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HILLSBOROUGH: Pipeline under Rt. 206 leaks gasoline
Officials of a gasoline pipeline company were asked to attend Tuesday’s Township Committee meeting to explain why a portion of the pipeline apparently cracked where it goes under Route 206 at New Amwell Road. About 25 gallons of gasoline was found leaked, said David Boone, public relations officer for the incident management team for Buckeye…
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MANVILLE: Camplain Road firefighters will help Santa deliver gifts
Santa Claus is coming to town . . . and he’s riding in the Camplain Road Volunteer Fire Company sleigh. The fire company is sponsoring its annual Santa gift delivery fundraiser Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 21 through 23. For a minimum $10 donation per family, Santa Claus will arrive at your home on his…
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LAWRENCE: Schools receive safety award
Lawrence Township public schools received a 2012 Safety Award from the New Jersey School Boards Association. The award was presented on Oct. 23 by the NJSBA Insurance Group. The Lawrence school district is one of only 40 out of 400 to receive the award of distinction from NJSBAIG’s workers’ compensation insurance pool. Recipients of the…
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LAWRENCE: Salons to assist Sandy’s victims
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Sitting in the chair at the salon, clients often share their news good or bad with their favorite hair stylist. Lately, some of that news has been about the wreckage left behind after Hurricane Sandy barreled up the East Coast and targeted the New Jersey coastline, said Denise…
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MANVILLE: Lynn, Onderko thanked for their work on council
Lynn, Onderko are thanked for their work Monday night was the last Borough Council meeting for two Republicans who will not be returning to the council in 2013. Council President Sherri Lynn chose not to run for another term, and Councilman Richard Onderko lost his re-election bid in November. Ms. Lynn told the public, “I…
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LAWRENCE: Township to introduce fees for local permits
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Getting that permit to install a shed, fence or patio is going to cost a few dollars, under an ordinance introduced by Township Council earlier this month. Township Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building to take action on the ordinance, which…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Jenkins well on his way to his ‘Top Gun’ dream
Former Hillsborough High student and athlete Anthony Jenkins is one of the few selected to become a Navy pilot. Following his graduation from the University of Arizona and commissioning as an officer into the Navy this May, Mr. Jenkins will be given a chance to realize his dream in one of the most rigorous flight…
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MANVILLE: Pearl Harbor survivor applauded at VFW ceremony
By Mary Ellen Day, Special Writer In a ceremony Friday night, Veterans of Foreign War Post 2290 remembered the day Dec. 7, 1941 the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, bringing the United States into World War II. Pearl Harbor survivor Nicholas Alimecco, a member of Post 2290, received a standing ovation after he said…
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Community Calendar: Dec. 13 edition
Thurs., Dec. 13 Kids Music Round: 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., Allentown Library, 16 South Main Street. An award-winning family music program for children ages infant through 4 years with an adult. Come sing, dance and explore rhythm instruments! Please register in advance by calling the library at 609-259-7565. Holiday Lego Storytime: 4 p.m., Allentown…
