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MANVILLE: Councilman hears bits of good news on the flood front
To the editor: I attended the fourth annual Raritan River Sustainability conference held on June 14 at Duke Farms. I would like to thank Dr. Judy Shaw from Rutgers for coordinating the event and highlighting the need for a watershed approach to flood mitigation. Dr. Shaw understands Manville’s flooding problem and is willing to help…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Patricia Ruby to lead Hunterdon Land Trust
Hillsborough resident Patricia Ruby has joined the Hunterdon Land Trust, based in Flemington, as its executive director. ”I grew up close to Hunterdon County and always enjoyed the family farms and beautiful landscapes that define the area and make me feel that I truly belong to this place,” Ms. Ruby said. “I am very fortunate…
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ALLENTOWN: Meeting location changed
The Allentown Borough Council meeting set for June 26 at 7 p.m. has been moved to the Allentown First Aid Squad building at 70 Waker Ave. It has been moved to accommodate Monmouth County elected officials and engineering department members involved in the U2 bridge/dam/park project so they may make a presentation on the progress…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Helping others key for student
By Nicole Cosentino Last week, 8-year-old Fabiana Russo raised $200 for “Labs For Logan” – a charity that raises money for a local boy with diabetes. Her mother, Giovanna Russo, was very supportive of the fundraiser. ”She’s a very special little girl and we’re so proud of her for doing what she did for this…
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LAWRENCE: Class of 2012 moves on
By Jennifer Bradley, Packet Media Group The Lawrence High School Class of 2012, dressed in red from head to toe, entered the Sun Bank Center in Trenton in pairs as friends cheered, families blew kisses and teachers and administrators looked with pride upon the students awaiting their diplomas on Wednesday, June 20. After the Trenton…
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MANVILLE: Senior Corner column for week of June 21
The Manville Senior Citizens meet at 12:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the VFW on Washington Avenue. The club is comprised of people who are residents of Manville, age 60 or older, and age 55, if disabled. Canned goods or non-perishable food items will continue to be collected before each meeting, as…
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MANVILLE: Police blotter for week of June 11-17
At 8:41 a.m. June 11, Richard Peterson of North 6th Avenue, reported a theft from his vehicle. Patrols found a piece of molding was missing, but it was unknown if it was lost or stolen. The incident was put on the record. * * * Jeffrey Martin, 21, of Atlantic City, was charged with possession…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Helping others key for student
Fabiana Russo uses her business skills in her neighborhood to help raise money for a local boy with diabetes.
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: SBAA moms ‘got game’
By Kim Spinelli, Special Writer Moms of the South Brunswick Athletic Association players proved they can do it on the diamond last week during Family Fun Night at Rowland Park. Several weeks ago, SBAA Secretary/Webmaster Mark Jiorle, was at his son Sam’s Black 10U Travel Team’s baseball game. Fellow parents, Mrs. Mirian Rodriguez and Mr.…
