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MANVILLE: Library Happenings for week of Jan. 5
The library is open on its normal schedule. * * * Cost of copies: Due to the cost of ink cartridges, the library Board of Trustees has raised the price of copies, effective Jan. 1. All black-and-white copies are 25 cents per copy. Color copies are 50 cents. * * * Display case:…
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PLUMSTED: Town votes to regualate cash-for-gold transactions
By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, The Packet Group PLUMSTED — The Township Committee approved a consumer protection ordinance for those buying and selling gold. ”In these economic times there have been a plethora of cash for gold,” said then-Mayor Ron Dancer on Dec. 28. “With gold over $1,800 an ounce, they are thriving. Unfortunately given the state…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: UPDATE: SBHS alumnus Mohamed Sanu entering NFL draft
By Ed Birch, Special Writer Mohamed Sanu, record-breaking wide receiver from Rutgers and former star quarterback at South Brunswick High School, has made the decision to enter the 2012 NFL draft. "After speaking to my family and looking at the pros and cons for staying or leaving, we feel that it is best for me…
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CORRECTION
In the Dec. 22 issue of the Register-News a letter to the editor from Jill Popko mistakenly identified the Township Committeewoman as representing Burlington Township. Ms. Popko is a member of the Bordentown Township Committee.
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LAWRENCE: It was Hogmany heaven on New Year’s Eve
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Millie Richardson carefully wadded up a small piece of paper, walked quickly up to the bonfire in the Great Meadow next to the Brearley House and tossed the paper into the flames. On it, she had written everything that she wanted to be rid of from the negativity that…
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LAWRENCE: Former Craft Cleaners to be torn down
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer The dilapidated building on the corner of Brunswick Pike and Trumbull, which was last occupied by Craft Cleaners, will be demolished later this month. Township Council awarded a contract for $8,500 to Rosario Contracting Corporation, which is based in Long Branch, to tear down the building at 1840 Brunswick Pike.…
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UPPER FREEHOLD: Just hear those sleigh bells jingling
By Jane Meggitt, Special Writer “Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way — oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh!” UPPER FREEHOLD — Some of the winter season’s most popular songs focus on driving horses. “Jingle Bells” is the best-known sleigh-riding song, but how about the “Sleigh…
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Enivironmental Commission says thanks Roger A. Plew, chairman, Bordentown Township Environmental Commission Happy Holidays. On behalf of the Bordentown Township Environmental Commission members, I would like to wish everyone a very Happy Holiday and a prosperous 2012. I want to again Thank our 2011 Bordentown Township Environmental Commission Business Supporters, Crestview Deli, R W Tire,…
