Category: archives
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CENTRAL JERSEY: They gathered for Emily & peace
Benefit concert held in memory of Silverstein EAST WINDSOR Some came from more than 100 miles away, not only to pay tribute to their slain friend, but also to kick off an international campaign to carry on her efforts for social change. Late last week, about 200 people gathered in the picnic area outside…
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MANVILLE: And to think it all started with a sea nymph
By Bob Kaminski, Special Writer One man’s misadventures in tuna fishing How did I get to this point? This past weekend after a failed bait run at 3:30 a.m., 12 hours trolling with no hook ups or even knock downs, broken gear, frazzled nerves and a crew of people not speaking to each other on…
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MANVILLE: DPW workers may get enforcement authority
By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer If ordinances introduced last week are approved, workers with the borough Department of Public Works will be able to issue citations for some municipal violations. The six ordinances introduced at the Aug. 10 Borough Council meeting amend several from 2005, enabling the DPW to serve as an enforcement agency for…
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MANVILLE: And to think it all started with a sea nymph
Bob Kaminski and his daughter, Kimberly, on a successful fishing trip in 2008. Photo courtesy of Bob Kaminski
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HIGHTSTOWN: Budget OK’d; no cap waiver needed
By Matt Chiappardi, Staff Writer HIGHTSTOWN It seems the borough will not need a budget waiver after all, because officials said this week that they were able to cut the $50,000 they needed to be within the state-imposed tax-levy cap after a closer examination of the cost of employee health benefits. That was the…
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MANVILLE: Tavern’s hearing moved to Sept. 14
By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer Borough Council has set a tentative Sept. 14 hearing on whether to suspend Uncle Davey’s Tavern liquor license now that the municipal court has found the owner guilty of several charges. At least three earlier council hearing dates had to be postponed because the court was still hearing the case.…
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EAST WINDSORL Police Beat
Two young adults were charged Aug. 11 with shoplifting Andrell Childs, 21, of Hopkinson Court, and Andrea N. Okonkwo, 18, of Piscataway, were apprehended by officers after a call from security at Famous Footwear on Route 571 at 11:53 a.m. Police said the two were seen walking toward their car in the…
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MANVILLE: Keeping it fresh
Yostina and Eman Fawzy, and Amthal Mankarious (left to right), present some of the fresh produce available at The Manville Farm. Photo by Mary Ellen Zangara
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EAST WINDSOR: Man charged with assault
By Matt Chiappardi, Staff Writer A township man remained in jail Thursday afternoon accused of assault after allegedly pointing an unregistered shotgun at his neighbor and her 10-year-old daughter. Jonathan M. Zalk, 27, of Dennison Drive, was charged Monday with aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes.…
