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UPPER FREEHOLD: County proposes medians for Sharon Station Road
No detours through Allentown planned during construction project By Joanne Degnan, Managing Editor UPPER FREEHOLD — The Township Committee gave thumbs up last week to the county’s proposed safety improvements for Sharon Station Road, but the concept plans received mixed reviews from some residents living along the road. Monmouth County Engineer Joe Ettore and a…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Police pick up 5-foot snake
Hillsborough police plucked a 5-foot snake from the top of a sewer grate on the corner of Williamsburg Drive and Wexford Place on Tuesday at 12:32 p.m. One officer identified it as a nonvenomous ball python, known for a calm temperament and often kept as a house pet. That led to the theory it may…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Less will be spent on major projects
For 10th year, no borrowing to pay for equipment either By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor Scrimp and save. That’s the township’s fiscal mantra. Township leaders will spend less money than recent years on long-life equipment and projects, and continue to avoid borrowing to pay for it. The Township Committee introduced an ordinance Tuesday night listing…
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MANVILLE: Holiday parade struts on Sunday
By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer The grand marshal for the VFW’s 66th annual Memorial Day parade, which will step off at 1 p.m. Sunday, will be veteran Renny Dilks. The parade is sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign War Post 2290. Memorial Day is set aside to honor those who lost their lives in…
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UPPER FREEHOLD: More soil testing planned for old Miscoski tract
Extent of arsenic contamination determines cleanup cost By Joanne Degnan, Managing Editor UPPER FREEHOLD The township is ready to move forward with more soil testing at the former Miscoski property on Route 539 to determine the extent of arsenic on the 43-acre preserved tract that is being eyed for future athletic fields. Rohan Tadas,…
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Princeton Latin Academy Hosted Six Major Events Involving Their Students
Between Monday, May 14, and Friday, May 18, Princeton Latin Academy hosted six major events involving students from both the elementary school and the high school. All the events reflect PLA’s commitment to providing a classical education to children. On Monday, May 14, the students of Princeton Latin Academy (K-8) and Princeton Science Academy (9-12),…
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LAWRENCE: Memorial marchers
The U.S. Navy color guard leads the Lawrence Township Memorial Day parade, held on May 19. Lea Kahn photo
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MANVILLE: Council applauds kids’ anti-bullying efforts
By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer Photo by Mary Ellen ZangaraManville public school students pose with Mayor Angelo Corradino (back row, right of center), anti-bullying specialist Jackie Russo (right) and Schools Superintendent Dr. Johanna Ruberto (left of mayor). Council learns about anti-bullying efforts Mary Ellen ZangaraSpecial Writer Students from the Manville School District were honored…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Catherine Jacobs will receive veterans group’s $2,500 scholarship
A Hillsborough High School student is one of two girls who will receive a scholarship Monday from the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Foundation. Katherine Jacobs, who is graduating in June, will receive $2,500 from the foundation in a Memorial Day ceremony at 11 a.m. in Holmdel. A similar scholarship will go to Amanda Berlinski of…
