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J. Michael McManimon
J. Michael McManimon, 50, of West Trenton died Wednesday at Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia. Born in Trenton, he was a lifelong area resident. Mr. McManimon was a supervisor with Verizon Communication, Cherry Hill, and its predecessor companies, New Jersey Bell Telephone Co. and Bell Atlantic, for 32 years. He was an Air Force veteran…
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Monroe names interim superintendent
MONROE James Sheerin, a veteran school administrator, will serve as the Monroe interim schools superintendent starting March 1. By:Al Wicklund MONROE James Sheerin, a veteran school administrator, will serve as the Monroe interim schools superintendent starting March 1. Dr. Sheerin, currently the interim superintendent for the Lebanon Borough schools in Hunterdon County, said…
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Teen suspended after knife found
CRANBURY – A seventh-grade student at the Cranbury School was suspended for two days after a knife was found in his locker last week. By:Brian Shappell A seventh-grade student at the Cranbury School was suspended for two days after a knife was found in his locker last week. The knife was found on Feb. 14,…
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City eyes settlement of lawsuits
Agreement could mean 174 more housing units By: Cynthia Williamson LAMBERTVILLE The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to introduce several zoning ordinance amendments, bringing it one step closer to settling developers’ lawsuits filed two years ago after zoning changes reduced building density on their hillside tracts. A public hearing and final adoption of the…
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Anna D’Errico
Anna B. D’Errico, 63, died Tuesday Feb. 20 at St. Peter’s Medical Center, New Brunswick. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she lived there and in Cairo, N.Y., before moving to Clearbrook. Surviving are her husband, Anthony; a son, Alfred Kayata of Brooklyn; two daughters, Celeste Massey and Leanna Kayata, both of Brooklyn; two stepsons, Frank D’Errico…
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Cranbury board slots yet to be filled
Though Monday’s petition filing deadline for Board of Education candidates is rapidly approaching, only one candidate has officially declared to run for school board. By:Brian Shappell Though Monday’s petition filing deadline for Board of Education candidates is rapidly approaching, only one candidate has officially declared to run for school board. In addition to the three,…
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DOT drainage permit delayed by permit OKs
City asks congressman to intervene By: Cynthia Williamson LAMBERTVILLE A setback in obtaining approvals may delay the state Department of Transportation’s plan to resume work on its drainage project in early spring. DOT anticipated awarding a construction contract by the end of this month and starting work in April or May. "The project, unfortunately,…
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Musician promotes recorder’s popularity
Hightstown musician Anna Laufenberg is part of a national movement to increase the popularity of the recorder. By:Mark Moffa HIGHTSTOWN In this country, the recorder is typically played by third-graders looking for an introduction into the world of instrumental music. But 40-year-old Hightstown resident Anna Laufenberg still plays the instrument proudly. Ms. Laufenberg,…
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Visiting Dresden through stamps
By:Al Wicklund MONROE If the members of the Let’s Talk Stamps group find themselves flying to Dresden for a vacation, they’ll probably blame Bill Schrimmer of Greenbriar at Whittingham. Mr. Schrimmer spoke about German stamps featuring the art and architecture of Dresden Tuesday when the stamp group met at the Monroe Township Senior Center.…
