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JAMESBURG: Meeting to help residents go green
By Maria Prato-Gaines JAMESBURG — Nearly 100 fliers for the Go Green Energy Initiative Forum had been placed at Borough Hall on Tuesday and, by the end of the day, there was not one to be found, leaving municipal officials to expect a big turnout for the Nov. 24 event. The purpose of the event…
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MANVILLE: New royalty continues a high school tradition
Homecoming Queen Lindsay Zaccardi and King Scott Alpizar (at center) were joined by their court, including (left to right) Brittany Hando, Amy Evanlyo, Juni Sanchez, Cassie Nerger, CJ Schaefer, Eddie Yakobchuk, David Janvosky, Richard Hernandez. Photo by Mary Ellen Zangara
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MANVILLE: Parade aimed at boosting school spirit
Isiah Tavarn, Alecks Lewicki (behind), Danielle Approbato, Tore Lombardino (behind her) and Oscar Torres high-five the MHS football players. Staff photo by Eileen Oldfield
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MANVILLE: Dress-up day at senior center
Manville Senior Center Director Lisa Carra (standing in the back) helps several women decorate their felt pumpkins at the event. Staff photo by Audrey Levine
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HILLSBOROUGH: Suraci, Wagner ready for bypass, budget, depot development
By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer Township Committee incumbents Carl Suraci and Bob Wagner claimed victory Tuesday night, defeating Democrats Jim Farley and Bill Rossi in an election that saw many municipalities, and the state itself, favoring the Republican candidates. ”People have been receptive to the work we have done, and we have gotten our message…
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EAST WINDSOR: For township Democrats, another council sweep
By Matt Chiappardi, Staff Writer EAST WINDSOR Democrats continued their 15 years of election dominance in the township Tuesday with victories for incumbent Councilmen Hector Duke, Al Rosenberg and Perry Shapiro. According to unofficial results, Mr. Rosenberg, 64, garnered the most votes with 3,827. Coming in second was Mr. Shapiro, 70, with 3,797, while…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Township departments complete and pass budget checks
By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer Following three months of accountability meetings, township officials are reporting that all departments have been able to stay under budget, while continuing to offer the same level of services residents expect. ”We go over the budgets and give updates so everyone knows where we are,” Chief Finance Officer Nancy Haberle…
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Manville: Operation Shoebox sets Nov. 21 event
By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer Operation Shoebox is hosting their fifth annual Christmas packing and Santa’s workshop and is need of supplies and volunteers. The packing will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Veterans of Foreign War Post 2290 on Washington Avenue in Manville. Rod Hirsch, founder and…
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MANVILLE: Police blotter
At 4:38 p.m. Oct. 26, police reported receiving a call from Walmart security reporting the theft of money from a purse. Security personnel reported an anonymous patron picked up the purse from an unattended shopping cart in the North Main Street store’s parking lot. Upon picking up her purse from the lost and found, the…
