Category: archives
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HILLSBOROUGH: Library introduces netbooks to borrow
Google Chromebooks are now available to borrow within the Hillsborough Library. The size of netbooks (small laptop computers), Chromebooks rely completely on cloud computing to operate and for hosting all the productivity software that a user might need. The computers connect to the Internet and other devices via WiFi, which is already available at the…
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Rescuers answer residents’ calls
Marc Pruiksma, Manville During this past hurricane that swept through the Borough of Manville, the Manville Volunteer Fire Department responded to more than 140 calls ranging from activated alarms to water rescues. The Fire Department consists of 70 volunteers who on average answer roughly 250 fire calls a year. Most of the volunteers within the…
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WEST AMWELL: Township names interim animal control officer
By John Tredrea, Special Writer WEST AMWELL — The Township Committee appointed Nate Barson as interim animal control officer at a special meeting Sept. 15. The appointment runs through the end of this year. Mr. Barson, who is on call as needed, will be paid $18 hourly. For now, he is replacing the township’s animal…
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Respect veterans’ dedicated land
Joe Petero, Manville ,el3We pay tribute to those who gave their life to serve and defend this country, and we cannot take for granted the sacrifices they’ve made. That is why the dedicated memorial in Manville brings both joy as we celebrate their honor, but anger due to the current politicians who desecrate this ground…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK:Town will fix historic Dayton building
By Charles W. Kim, Managing Editor The township will fix the historic Wetherhill house in Dayton as quickly as it can. "The funding is there through the Open Space Trust Fund," Township Attorney Don Sears said at Tuesday night’s Township Council meeting. "We are just getting the quotes (for the work) now." The historic structure…
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Week of Sept. 29
Sacred music: Concert of eastern Europe hymns sung in Church Slavonic by the seminary choir of the Blessed Paul Gojdich Seminary in Preshov, Slovakia. Free, with offering taken. 7 p.m. St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, 1900 Brooks Blvd., Hillsborough. 908-725-0615. Sun., Oct 2 Love, Beauty and Fashion, Millstone Grill, 337 N. Main St., 6 p.m.…
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MANVILLE: Class of 1966 rekindles camaraderie at its 45th
Diane Kogut Schultz presents flowers to Beverly Farano as Bernie Schultz speaks. Photo by Mary Ellen Zangara
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U.S. needs to ‘live within our means’
Mary Bell, of Lambertville The 2007-09 recession had a severe impact on the U.S. labor market. During this recession, more than 89 million employees lost their jobs while fewer than 82 million were hired. The unemployment rate spiked to a 27-year high of 10.1 percent in October 2009. Since then, the labor market has…
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MONROE: Monroe girl is a Miss New Jersey USA contestant
David Kilby, Managing Editor MONROE — One day, a few years ago, Monroe native Victoria Cooper received a letter in the mail inviting her to a beauty pageant. Now, after letting go of her reluctance and suspicion, she is well on her way to competing for the title of Miss New Jersey USA. Ms. Cooper,…
