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CLetus Nealis
By: Cletus W. “Bill” Nealis, 84, of Jamesburg, died Saturday at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge. Born in Scranton, Pa., he lived in Old Bridge before moving to Jamesburg four years ago. Mr. Nealis was the head custodian for the Monmouth County Vocational School in Neptune for seven years, retiring in 1987. He was…
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Philatelists invited to a show-and-tell
By: Al Wicklund MONROE — Let’s Talk Stamps, a group of stamp collectors who meet monthly at the township Senior Center, will have an open-to-anyone stamp show-and-tell at its next meeting. “We invite anyone who has anything stamp-related that is curious or interesting to bring the item or items to our Dec. 19 meeting and…
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Council acts to stem rental overcrowding
Residents have complained of fire and health hazards By: Jennifer Potash The Princeton Borough Council has introduced two ordinances aimed at stemming overcrowding in rental properties in the John-Witherspoon neighborhood. The first ordinance would allow the borough to give summonses for violations without first giving a warning to offenders with at least one offense in…
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Recount ahead in 12th District
Congressman Rush Holt’s victory margin climbs to more than 650 votes. By: Jennifer Potash Democratic Rep. Rush Holt has won his re-election bid by more than 650 votes. The remaining county, Mercer, certified its results Wednesday. A recount of the votes in the 12th Congressional District will get under way Monday, a Somerset County Superior…
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Klapper places 21st at the Meet of Champions
By:Kyle Moylan When Jeremy Klapper started running cross country at Hightstown High School a little over three years ago, he had great hopes and dreams. ‘My goal was to be in the top 20.’ Jeremy Klapper When Klapper finished his cross country career for Hightstown this past Saturday, he had a great reality. Running…
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KIDS AND COMMUNITY: There is still hungry in the midst of plenty
By: Judy Shepps Battle Many of you who are reading this column have a full stomach and a refrigerator stuffed with leftovers. Recipes for creatively using that leftover turkey may be prominently displayed in your kitchen. We are a culture that celebrates both happy and sad occasions with an abundance of food. Thanksgiving marks the…
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Montgomery down to two candidates
Finalists for superintendent post will visit district again By: Helen Pettigrew MONTGOMERY – The township Board of Education has chosen two finalists for the position of superintendent. Board President Linda Romano said the board interviewed four candidates recommended by its consultant Monday and Tuesday and subsequently chose two as finalists. She said the board will…
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Stuck with stucco problem, Montgomery takes action
Many residents of the Cherry Valley Country Club community are up in arms over damage to their homes caused by the application of a synthetic stucco. By: Helen Pettigrew MONTGOMERY – A synthetic stucco product linked to the damage of homes across the country is wreaking havoc on homes in the Cherry Valley Country Club…
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Hightstown J.V. girls’ soccer boots home winning season
Season ends with 7-5-2 record By: Neil Hay In her first year as a teacher at the high school – and first as a coach – Mary Ann McLaren guided the Hightstown girls’ junior varsity soccer team to a winning record. Not just that. McLaren believes the Rams were among the best jayvee soccer…
