Category: archives
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: District mourns longtime educator
By charles W. Kim, Managing editor Former high school assistant principal Joseph Valenti, 65, died March 23 at St. Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick, according to an obituary provided to Packet Media Group. ”Anyone that knew Joe was enriched by his presence,” schools Superintendent Dr. Gary McCartney said during Monday night’s Board of Education…
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LAWRENCE: Ewing mayor unhappy over building purchase
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Unhappy with Lawrence Township school officials’ plan to buy a warehouse in Ewing Township, which would remove it from the tax rolls, Ewing Township Mayor Bert Steinmann made his displeasure clear at the Township Council meeting last week. The Lawrence Township Board of Education is buying the property on Spruce…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Suspect Westover airs zoning gripes at meeting
Arson suspect Curtis Westover brought some of his frustrations about his dealings with the local government to the Township Committee meeting Tuesday. Speaking for more than 20 minutes, he talked about his zoning problems and agricultural deed restrictions on his Zion Road property and how the Zoning Board of Adjustment refused to hear his appeal…
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LAWRENCE: Sweeney gets earful at meeting
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer State Senate President Stephen Sweeney came to Lawrence Township last week, expecting to pitch a Senate Democrats’ tax relief plan in the first of a series of statewide “town hall” meetings. But elected officials from Lawrence and Ewing townships pounced on Sen. Sweeney when he appeared before a standing-room-only crowd…
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MANVILLE: More than 90 kids share breakfast with Easter Bunny
Caitlyn Maychrich, 6, came with her grammy, Mary Ann Veglatte, of Manville, to enjoy breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Sunday at the Elks lodge on Brooks Boulevard. In the background, Jennifer Thoden holds Jamisen, who celebrated his third birthday that day. (Photo by Gene Robbins)
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ROBBINSVILLE: Redevelopment advances for Town Center South
Council approves plan to guide development By Jessica Noll, Special Writer ROBBINSVILLE The Township Council has adopted the Town Center South Redevelopment Plan, which sets guidelines for what redevelopers can build on 90 acres of vacant land and modest businesses that line the south side of Route 33. The next step is to publish…
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MANVILLE: More than 90 kids share breakfast with Easter Bunny
More children and families than ever attended Sunday’s third annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny event at the Manville-Hillsborough BPOE 2119 lodge. Nearly 90 children were brought by parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles — well above the attendance of 30 children from last year. Breakfast was served to all. Photos were taken of children with…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Spending added to school budget
In compromise, ‘average’ school tax hit upped by $5 By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor Board of Education member Greg Gillette said he’s glad he can recommend the proposed school budget with positivism and enthusiasm. Instead of telling people their tax dollars will go to higher prices for health care, for instance, “for the second year…
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ROBBINSVILLE: Fried proposes pools, parks in Town Center South
The Robbinsville State of the Township event at the Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce luncheon was spnsored by Verizon and First Choice Bank. From left, Randy Hanks, president of First Choice Bank; Township Council members Vincent Calcagno, Sheree McGowan, Chris Ciaccio, and Ron Witt; and Michael Cano, chamber chairman. Mayor Dave Fried is standing in…
