Category: archives
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WEST WINDSOR: Fore! Joshua Classic scores big for charity
From left, Brett Shane, of Norwalk, Connecticut, holds his son, Thayer Shane, as Neil Cohen, of Stanford, Connecticut, holds his 3-week-old newborn, Fiona Cohen, during the 11th annual Joshua Classic banquet dinner held at Mercer Oaks in West Windsor on Tuesday evening. (Photo by Jen Samuel)
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MANSFIELD: Northern Burlington 9U team presents winning season
MANSFIELD — When the Northern Burlington 9U boys district baseball team lined up on the third base line to receive its Cal Ripken District 1 Championship trophies on the night of June 27 in Montgomery, New Jersey — something seemed very familiar. For these 12 boys from local area towns of Mansfield, Chesterfield, Springfield and…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Borough fire company to host 16th Golf Classic
By Matt Nelson, Special Writer HIGHTSTOWN — Firefighters will soon be trading in their helmets for golf clubs. The Hightstown Engine Company No. 1 will hold its 16th annual Golf Classic at the Peddie Golf Club on Aug. 27. The golf classic will be played as a shamble, which combines a scramble with the basic…
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BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Committee looks at ‘smart’ trash cans
By David Kilby, Special Writer BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — What’s the future of trash collection? If someone were to draw or describe the garbage can of the future, his or her depiction could look or sound something like a Big Belly Solar Compactor. As Bordentown leaders look toward a greener future for the township, they are…
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HERALD: Residents ponder safety
Manny Amin (left), owner of the Crock-A-Deli on Old Cranbury Road, said the lottery machine inside the East Windsor store was burglarized Aug. 2. Additionally, he said cigarettes were stolen. (Photo by Amy Batista)
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CHESTERFIELD: Township will count dogs
By David Kilby, Special Writer CHESTERFIELD — The township was reminded a little late in the game this year that it’s time for all dogs in the community to be counted and licensed. ”It’s what the state asks us to do,” said Deputy Mayor Richard LoCascio at the Township Committee meeting Aug. 8. By state…
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EAST WINDSOR: Memorial service set for Princeton squad member
By Philip Sean Curran, Packet Media Group The month will mark one year since Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad member Michael Kenwood, of East Windsor, died in an attempted water rescue during Hurricane Irene. Family and friends will gather at a memorial service scheduled for 11 a.m. at Greenway Meadows Park on Aug. 28,…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Drinking water not so clean in July
By Christina Whittington, Special Writer HIGHTSTOWN — A routine test done last month revealed trace amounts of coliform bacteria in the borough’s drinking water. According to a notification on this matter on the borough’s website, Hightstown routinely monitors the water system for coliform bacteria. And in July, it found some. ”During the month of July,…
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FLORENCE: Roebling salon makes the cut
By Julie Asher, Special Writer FLORENCE — Nestled in the heart of historic Roebling is Highlights Hair Salon at 35 Fourth Ave. This neighborhood shop’s services feature haircuts, color, highlights, lowlights, permanents, relaxers, updos, hair extensions and facial waxing. Products include such names as Framesi hair color from Italy, Lakme hair color from Spain and…
