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Karcher eyed to replace Slover on Borough Council
The resignation of Councilman William Slover leaves the door open for Democratic council candidate Peggy Karcher to replace him. By: Jennifer Potash The resignation by Councilman William Slover at the Borough Council meeting Tuesday leaves the door open for Peggy Karcher, Democratic candidate for a council seat in the November election, to fill his position…
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‘Captain’ named Rams’ top female
Vanessa Bond: Hightstown High’s Female Athlete of the Year By: Neil Hay As captain of three sports teams, Vanessa Bond was expected to provide leadership. And as captain of three teams that had to scratch out wins this year, leadership was an important ingredient. When her teammates needed to be picked up or challenged…
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This is one Whitman plan that holds water
PACKET EDITORIAL, June 16 By: When Gov. Christie Whitman announced in her 2000 State of the State address that “watershed management planning” would be one of her administration’s major initiatives in the coming year, the response was less than overwhelming. A few policy wonks may have gotten excited about the concept, but most legislators —…
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PERSONAL HISTORY: Memories of Pearl Harbor
By:Al Wicklund PERSONAL HISTORIES The Cranbury Press series,Histories,” offers our readers a chance to recount their memoies of news events from the recent past, ranging from a year to 60 years ago, some of which they many have witnessed, others that have been stamped in their memories. Do you remember where you were when: …
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Giving kids a place to hang out
By: David Weinstein The South Brunswick Department of Recreation and Community Affairs is offering a full schedule of summer activities for township children. In cooperation with School Based Youth Services, as well as Community Education, South Brunswick Recreation will take kids on trips to amusement parks, baseball games and provide places for out of school…
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Pool could hike Montgomery school project bill
The cost of a proposed high school construciton referendum could rise from $66.9 million to $70 million if a new swimming pool is included. By: David Dankwa MONTGOMERY — The cost of a proposed high school construction referendum — which could rise from an estimated $66.9 million to $70 million if a new swimming pool…
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Montgomery boosts community policing
Bike unit expands to six officers By: David Dankwa MONTGOMERY — Hoping to identify potential problems before they become crimes and foster a good relationship with the township’s growing citizenry, the township Police Department is spreading the word and increasing the ranks of community police — both residents and officers on bicycles. This week, the…
