Category: archives
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Let’s not rush to judgment on downzoning
EDITORIAL By: Ruth Luse About 14 months ago in this column, we said, "Tonight … the Hopewell Township Committee will continue its discussion with members of the public on ordinances that would make some major changes in the township’s zoning." We repeat that statement this week, because the public hearing on the Hopewell Township Committee’s…
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Falcon field hockey to rely on veterans
By: Carolyn M. Hartko With the inevitable turnover in high school sports, players with experience are like money in the bank. So, with 11 returning starters from last year’s squad, the 2001 Monroe Township High School varsity field hockey team could be considered one of the wealthiest in the conference. "I feel very confident," second-year…
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SBHS volleyball team ready to break out
By: Brian Shappell South Brunswick High girls volleyball coach Nancy McDonald isn’t making any Mark Messier guarantees but she’s confident this will be a breakout year for the Lady Vikings. The team will begin their quest today (Thursday) against North Hunterdon. "We’re trying to go for .500," McDonald said. "This is the year we…
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Referendum makes sense financially
LETTER To the editor: While the price tag of $18.8 million looks huge, the SHRHS bond referendum may look like a pretty good financial deal in a year or two. Here is why: 1 The governor is kicking in $3.6 million of the 11.1 million cost of Question One, so the actual costs to…
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Edition of Sept. 6, 2001
Severino Ercoli Gallo Severino Ercoli Gallo, 85, died Sunday at home. Born in Monterey, Calif., he had lived in New York before moving to Hopewell Township in 1980. He was an Army Veteran of World War II and served in the Battle of Normandy, northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe. He was a waiter in…
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Middlesex mulls important open-space purchase
The Board of Freeholders is expected to approve buying the $1.29 million, 106-acre property on the north side of Broadway Road in South Brunswick. By: Brian Shappell An important piece of open space, which includes a large amount of wetlands on Broadway Road, could be a step closer to being preserved in perpetuity tonight. The…
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Between community projects, jeweler builds strong business
A CHAT WITH MARY By: Mary H. Kaempfen I would not say he’s got the map of Ireland written all over his face, but his countenance has a very close resemblance to an Irish look because of the twinkle in his eye and his somewhat devilish grin. He is Kevin Sweeney, president of Bentley’s Jewelers…
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Viking football team has a new look as it tries to rebound
By: Ken Weingartner When the South Brunswick High football team opens its season Friday night by hosting Woodbridge, "new" will be the word of the day. As in new season, new faces, new offense and new outlook. The Vikings, coming off a 3-7 season, open their campaign 7 p.m. Friday. Coach John Coppola is looking…
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Washington to host cycling event
Township officials hope to turn the races into an annual occurance. By: Mark Moffa WASHINGTON The township this month will hold its first cycling event, which officials hope will become an annual tradition. The first Washington Township Cycling Classic will be held Sunday, Sept. 23, with several races for different age groups and ability…
