Category: archives
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HIGHTSTOWN: Deputy Court Administrator approved
By Evan Grossman, Staff Writer HIGHTSTOWN — A lame duck, he certainly is not. Mayor Bob Patten, who has two more Borough Council meetings left in his term before he is succeeded by Mayor-elect Steve Kirson, was an active part of Monday’s meeting. Mayor Patten jousted with Councilwoman Isabel McGinty throughout the night, and even…
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Hearing to resume for detox facility
By Lea Kahn A controversial application to locate a drug detoxification center in a vacant office building at 100 Federal City Road drew a standing-room-only crowd at the Zoning Board of Adjustment’s public hearing last week. But the crowd of more than 100 people most of whom opposed it will have to wait…
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PET TALK: ‘Sarge’: A hero and inspiration to all
By Dr. Daniel Eubanks This past week Lambertville said goodbye to one of its true heroes. ”Sarge,” a black Labrador Retriever owned by Spring and Pat Pittore, passed away. I have written several articles about this particular dog and if you are a loyal reader of my column (and my ego wants me to believe…
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Township honors those who served
By Lea Kahn Commemorating the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II, the military service of Lawrence Township veterans of that war was acknowledged at the township’s annual Veterans Day observance at American Legion Post 414 last week. Although the list included the names of 51 veterans, fewer than a dozen turned out…
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Week of Nov. 18
Yoga at the library Friday, Nov. 19 The Plumsted library will offer mat and chair yoga for all ages, children to seniors, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Taught by Mary Ellen Suckow, this yoga session is for all levels/abilities and focuses on gaining flexibility. There will be breathing exercises and stretching before the yoga…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Squad feeling crunch for volunteers, donations
By Mary Brienza, Staff Writer The Kendall Park First Aid and Rescue Squad is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and needs the ongoing support of the community, President William Kennedy said Tuesday. The squad, which serves both South Brunswick and Franklin townships, continues to need donations of money and time from local residents to…
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WEST AMWELL: Special education study nearly finished
By Linda Seida, Staff Writer WEST AMWELL — South Hunterdon Regional High School expects to have its promised audit of the special education program completed by December now that a recently hired consultant is on the job. After the audit is complete, the consultant’s findings will be presented in a public forum, according to South…
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SPORTS: News and notes
By Rich Fisher, Sports Editor The South Brunswick Soccer Club’s U14 Asteroids travel soccer team played Princeton Roma to a scoreless tie. Sharat Durbhakula, who despite going down with an injury willed himself back into the game and led the Asteroids. SBSC allowed just three shots on goal as John Burke registered another shutout. Despite…
