Category: archives
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HIGHTSTOWN: Democrats select nominees to fill council vacancy
By Doug Carman, Staff Writer HIGHTSTOWN The Democratic Municipal Committee chose three frequent commentators at Borough Council meetings as nominees to fill the vacancy created by former Councilman Dimitri Musing’s recent resignation. Municipal Chairman Walter Sikorski named Gail Doran, Eugene Sarafin and Mike Vanderbeck as the three people who will go before the council…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Lacrosse team’s senior leads by ‘perfect’ example
By Maria Riegel, Special Writer South Brunswick High School senior and varsity lacrosse defenseman, Justin Berger contributes significantly to the team’s success according to Head Coach Mark Ziminski. ”He must perform well for us to be successful this season,” Mr. Ziminski said. Mr. Berger began playing lacrosse in 5th grade when his father’s friend recommended…
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Shad Fest poster auction May 1
Myles Cavanaugh, Robert Beck, Paul Matthews, Suzanne Douglass, Ty Hodanish, James Feehan, Tom Chesar, Joseph Barrett, Irma Fuhr and David Hahn are among the many artists who have submitted poster art to benefit the 2011 Shad Fest Art Scholarship Fund. Original posters will be auctioned live May 1, the second day of the Lambertville Shad…
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Hey NJ, NY & PA Whale Wars Sea Shepherd-Rescue Ink Gary Gulman Comedy Benefit May 14th
By The Comics Connection It’s here! Our BIGGEST announcement ever!!! Join Sea Shepherd Philadelphia on May 14th as we celebrate our successes and raise money to continue putting a stop to illegal acts against all marine wildlife. Go to www.seashepherd.org/standup to learn how you can be a part of this amazing event! Our Main Special…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Charter school proposal draws massive crowd
BrienzaThe crowd of people at the April 14 Zoning Board meeting spills outside the meeting room and into the lobby of the municipal building.
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HIGHTSTOWN: GOP candidates target borough’s immigration policy
By Doug Carman, Staff Writer HIGHTSTOWN The Republican Borough Council candidates are looking into reversing the borough’s “no-questions-asked” policy toward suspected illegal immigrants, according to a press release from Councilwoman Skye Gilmartin. Ms. Gilmartin, seeking to hold her seat for her first full term, and John Archer, who’s looking to join the Hightstown Borough…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Robbery suspect arrested at work
By Mary Brienza, Staff Writer A man from Edison was arrested Monday for allegedly attempting to steal liquor at the Wine Gallery liquor store on April 8, police said. Police said Emmanuel Diaz, 21, entered the store at 24 Summerfield Blvd. about 7 p.m. on April 8 and tried to steal liquor. The store manager…
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LETTER: Support Mansfield school budget
Alison Perrone, president, Columbus Home and School Association There are 716 reasons why I urge you to go out on April 27 and vote yes for the Mansfield Township school budget. Your yes vote is an investment in the futures of the 716 children enrolled in the Mansfield Township Elementary Schools. Your yes vote means…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK – New management is familiar at Bagel Basket
By Mary Brienza, Staff Writer It does not happen that often where the owner of a business sells it and then buys it back within a couple of years, but that is exactly the case for the Bagel Basket. Kendall Park resident Bobby Patel, 52, bought the Bagel Basket located in the South Brunswick Square…
