Category: archives
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Fenwick-Freeman letter a study in misdirection
To the editor: Last week a letter to the editor appeared from Marian Fenwick-Freeman ("Don’t be fooled on Democrats’ Krame record," Oct. 12), in which she claims to be responding to my letter of the previous week "Hate the Promenade? Blame the Republicans" Oct. 5). In fact, she did not respond to either of the…
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Adam Jesionka, 71
BELLE MEAD — Adam Jesionka died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2000. He was born in Poland and had been resident of Belle Mead for past 30 years. Mr. Jesionka was a developer throughout Somerset County for many years, before forming his own building material company, Icote Corp., based in Belle Mead. Survivors include his wife, Renata…
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MASTER PLAN HEARINGS SET
Proposed alterations in Washington under reviewThe hearings will take place at the Sharon School on Sharon Road at 7 p.m. In addition to Monday’s hearing, hearings will be held the next two Mondays, Oct. 30 and Nov. 6, and on Monday, Nov. 27, if necessary. Meetings will end no later than 11 p.m. By: Mark…
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Shadow games keep voters from seeing the light
Editorial By: Forget about the arrival of autumn being signaled by the changing of leaves. In Millstone Township, fall’s appearance is marked by malicious attacks against candidates for local office. Every year, it is the same; only the targets change. The nasty tone of campaigns in recent years has been the subject of repeated discussions,…
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Committee made good call on land purchase
To the editor: I have been following the recent discussion on the open space purchases being negotiated by the current Township Committee. I am very pleased to see that the Township Committee has chosen to spend taxpayer money in much the same manner that I spend my hard-earned dollars. When I go shopping I do…
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Family of accident victim may sue
Man killed in Bridgewater accident Sept. 14 By:Eric Schwarz The family of James Thoden, a Somerset County electrician killed Sept. 14 while installing a traffic light, has filed notice that it may sue Bridgewater Township and the state for damages. John Blume, a lawyer from Chatham, last week filed a $5 million lawsuit claim on…
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Explaining nature’s ‘red leaf district’
THE STATE WE’RE IN by Michele S. Byers Fall colors often stir melancholy reflections on the end of summer, the passing of seasons and the fading of summer’s green canopy. Some of fall’s more vibrant colors, however, have much more to do with the beginning of life, rather than the end. Just a few short…
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Outdoor ecology is the real thing
Lab gives students new window into life sciences By:Laura Toto Amsterdam School’s students are learning hands-on with a new outdoor classroom. The project came through the Amsterdam School Home and School Association. The outdoor classroom will help children learn about the environment and nature in a natural environment. The outdoor classroom is surrounded by a…
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Red Ribbon effort offers anti-drug message
Program runs all next week By:Eric Schwarz Manville public schools will inform students why and how to avoid drugs during an activity-filled Red Ribbon Week next week. Lessons, contests, ribbons to wear and tie to car antennas and other reminders of the week will be seen throughout the schools and town Monday through Friday. At…
