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Mayor will host fireworks Friday
This Friday, Lambertville Mayor David Del Vecchio will be the “celebrity guest,” who will host “countdown” activities prior to the beginning of Friday Night Fireworks . The Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce and Lambertville Chamber of Commerce are making Friday nights “even more thrilling with the addition of weekly special ‘celebrity guests’ to host…
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UPPER FREEHOLD: Bond ordinance to fund capital projects, park
By Joanne Degnan, Managing Editor UPPER FREEHOLD — The Upper Freehold Township Committee voted to introduce a $1.68 million bond ordinance to finance various capital improvement projects, including the development of Reed Park if grants are unavailable. The committee voted 5-0 June 2 to introduce the ordinance, which authorizes a total $1.77 million in spending,…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Library not to blame for tax hike
Editor’s Notebook By Charles W. Kim, Managing Editor There may be a bit of confusion regarding the tax increase in the municipal budget. We have reported that while the municipal tax rate remains flat at 72 cents per $100 of assessed valuation, residents will be paying 7.69 cents per $100, or about $150 more for…
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BRIDGET J. WALSH, SVP/HR DIRECTOR, PEAPACK-GLADSTONE BANK EARNS CERTIFICATION AS A SENIOR PROFESSIONAL IN HUMAN RESOURCES
By Denise Pace-Sanders Bedminster, NJ, June 8, 2011 – Peapack-Gladstone Bank proudly announces that Bridget J. Walsh, senior vice president human resource director, recently earned certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). The certification, awarded by the HR Certification Institute, signifies that Bridget J. Walsh possesses the theoretical knowledge and practical experience in…
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LIBRARY HAPPENINGS: Week of June 9
The library will be closed on Saturdays from June 18 to Sept. 10 for summer hours. * * * June display: A special thank you to Mr. Mike Szymanski for the grand display of plates, figurines, and fine bone China collection. * * * Displays needed: Do you have a hobby or collection…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Tiny turnout for primary
Township residents Ciattarelli, Vella win party nods for state office A tiny percentage of township voters bothered to cast ballots Tuesday in a primary election that featured no contests here. The main task was for Republicans to garner the number of signatures to place Somerset County freeholder Jack Ciattarelli, of Hillsborough, on his party’s ticket…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Remodeled Kohl’s store opens
Kohl’s Hillsborough store at 315 Route 206 has a new look. Officials cut the ribbon yesterday [gro: June 8: ]on the remodeled store. The value-oriented specialty department store offers moderately priced, exclusive and national brand apparel, shoes, accessories, beauty and home products. New features and store enhancements include redesigned home and juniors departments; updated children’s,…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Making hay while the sun shines
21st century technology powers 18th century house By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor Making hay while the sun shines 21st century technology powers 18th-century house From left, Randy Smith, John Williams, Harry Smith and Brian Deene stand near the array of solar panels installed on part of a hayfield on East Mountain Road. The Smiths hired…
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MANVILLE: High school seniors receive scholarship awards
By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer Manville High School hosted its annual Senior Scholarship Awards on May 31 in the high school auditorium. Over $30,000 in scholarships and award were presented to the Class of 2011. ”This is a great night for all of us, for parents, for students, for seniors and having lived through…
