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ALLENTOWN: Police agree to slash raises
By Peter Sclafani, Staff Writer ALLENTOWN — Members of the Police Department have agreed to slash their previously approved 4 percent raises to 2½ percent in order to create two new supervisory positions within the department. The Borough Council at its meeting July 31 approved a three-year contract for police, which includes the realignment of…
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LAWRENCE: Township revaluation bids to be opened next week
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer The next step in the township-wide revaluation process will be taken when Lawrence Township officials open bids next week that have been submitted by firms interested in conducting the revaluation. The bid specifications were sent out July 25, Municipal Manager Richard Krawczun said. They will be opened and read in…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Campout, fishing draw residents
Fred Tenore of the Hillsborough Recreation Department weighs entries in the fishing derby Friday night.
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HILLSBOROUGH: Kozlowski given $4,000 utilities association award
Thomas Kozlowski, a June graduate of Hillsborough High School, was given a $4,000 award from the N.J. Utilities Association. Thomas, the son of PSE&G employee Michael Kozlowski, was one of two recipients of the association’s James R. Leva Scholarship. The Leva awards go to assist two NJUA member company employees or a member of their…
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LAWRENCE: Bishop helps St. Ann’s celebrate its 75th
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer The storm clouds of war were gathering over Europe, the United States was continuing to struggle under the Great Depression, aviator Amelia Earheart disappeared, and actors Bill Cosby and Jack Nicholson were born. A new house cost $4,000, a loaf of bread was 9 cents, the average annual salary was…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Learn how to download books, music at library
Two sessions will show patrons how download music and books from the online catalogue at the library, 379 South Branch Road. On Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. you can learn about free music downloadables from the online library catalog to your iTunes, MP3 player or Smartphone. Bring in your Kindle Fire, iPad, SmartPhone…
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LAWRENCE: Robbers smash glass, steal watches from store
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Police are searching for a trio of robbers who entered Hamilton Jewelers on Brunswick Pike, smashed several display cases and grabbed an undisclosed number of wristwatches shortly after noon on Aug. 1, according to police Lt. Mark Ubry. Police were alerted to the robbery when store employees and passersby called…
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HILLSBOROUGH: 4-H’ers are off to the fair today
The 65th Somerset County 4-H Fair continues Thursday, and Friday, Aug. 9 and 10, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the 4-H Fairgrounds, North Branch Park, Milltown Road, Bridgewater. The fair showcases the achievements of more than 1,000 4-H members. Visitors should stop by the information tent for a schedule of daily…
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MONROE: Robbery sparks manhunt
MONROE — Police are actively looking for a black male who allegedly robbed a jewelry store Monday morning. ¶ According to a police press release Tuesday, the suspect entered the Monroe Jewelers store in the Concordia Shopping Center sometime between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. and then walked out of the store with more than…
