Category: archives
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BORDENTOWN CITY: Locals fight to save St. Mary School
Locals sign a petition asking Bishop David O’Connell to grant a Save St. Mary School committee representative the opportunity to present a plan to prevent the historic facility’s closure. (Photo by Deirdre Ryan, www.dryanphoto.com)
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UPPER FREEHOLD: Township moving forward with Reed Park
by Jane Meggitt, Special Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — After six years the development of Reed Park on Route 526 is closer to fruition. At the March 21 Township Committee meeting, members learned the results of bidding on the project and are expected to vote April 4 to amend a 2011 bond ordinance, totaling $1.77 million,…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Elks members take plunge for charity
By Mary Ellen Day, Special to the Beacon It wasn’t exactly beach weather, but to three Manville-Hillsborough Elk members it didn’t really matter. The trio put on swim suits and joined more than 100 others on March 16 to rush into the wintry Atlantic Ocean for a good cause. Manville residents Mike Knitowski and Mark…
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ROBBINSVILLE: School board ratifies new contract
by James McEvoy, Managing Editor ROBBINSVILLE — The Robbinsville Board of Education unanimously ratified a pact with the Washington Township Education Association (WTEA). The deal, which extends through June 30, 2014, still requires formal ratification by the WTEA to become official. The WTEA represents 350 Robbinsville teachers, secretaries, support staff, maintenance workers and bus drivers.…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Governor hopeful Buono slated to attend Community Day
State Sen. Barbara Buono, the likely Democratic nominee for governor, is expected to attend the Hillsborough Democrats’ second annual Community Day on Saturday, April 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hillsborough Point Clubhouse on Render Drive. Sen. Buono should be there between 10 and 11 a.m. to meet people and answer their…
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SPRINGFIELD: Township salutes Eagle Scout
By Amy Batista, Special Writer SPRINGFIELD — An Eagle Scout has been recognized for his accomplishments after connecting two trails and building a boardwalk to cross over the wetlands at a local joint military base. Mayor Denis McDaniel honored Ethan Snyder, 17, of the Jacksonville section of Springfield on March 13. Ethan attends Northern Burlington…
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Egg Hunt Brings Hope
By Princeton Alliance Church It’s not easy being a single parent. Often the money ends before the month does, so luxuries like Easter baskets and candy for the kids are set aside for necessities like rent and groceries. That’s where the local church has an opportunity to bring help and hope. The He Cares, We…
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Egg Hunt Brings Hope
Anderson Reyes shows his buddy the fine art of egg hunting as over 150 local residents gather Saturday afternoon for an Easter event at Princeton Alliance Church.
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PLUMSTED: District to appoint interim high school principal
by James McEvoy, Managing Editor PLUMSTED — The Board of Education is likely to appoint an interim principal of New Egypt High School at the April 10 meeting. Tom Farrell, the outgoing principal, will serve until April 15, according to district officials. Dr. Karen Jones, superintendent of Plumsted Township schools, updated the board members and…
