Category: archives
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HILLSBOROUGH: Democrats add ‘safety’ to taxes as issues
Two Townshi committee seats are up for grabs on Nov. 8 By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor Lawn signs have begun to sprout. Candidates are out knocking on doors. The campaign for two Township Committee seats has begun in earnest. The race pits Republican Mayor Gloria McCauley and newcomer running mate Douglas Tomson against John Reddan…
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UPPER FREEHOLD: Planners to make recommendations on solar farms
By Joanne Degnan, Managing Editor UPPER FREEHOLD The Township Committee directed the Planning Board to study and recommend whether ground-mounted solar farms should be permitted in residential and agricultural areas, and if so, what the guidelines should be. Unlike rooftop solar panels, which are permitted as an “accessory use,” ground-mounted solar panels are not…
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MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Contagion’
A creepily effective reminder why Mom was right when she told us to wash our hands By Elise Nakhnikian You don’t need to bring any Kleenex to “Contagion,” but you might want to pack some Purell. For a story about a brain-liquefying virus that decimates the human race worldwide, “Contagion” is surprisingly unemotional. As…
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MANVILLE: Senior Corner for week of Spet. 22
The Manville Senior Citizens meet at 12:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the VFW located on Washington Avenue. The club is open to new members who are residents of Manville, age 60 or older, and age 55 if disabled. Canned goods or non-perishable food items will continue to be collected before each…
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Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart announces newest members of their Board
By Judy Springer At its first meeting of the year Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart welcomed three new trustees to its Board of Directors. Princeton Academy, now in its thirteenth academic year, is an independent JK-8 school for boys in the Sacred Heart tradition located on the Great Rd. in Princeton. www.princetonacademy.org
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MANVILLE: Dentist will buy back Halloween candy
The Manville Dental Group is gearing up for its fourth annual Halloween candy buy-back. Children two to 12 years old may come to the office on Nov. 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. to receive $1 per pound (up to $5) for their treats. Not only will each child received cash…
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MANVILLE: Library Happenings for week of Sept. 22
As a result of a lawsuit, the Manville Public Library now has access to new durable materials relating to healthy eating, promoting health, and a healthy lifestyle. The lawsuit is the State of New Jersey vs. Salton, Inc. lawsuit, also known as “The George Foreman Anti-Trust Settlement Grant Program.” ”The Manville Library has been awarded…
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Diocese of Metuchen to celebrate Red Mass
By Joanne Ward The Diocese of Metuchen will celebrate its sixth Red Mass Oct. 9 at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, 32 Elm Avenue in Metuchen. The 10:30 a.m. liturgy will be celebrated by the Bishop Paul G. Bootkoski. Delivering the homily at the Mass will be Msgr. David I. Fulton, STD, JCD,…
