale and Clinton before moving to Hillsborough five years ago. Mrs. Lang was office manager and paralegal in Gerald Seid’s law office in Rocky Hill. Surviving are four…
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Township Committee to vote on three ordinances tonight
Public works equipment and improvements to municipal buildings and grounds are covered by a $1.244 million bond ordinance scheduled for an adoption vote by the Hopewell Township Committee tonight By: John Tredrea Public works equipment and improvements to municipal buildings and grounds are covered by a $1.244 million bond ordinance scheduled for an adoption vote…
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Nextel proposes communications tower
Plan must first receive approval from planning or zoning board By:David Koch MANSFIELD Nextel wants to build a new communications tower on the Civic Center property which, if approved, would be the ninth communications tower erected within the township. The proposal by the wireless communications company was made earlier this month in a letter…
