Category: archives
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Stimulation for body and mind
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP A month of fun and games that included making volcanoes, beading necklaces, playing kickball and watching movies wrapped up last week as the Playground and Summer Enrichment Program marked the end of a successful run with a drama presentation by grades K-6 in the Peter Muschal Elementary School gym. By:Vanessa S. Holt…
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Florence may ban sports from street
FLORENCE Township Council members are hoping residents will attend the Aug. 15 council meeting to give their opinions on an ordinance that could effectively ban basketball and hockey from public streets and sidewalks. By:Vanessa S. Holt "We expect some dialogue," said Councilman Jerry Sandusky. "Parents like to see their kids out playing, but drivers…
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Housing, golf, marina eyed for old mill site
FLORENCE A developer already associated with the Roebling name presented a $100 million plan to the Florence Township Redevelopment Agency last week that could bring a senior housing development, a golf course and a marina to the former Roebling Steel Mill site. By:Vanessa S. Holt The Ron Berman Development Co. of Trenton developed the…
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Bordentown 8’s run its baseball win streak to 9 games
Looking for the best local baseball team this summer? By:Sean Moylan Forget your Hamilton Post 31’s and your Nottingham 12-year-old all stars, for pure dominance no one can touch the Bordentown Little League 8-year-old all -star baseball team. Not only did it win District 12, but Bordentown has rolled off 9 straight tournament victory. Moreover,…
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Friends bid farewell to longtime resident
Halchen Zingg, 93, died July 11 after a lengthy illness. By:Amanda Bok "Your love of life is contagious, and I caught it," said Allen Zingg. Mr. Zingg read from a card he sent his mother for Mother’s Day during a memorial service for her. But the words summarized the way many felt about one of…
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Emily Glickman
Emily Glickman, 70, of Cranbury, died Monday at her home. Born in Manhattan, N.Y., she lived in East Windsor for 10 years before moving to Cranbury in 1983. Ms. Glickman was an active facilitator with the Child Assault Prevention Program, Middlesex County Chapter. She visited schools and presented programs for the past 15 years. She…
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Monroe changes in-line rink plans
The Monroe Township Council is scheduled to consider new bids Monday for the construction of an in-line roller skating rink on the township’s Community Center property. By: Al Wicklund MONROE The Township Council is scheduled to consider new bids Monday for the construction of an in-line roller skating rink on the township’s Community Center…
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Cranbury hires three teachers
The Board of Education has hired three new teachers for the 2001-2002 school year. By: Amanda Bok The Board of Education has hired three new teachers for the 2001-2002 school year. Amy Garcia will replace Christine Woolston as a first-grade teacher and Laurie Nelson and Patricia Klarhe will fill two part-time teacher assistant positions for…
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SCHOOL DAYS: An early principal recalls Cranbury
In 1939, 24-year-old Hamilton Stillwell became the first male principal of the Cranbury School. By:Casha Caponegro In 1939, 24-year-old Hamilton Stillwell became the first male principal of the Cranbury School. "There was a woman principal at the time who also taught third grade, named Henriette Chittick," said Dr. Stillwell, who is now retired and living…
