Category: archives
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West Windsor hangs up on plan to ban car phones
By: David M. Campbell WEST WINDSOR – Marlboro Township, the first New Jersey town to ban cellular phones in cars, hopes other towns will follow its lead, triggering a similar state law. But West Windsor isn’t answering the call. On Monday night, the Township Council in effect declined to join in the fight, deciding not…
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Monroe gets use of jail property
The township’s Recreation Department has started using five acres of state land on North State Home Road for youth football practices. By:Al Wicklund MONROE — The township’s Recreation Department has started using five acres of state land on North State Home Road for youth football practices. The land is being leased at a dollar a…
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Naval Academy glee club sails into Monroe
By:Al Wicklund MONROE —The U.S. Naval Academy Men’s Glee Club will bring its uniformed splendor, versatile repertoire of songs and sense of fun to the Monroe Township High School’s Performing Arts Center 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10. The event is sponsored by the high school’s Music Parents Association. The performance is part of then glee club’s…
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Emergency help shortage said to be causing delays
‘There is a problem. It’s the whole general problem with the lack of volunteers with EMS.’ Sherry Whitman Paramedic By:Mark Moffa HIGHTSTOWN – Residents waiting longer for emergency medical attention may be falling victim to dwindling volunteer rolls and changes in emergency services in other communities, according to Borough Council members. Citing one such…
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Volunteers welcomed at East Windsor squads, too
By: Michael Arges EAST WINDSOR – "Serving as a volunteer rescue squad member is the most rewarding thing anybody could possibly do," said Rita Teubner, the president of East Windsor Rescue Squad II. "It makes you feel good about yourself – that’s the reason we’re all still doing it. The situation for volunteers is…
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Cardinals edge Rams, prepare for Nottingham
Football By: Steve Feitl The Lawrence High School football field had already rushed the field at Hightstown Friday night when game officials put a damper on the party. Even though the Cardinal defense had stopped the Rams at the 25-yard line as time appeared to expire with Lawrence up, 22-21, a referee had seen the…
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Defibrillators available for emergency personnel
By: Sen. Peter Inverso To the editor: I would like to remind municipal police and fire departments, and first aid and rescue squads that the State of New Jersey has a program that makes external defibrillators available to them. Defibrillators are used to help people in cardiac arrest. They can make the difference between life…
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Fire company golf event received much support
By:John Archer To the editor: On behalf of the all-volunteer membership of Hightstown Engine Company #1, I would like to extend my thanks to those who assisted in making our annual golf tournament such a huge success. To the Peddie School, golf participants and local business community, it is your continued interest and support that…
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Safety of skateboarders is primary concern
The safety of skateboarders is a paramount issue regarding their illegal use of the John F. Kennedy School for a skateboarding course. By:Al Wicklund JAMESBURG — The safety of skateboarders is a paramount issue regarding their illegal use of the John F. Kennedy School for a skateboarding course, school Principal Shirley Bzdewka said Thursday. “It’s…
