Category: archives
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LAWRENCE: Unions balk at givebacks
By Lea Kahn Despite numerous meetings seeking contract concessions that would result in economic savings, the labor unions representing township employees have remained firm in their refusal to open up their contracts. Municipal Manager Richard Krawczun is preparing the 2011 township budget for presentation to the Township Council later this month. He has met with…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Lost husky reunited with its owner
By Mary Brienza, Staff Writer Police reunited a Monroe Township woman with her Siberian Husky after it ran off after being let out of its home, ending up in South Brunswick. The dog, which police described as “friendly and well trained,” was spotted walking along Dunhams Corner Road in the early morning hours Saturday by…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Timeline of a murder in Herald headlines
Three years passed between the time Amy Giordano went missing and Rosario DiGirolamo admitted he killed her. Here’s a look back at the headlines that appeared in the Herald dated by print and online publishing dates as we chronicled the grisly murder case: June 21, 2007 Police seek Millstone man in baby…
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No fans of Kirson
By: centraljersey.com We couldn’t believe our eyes when we saw the statement from our newly elected mayor. He wants to consolidate the school district!?!? We were under the impression that we had regionalized the district about 40 years ago. We guess we had the wrong information! It is wonderful that the people have elected a…
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LAMBERTVILLE: Mayor looks at the good and bad
Annual state-of-the-city address By Linda Seida, Staff Writer LAMBERTVILLE — The city held its annual reorganization Jan. 1, when the council president was re-elected, new council members were sworn in and the mayor addressed the economic difficulties that are “the new norm.” Mayor David Del Vecchio presented his annual state-of-the-city address. He touched on many…
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Take a wide view of Witherspoon Street sites
By: centraljersey.com What town changes should we be watching for in 2011? As your article "Crystal Ball" (Dec. 31) correctly points out, "the redevelopment of Witherspoon Street will be in the spotlight this year." There are actually four major endeavors that should be the "talk of the town" on that one street: The redevelopment of…
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Lightning swims to win in opener
By: centraljersey.com The Lawrence Lightning swim team recently opened its season with its first dual meet, and came away with a victory over the Princeton Pirates at Lawrence High School. In the boys and girls individual medley, Angelina Franceschini (1:41.00.) led the girls 10/under age group followed by Rebecca McCormack and Maria Tkacz. Alexander Sukach…
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Mary Ellen Zangara
By: centraljersey.com Sometimes good things can grow out of a tragedy. For the Knape family, they have learned to share what grew from a devastating family experience. Now, Cliff and Lori Knape host a holiday open house for two days each year, sharing with friends and family what they have done since they experienced their…
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Treasure hunting in our treasured places
By: centraljersey.com Technology is often accused of turning people into couch potatoes. There’s no question far too many folks spend far too much time in front of computers, TVs and video games and not enough time outdoors getting fresh air and exercise. But one technology that’s become a must-have for many motorists also is getting…
