Category: archives
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MANVILLE: GOP councilman responds to Democrats
To the editor: With Manville’s mayoral race gearing up, there were two recent accusations from the Democratic mayoral candidate that require a Republican response. First, concerning the recent formation of a flood commission and lack of any progress protecting Manville, it was our Republican Mayor Zuza who appointed a flood committee during her term and…
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UPPER FREEHOLD: Housing zoning passes
Split vote for Township Committee By Marisa Iati, The Packet Group UPPER FREEHOLD The Township Committee voted 2-1 on Aug. 4 to approve an ordinance to permit the construction of an inclusionary housing development on land near the I-195/Route 539 interchange. Committeeman Stephen J. Alexander and Mayor LoriSue H. Mount voted in favor of…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Students earn honor roll at Christ the King School
There’s recognition for attendance, too Seven students achieved perfect attendance for the 2010-11 school year at Christ the King School in Manville. They are: Grade 5: Melissa Demba, Hillsborough and Pierce Kokosinski, Somerset; Grade 7: Kara Kloepping, Manville; Grade 8: Andrew Colabella and Matthew Dowling, both of Hillsborough; Desiree Domitrowski, Somerset; and Mark Mihalko, Manville.…
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MANVILLE: Somerset Patriots to host Eric LeGrand Night
The Somerset Patriots have teamed up with Rutgers University to host the annual Rutgers Night at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater with a fund-raising event to benefit the Eric LeGrand Believe Fund on Tuesday, Aug. 16. The Patriots are offering a special $10 ticket with proceeds benefiting the fund set up to help…
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BORDENTOWN CITY: Author reveals the real facts about teaching
By BIrgitta Wolfe, Managing Editor BORDENTOWN CITY — They open the door and step in, wide eyed and innocent, and no one has told them what really lies behind the classroom door. Now, one man with 20-plus years of teaching experience has decide to enlighten them. ”Teaching may not be for everyone,” said Eric Gibbons,…
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ROBBINSVILLE: Night Out with neighbors
National Night Out is a crime/drug prevention event held nationally to bring police and community together. The goal is to get police, fire, civic groups, businesses and citizens together for a night of fun, education and support. This year was Robbinsville’s biggest event to date, with a huge water slide, fire truck slide, slam and…
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CENTRAL JERSEY: Rail service limited on Northeast Corridor line
Morning derailment causes delays both directions NJ Transit will operate limited train service to and from New York’s Penn Station Tuesday afternoon and evening, the transit service announced. The limited service is due to what an NJ Transit spokesman said was a minor train derailment in Penn Station in the morning. This afternoon and evening…
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BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Township eyes Park and Recreation Committee
BY Amber Cox, Special Writer BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP The Township Committee introduced an ordinance Monday night to establish a Parks and Recreation Committee in the township. The specifics for the ordinance will not be finalized until after the public hearing and its adoption. Committeeman Bruce Hill said he wants the township to establish a Parks…
