Category: archives
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ALLENTOWN: ‘Holiday Idol’ warms hearts on cold night
Dennis Symons After helping to judge the sugary entries in the in the Allentown cookie-baking contest, a group of local youngsters gather around the Allentown Business Community Association’s Christmas tree at the gazebo on Lakeview Drive on Dec. 3. Photo by Dennis Symons, www.dennissymons.com
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MANVILLE: Santa deliver gifts via firetruck
The Camplain Road Volunteer Fire Company is accepting requests through Wednesday for its annual Santa gift delivery fundraiser Dec. 17-19. For a minimum $10 donation per family, Santa Claus will arrive at your home via his sleigh and fire truck to deliver a holiday gift (which you provide) to your children. The fire truck will…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Laurie’s Legacy
Stephen Wurst holds a Hope ornament for the remembrance Christmas tree at Steeplechase Cancer Center. He asks for donations for ornaments in memory of his mother, Laurie Parlin, who died from breast cancer in 2009.
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ROBBINSVILLE: Auditor gives school district finances good grade
By Joanne Degnan, Managing Editor ROBBINSVILLE — An auditor has given the school district high marks on its financial practices along with advice to keep pressuring the state for $1.5 million in funds it has yet to deliver for construction of the high school that opened in 2005. Rodney Haines, a certified public accountant and…
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ALLENTOWN: Spending approved for new computers, software
Separate ordinance regulates cash-for-gold shops By Rachel Lavery, Special Writer ALLENTOWN The Allentown Borough Council has approved ordinances authorizing spending for new municipal computers and accounting software. A third unrelated ordinance approved at the Nov. 29 Borough Council meeting requires owners of cash-for-gold businesses to undergo criminal background checks and be licensed by police…
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ALLENTOWN: Business owners float parking proposals
By Rachel Lavery, Special Writer ALLENTOWN Several Main Street property owners are asking the mayor and Borough Council to consider alternatives to the borough’s plan to buy a 1.4-acre parcel for a new downtown municipal parking lot. Mayor Stuart Fierstein later said the businessmen are welcome to submit any written proposals to Borough Hall…
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UPPER FREEHOLD: Town to state: Fix marijuana farm mess
By Joanne Degnan, Managing Editor UPPER FREEHOLD The Township Committee has introduced an ordinance designed to thwart efforts to site the state’s first medical marijuana farm in town, but local officials also are looking to Trenton now to provide the aerial support needed to help municipalities keep out unwanted marijuana facilities. The State Agriculture…
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MANVILLE: Novicky continues concert’s tradition
Regina Novicky and Pauline Bicson perform at the Manville Library’s annual Holiday Concert. Photo by Mary Ellen Zangara
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CENTRAL JERSEY: Holiday shopping tips for savvy consumers
TRENTON — The state Division of Consumer Affairs reminds shoppers to know their rights about rain checks, gift cards and refunds, and to check the national list of recalled toys before going online or to stores this holiday shopping season. ”We’re seeing a resurgence in layaway plans offered by stores this year,” said Thomas R.…
