Category: archives
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EPA launches mall cleanup
A public hearing on the proposed two-year, $18 million federal environmental cleanup of the Rustic Mall in Manville will be held Sept. 11. By: Alec Moore Residents will have their chance to chime in on a proposed two-year, $18 million Federal environmental cleanup of the Rustic Mall during a second public hearing at 7 p.m.…
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New teachers’ assignments due today
Hillsborough offers new staffer a one-week orientation. By: Regina Tan "Your homework assignment is in two parts," Dr. Virginia Gittelman, assistant superintendent of the Hillsborough school district, told a group of about 90 new teachers last Thursday in the Hillsborough High School auditorium. "The first part: rest. Leave everything in your locker. You will work…
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Plumsted seeking ‘Pathfinders’
Volunteers would help identify, mark and map trails and roads for recreation purposes. By: Scott Morgan PLUMSTED Mayor Ron Dancer and the township Environmental Commission are looking into establishing a Plumsted "Pathfinders" commission. Mayor Dancer said the Pathfinders, which he expects to model on an existing club in neighboring Jackson Township, will consist of…
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Drive’s success shows how much Lawrence cares
EDITORIAL The Lawrence Ledger would like to thank all who participated in our August drive to collect household items for HomeFront. Through the kindness of our readers, a number of homeless families will have sheets, blankets, irons, pots and pans, essentially all they will need to set up a new home when they are ready.…
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Café Classics
This Doylestown, Pa., joint rolls out some good grub and bangin’ blues with Southern-fried hospitality that hits all the high notes. By: Lari Robling Café Classics 816 N. Easton Road, Doylestown, Pa. (215) 489-3535 www.cafeclassics.org Food: Very good Service: Personable Cuisine: Southern influence Ambiance: Casual blues club Hours: Lunch: Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Happy Hour:…
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Teacher of many talents joins Manville faculty
Raymond Cwieka has taught math and science in Colombia, Venezuela and Japan; written books on European formal and ballet dancing; studied Asian art in Hawaii and been a county college instructor. By: Krzysztof Scibiorski This summer has seen an influx of new teachers in the Manville School District. They will bring a wealth of experiences…
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Adam’s Bistro
Glitzy touches grace the food and decor at this Middlesex restaurant, providing a plethora of lush Italian-esque dishes, deftly done. By: Pat Tanner Adams Bistro 619 Bound Brook Road, Middlesex (732) 424-2121 Food: Very good Service: Professional Cuisine: Fancied-up Italian Ambiance: Gussied-up storefront Prices: Moderate Hours: Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Dinner: Mon.-Thurs. 5-9:30 p.m.,…
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Township Council eyes 2001 capital budget
Several road projects and equipment purchases are on the proposed capital spending plan, which the council will be discussing with the public Monday. By: Michael Arges EAST WINDSOR The Milford Road S-curve project heads the list of projects included in the township’s proposed $2.17 million capital budget for 2001. Residents can have their say…
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Ralston Heights story sure to fascinate local history buffs
Located off North Greenwood Avenue in Hopewell Township just over the northern border from Hopewell Borough, Ralston Heights consists of "the castle," an enclave known as the Ralston Heights Condominiums, and the neighborhood just north of the Highland Cemetery. It has been identified by Hopewell Township as one of nine potential historic districts or historic…
