Category: archives
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MANVILLE: ABIS student earns first in patriot essay contest
By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer Alexander Batcho Intermediate School eighth-grade student Patricia Amarilla was one of the Patriot’s Pen Essay contest winners who were recognized on Saturday at a luncheon at VFW Post 2290. Patty won the District 15 contest and the contest brought winners from the area to be honored. The Patriot’s Pen…
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Towns hear regional preservation-growth plan
By Amber Cox Chesterfield and Bordentown townships were the latest towns to hear a plan to accommodate both preservation and growth in northern Burlington County for “a shared understanding of what is to be gained and what is at risk.” The Northern Burlington County Growth and Preservation Plan (GAPP) was presented by Edward Fox, regional…
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Route 130 tops state list of worst roads for pedestrians
New Jersey’s most dangerous road for pedestrians is Route 130 (Burlington Pike) in Burlington County, according to a new analysis by Tri-State Transportation Campaign, a policy watchdog organization. Between 2007 and 2009, 10 pedestrians were killed on that route, with most of the fatalities occurring where the roadway passes through relatively busy suburban areas such…
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Hospice program seeks volunteers in Mercer
By: centraljersey.com Samaritan Hospice, a not-for-profit regional program for hospice and palliative care, is seeking volunteers in Mercer County. In addition to visiting patients and caregivers at various locations throughout Mercer County, Samaritan provides a range of volunteer opportunities that include making phone calls to newly bereaved people, serving as ambassadors at community events or…
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Fri., Feb. 18
By: centraljersey.com Mother Goose Time: 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Monroe Township Library. Program for children 18-36 months. Registration is not required. Blood drive: 4 to 8:30 p.m., St. James Knights of Columbus Council 6336, council hall, 83 Lincoln Ave., Monroe Township; for information, call Stan Slabinski at 732-521-2917. Sat., Feb. 19 "Give Yourself to Love":…
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Springfield news
By: centraljersey.com Springfield Recreation has organized Adult pickup Basketball games on Friday nights 8-10 in the school gymnasium. No registration is required, visit springfieldtownshiprec.org for additional information. *** The Home and School Association has scheduled a Family Movie Night on Feb.25 at the Springfield Township School. Details to be announced. *** The Springfield Township School…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Schools will register kindergartners
Hillsborough schools are registering next fall’s kindergartners on March 1, 3 and 4. Registration will take place at the six K-4 elementary schools as follows: – March 1 – Students with last names from A-H. – March 3 – Students with last names from I-P. – March 4 – Students with last names from Q-Z.…
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Andrew Corselli
By: centraljersey.com Donald Trump isn’t the only one giving people a break by granting apprenticeships. The Hillsborough Cultural Arts Commission is doing its part, too. Last June, following the annual Hillsborough Art Exhibit, 16-year-old Kathleen Fritz was one of 12 artists to compete for intensive mentoring in art. The contestants, chosen by potential and dwindled…
