Category: archives
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HIGHTSTOWN: Consolidation top issue for borough candidates
By Matt Chiappardi, Staff Writer HIGHTSTOWN If there is one issue that trumps all others in this year’s Borough Council election, it is the looming possibility of consolidation with surrounding East Windsor. All four candidates, two Democrats and two Republicans, vying for the two seats on the council said they supported the idea. Three…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Police Beat
Brian Chew, 27, of Trenton was apprehended Oct. 14 on several warrants Police said they arrested Mr. Chew at the Municipal Court on North Main Street at 7:17 p.m. during his appearance there on unrelated charges. Mr. Chew had a $491 Mercer County warrant and two warrants from Beverly for $152 and $124, respectively, police…
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EDITORIAL: Campaign Corner guidelines given
For Oct. 29 edition By Ruth Luse, Managing Editor Locally, in Hunterdon County, the Nov. 3 general election features a race for one seat on the West Amwell Township Committee, a race for mayor in Lambertville, and the election of two members of Stockton Borough Council. Interest in these contests may be greater than usual,…
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CENTRAL JERSEY: EWRSD superintendent eyes retirement in 2010
By Matt Chiappardi, Staff Writer The superintendent of the East Windsor Regional School District said this week that this may be his final year in that post. Ron Bolandi, who has been superintendent since 2004, said he told the Board of Education this past month to prepare for his possible retirement. ”I’m going to be…
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Blood Drive/Blood Mobile
Lawrenceville Elementary School November 19 (2:45pm-7:30pm) Lawrenceville Elementary School 40 Craven Lane, Lawrenceville, NJ Contact: 609-671-5573 for appointment (walk-ins welcome) Bring signature I.D., list of your medications and eat within 4 hours of donating
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ROBBINSVILLE: Township to fix road with $280K state grant
ROBBINSVILLE The township has been awarded a $280,000 state grant to improve Spring Garden Road, which connects Route 526 and Sharon Road, and provides access from them to several residential neighborhoods. The funding is from the state Department of Transportation’s Fiscal Year 2010 Municipal Aid Program. The project, for which the township had requested…
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JAMESBURG: Mishap makes video show
By Maria Prato-Gaines JAMESBURG One Jamesburg resident’s 15 minutes of fame has arrived, but somewhat by accident, as the junior high student’s home-brewed backyard science experiment has landed him a spot on “America’s Funniest Home Videos” on Sunday. While 13-year-old Benjamin Newton should have been doing chores on that fateful July day, he decided…
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MANVILLE: Youth organizations team up for Halloween event
By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer Manville organizations are sponsoring a Trunk R Treat on Oct. 31 for residents to have some fun for Halloween. The event will be held from 5 p.m. 8 p.m. at Manville High School in the parking lot. Manville Recreation Director Rich Armstrong said the Recreation Department along with…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Former athletic director Rocky Forte dies
Under Rocco Forte’s guidance as athletic director, local programs flourished and grew. Photo courtesy Branchburg Funeral Home
