Category: archives
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Planning Board blunders on vote
To the editor: One would think the Hillsborough Planning Board would have been mildly embarrassed by their ineptitude in dealing with the procedural standards of Roberts Rules of Order when they blundered the voting on the Country Classics issue at the May 4 meeting. At the very least, a little homework into an understanding of…
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Frank Maziarz
By: HAMILTON – Frank Maziarz, 80, of Hamilton Township, died Friday, July 14, at St. Francis Medical Center, Trenton. Born in Trenton, he was a lifelong area resident. Mr. Maziarz retired in 1983 from the N.J. Department of Transportation, Ewing. He previously worked for the John A. Roebling’s Sons Co., Trenton. Son of the late…
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Annual ‘koffeeklatch’ helps generate ideas
Informal conference helps kids beat summer doldrums By:Vanessa S. Holt SPRINGFIELD – Summer vacation is barely half over, but if local kids have already read every Harry Potter book twice, and watched every cute monster cartoon a hundred times, the annual "koffeeklatch" at the Springfield Township Elementary School might provide some ideas to combat…
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State Police are enforcing truck ban law
Counts by municipality not available yet By:Kristy Klaus Figures released by New Jersey State Police indicate they are actively enforcing the interstate truck ban. Enforcement breakdowns by municipality are not available yet. The State Police could not say when these figures might be available. In May the Hopewell Township Committee called on the state to…
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Make ‘fire-barrens’ warbler our new state bird
By:Michele S. Byers If someone from Australia asks, "Where can I go to see a prairie warbler?" the only good answer is southern New Jersey. As summer heats up, let’s look at how this wonderful yellow and black prairie warbler is so good at surviving the heat here in New Jersey. To get a good…
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Sweet 16
Local girl to sing national anthem at Patriots game By:Eric Schwarz A high school junior from Manville will celebrate her 16th birthday Sunday by singing the national anthem at the Somerset Patriots’ home game. Melanie Esock of Brooks Boulevard will sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" for the Patriots. The Atlantic League baseball team will play the…
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Long-awaited road realignment to begin in Chesterfield
Realignment an attempt to improve safety at intersection By:Vanessa S. Holt CHESTERFIELD – Work is scheduled to begin Friday on the realignment of Chesterfield-Crosswicks Road in an attempt to improve safety at the intersection near the Chesterfield Inn. The township has waited a long time for the improvements to be made, said Committeeman Larry…
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Bruschini breaks in on Lawrence squad
Cardinal looks to lead in junior year at LHS By: Mike Molaro The more you watch Mike Bruschini play, the tougher it is to believe that he just completed his sophomore year at Lawrence High School. With a solid glove, a potent bat, and a mature attitude, the 16-year-old was an integral part of the…
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Downzoning could cost many dearly
EDITORIAL By:Ruth Luse Seldom do we receive a letter to the editor that says so eloquently what we ourselves have been thinking. We speak this week of the July 13 William Schmidt letter, which addresses the recent Hopewell Township Committee action to rezone a good part of the township. Mr. Schmidt foresees what he calls…
