Category: archives
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MANVILLE: Corradino responds to recent letters
To the editor: It is time to set the record straight about recent letters by members of the Republican ticket. In a recent letter, it was stated that I would receive lifetime benefits from the borough if I were to serve one day in office. The truth is that I am retired and will be…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Halloween curfew starts Friday
Hillsborough’s Halloween curfew for teens under 18 runs from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. from tomorrow night (Friday) to Nov. 1. Youngsters are not permitted at any public place, street or property in those hours, unless at a program or function sponsored by the municipality, church or school or accompanied by a parent or…
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PLUMSTED: Voters approve new ambulance
By Joanne Degnan, Managing Editor PLUMSTED The New Egypt First Aid & Emergency Squad received the go-ahead from voters last week to upgrade communication equipment and replace its 11-year-old ambulance. Residents voted 154 to 105 in favor of the Oct. 19 referendum that authorizes the Plumsted Board of Fire Commissioners to spend up to…
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Vote Gavin for Mayor
Kelly Owns, Allentown To the editor: I would like to take a moment and thank Mayor Fierstein for his many years of service. Under his direction we have expanded Heritage Park, protected some of our borders and replaced the Main Street bridge. So it is with gratitude and thanks that I respectfully suggest that it…
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ALLENTOWN: Lawyers throw wrench in BOE website plan
By Rachel Lavery, Special Writer ALLENTOWN The Upper Freehold Regional Board of Education’s plan to launch its own interactive website has been delayed because attorneys say it must first update district policies and procedures on electronic communications. The school board had announced earlier this month that it intended to move forward with a resolution…
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ALLENTOWN: Borough mayoral, council races on ballot Nov. 8
Democrat Ray Gooley is running for Allentown Borough Council on Nov. 8.
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HILLSBOROUGH: Police blotter for week of Oct. 27
A resident of Oliver Court reported a burglary and theft that occurred while the home was unoccupied during daytime hours. Electronics estimated to be worth $2,280 were reported stolen. The township police detective bureau is investigating. * * * On Sept. 28 an employee of STS reported that, during overnight hours, that $175 worth…
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Support Benson and Greenstein for Legislature
Bonnie Tillery, NJ Chapter of the Sierra Club To the editor: What is more fundamental than availability of fresh clean water and pollutant-free air? Working to make these a reality for New Jersey families are just two of the many reasons the New Jersey Chapter of the Sierra Club endorsed Senator Linda Greenstein and Assemblyman…
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LAWRENCE: Police blotter
A discarded match that was thrown into a trash can caused a small fire that damaged the siding on a Town Court South residence at 3:21 a.m. Oct. 24, but the resident extinguished the fire before the fire department arrived. The resident said he tossed the match, which had been extinguished, into the trash can…
