Category: archives
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CENTRAL JERSEY: State to cut library funding
By Davy James, Staff Writer Cuts in state funding to local libraries could have a devastating impact on the services available to residents, according to local library officials. Gov. Chris Christie is proposing a $10.4 million cut in state library funding as part of his $28.9 billion 2011 state budget. ”This is a massive cut,”…
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EAST WINDSOR: Hightstown residents upset over township rezoning plan
By Joanne Degnan, The Packet Group EAST WINDSOR — Some Hightstown residents are crying foul over a proposal before the township Planning Board that, if approved, could lead to the rezoning of a large tract of land near their homes to allow construction of warehouses and offices.¶ "We’re all very upset," said Mary Bielecki, a…
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LAWRENCE: LHS Week in Review
BASEBALL The Cards fell to Dublin Jerome of Ohio, 11-2, last Thursday in Kissimmee, Fla. Jason Adams was 3-for-3 with an RBI and run scored, Rich Toto had a hit and a run and Chris Coyle drove in a run. Lawrence won its first game up north, 6-3, over West Windsor-Plainsboro North. Kevin Fitzell improved…
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GUEST OPINION: Charter schools offer choice
Parker Block, Princeton International Charter School The founders and families of students who will attend Princeton International Academy Charter School (PIACS), opening in September 2010, were pleased to read in the editorial of Jan. 29 that The Princeton Packet and South Brunswick Post believe our students “will do a lot of good in the world.”…
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SOMERSET VALLEY YMCA’S HOSTING 4TH ANNUAL HACKER’S OPEN GOLF OUTING ON FRIDAY, MAY 14
SVYMCA CEO, Paul Kieltyka at last year’s event
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LETTERS: Deductibles are outrageous
Ravindra Kumar, Kendall Park I am outraged to learn that Gov. Christie is proposing a huge deductible for the 125,000 beneficiaries of PAAD, the state’s prescription drug program. People on PAAD qualify for the program because they are either seniors with lower incomes or are individuals suffering from disabilities. Turning to them in an effort…
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Pitching, power propel BRHS baseball to 2-0 record
By Kyle Moylan, Sports Editor Tommy Potts and Scott Gorish combined to toss a one-hitter as the Bordentown High School baseball team won its season opener over Willingboro, 7-0, on Thursday. ”Our opening win was very good for the team,” Bordentown Coach Joe Sprague said. “We pitched really well with Tommy and Scott. The biggest…
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Wedding Road Show weekend rolls into LBI with open houses, LIVE broadcast and a VIP Bride-to-be
By Erik Kent, NJWedding.com LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J.– Let the wedding planning begin; as brides from Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania and across New Jersey take part in the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce’s Wedding Road Show, which highlights over 50 chamber members who specialize in wedding services and showcases the entire region for future…
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Rummage Sale to Benefit Juvenile Diabetes
By Kim Buonocore Rummage Sale 4/16 – 4/18 FRI & SAT 9 – 3 SUN 10 – 1 3 Stagecoach Way Hillsborough, NJ 08844 All proceeds will be donated to Michael’s Miracles and JDRF Something for everyone. Antiques, Craft supplies galore and homemade items, Toys, Games, clothes, exercise equipment, Adult, Kid and baby items. Household goods. Poker table, you…
