Category: archives
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JAMESBURG: Election ballot fills up
By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer JAMESBURG — While the local Republican Party is still trying to recruit a candidate to run for the unexpired Borough Council seat that’s up for grabs in November’s election, the Democratic Committee has decided on its party’s ticket. Almost two weeks ago the Democratic Committee decided on Borough Councilwoman Brenda…
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LAWRENCE: A night against crime
Aniya Flowers, 8, is fitted with a new bicycle helmet by Lawrence police officer Dave Dalle Pazze. The helmets were donated by St. Lawrence Rehab Center. Staff photo by Phil McAuliffe.
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Auto shop earns appreciation
Thomas Rodriguez, Hillsborough Letters of appreciation and thanks are far and few between when to comes to service industries and dealing with customers. I would like to extend my thanks and appreciation to a job well done to Jeff and his team at Camplain Automotive Inc. in Manville. Not to go into great detail, but…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Running for Jason
By Natalie Lescroart, Staff Writer More than 250 people braved the dark and dreary weather Sunday morning to take part in the second annual Jason Walton Memorial Run/Walk at Hillsborough High School, honoring and remembering the life of the school’s record-setting runner who died last year. The clouds loomed ominously overhead as participants lined up…
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LAWRENCE: FreeCycle event encourages trading your stuff
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Like many people, Anya Saretzky has a lot of “stuff.” But unlike some people, she would prefer to give that stuff a new life — recycling unwanted items through “FreeCycle,” a special event set for Aug. 16. The free event, which is set for 8 a.m. to 1…
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ROBBINSVILLE: More reform for afflicted Fire Department
Overspending follows 2007 takeover By Melissa L. Gaffney, Staff Writer ROBBINSVILLE — The township has established new, higher financial parameters for overtime and per diem costs for the Fire Department, which has already overspent in those areas of its 2009 budget. And Mayor Fried says he hopes to begin interviews for a fire chief within…
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MANVILLE: Heavy rain adds new borough flood fear
By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer Heavy rains Sunday caused flash flooding in several areas around town as about 2.25-inches fell, more than what Manville’s runoff system could handle in total, according to officials. Despite this, and a span of heavy rain for about 40 minutes that had the potential to dump about 8 inches an…
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