Category: archives
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Council considers selling water utility
Voters may make decision in November By:Eric Schwarz Voters likely will decide in November whether to sell the water utility, which has been valued at $4 million to $5 million. The Borough Council on Monday hired a lawyer to guide the borough through the process of getting ready to sell. Borough officials in May 1997…
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Outlaws take over Trustcompany Bank
By: Staff ? Winning pitcher Edwin Guzman had three runs batted in the Outlaws’ 17-5 Twin Rivers Mens 30-&-Over softball League win over Trustcompany Bank. Mike Lubrano (three hits, one RBI), Mike Shifman (two hits), Steve Grossman (home run, two RBI) and Angel Hernandez (two ribbies) also contributed with the bat. Marciano Urena and Jim…
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Community Calendar
Compiled By:Mary Stulack Tell us about you. If your local nonprofit organization plans a special event and you would like to have the information published in the Manville News, drop a note to Mary Stulack, Calendar, 307 Omni Drive, Somerville, 08876. Items should be typed and mailed or faxed to our office at 359-0850, before…
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Official for a week
Teens elected to office in mock government By:Eric Schwarz Two students from Manville are learning about government during weeklong programs at Rider University. Featured in both programs is a chance for the students to participate in a mock government, where they and their peers will elect students to take offices such as council representative, mayor…
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Senate OK’s deer-control bill
Backs empowering municipalities to reduce herds By:David Campbell In a 21-14 vote late Monday afternoon, the state Senate passed a bill allowing community-based deer-management programs. The bill, passed by the state Assembly in March, allows munici-palities to seek waivers to state hunting regulations in order to develop deer-management plans. Bill Dressel, executive director of the…
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Mukesh Amin, 32
FLAGTOWN — Mukesh (Hitu) Amin died Monday, June 26, 2000 at The University of Philadelphia Hospital. He was 32. Born in Uganda, East Africa, he lived in London for 13 years. He came to the United States 13 years ago and attended Raritan Valley Community College. Mr. Amin was co-owner of the Spanish American Grocery…
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New hope for PHS parking lot
Also discussed: a plan to issue all-day student parking permits for nonresidential streets such as Walnut Lane and Guyot Avenue By: Jeff Milgram After "an excellent, superb meeting" Tuesday morning, the proposed 30-space parking lot for students at Princeton High School is back on track, according to Princeton Borough Councilwoman Wendy Benchley. Ms. Benchley said…
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Township is considering putting brakes on roads
You’ll need to slow down on Milford, Dutch Neck and Yorkshire Roads By: Michael Arges EAST WINDSOR – Area motorists may soon need to put on the brakes if East Windsor Township Council has its way. In a discussion of pedestrian safety at Tuesday night’s council meeting, the council voted to begin the process…
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TRACK: Girls enjoy another big year
By:Carolyn M. Hartko It would be tough to make a highlight film representative of the 2000 girls’ track team at Monroe Township High School. That’s because the videographer would have to include most of the season, and the resultant film would be hours long. That’s the problem when too many good things happen in one…
