Category: archives
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EAST WINDSOR: Mixed-use development plan draws criticism
By Matt Chiappardi, Special Writer EAST WINDSOR — The plan for a nearly 2-acre proposed mixed use development on Route 33 near Avon Drive prompted several Twin Rivers residents, including members of the homeowners association board, to voice serious concerns this week about the traffic they believe it would generate and its aesthetics. Moreover, members…
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Wary of redevelopment
George Karousatos of Bordentown To the editor: Over the past 5 years the Bordentown City Commission and the Bordentown Planning Board moved the city down the road of “redevelopment.” Now why should this action be considered important and potentially dangerous? Because under the designation of areas in need of redevelopment, privately owned properties in these…
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MANVILLE: ABIS top teacher uses real world examples for lessons
By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer When Rachael Lopa, a language arts teacher Alexander Batcho Intermediate School, learned she had been named the school’s Governors’ Teacher of the Year, she was in detention. Actually, she was proctoring the school’s detention period when ABIS Principal James Brunn and Superintendent Donald Burkhardt came to congratulate her. Three…
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HILLSBOROUGH: High school’s math contest adds up
Freshman Kelsey Giolli (at left) provided the winning design for the decorative button contest, sposored by the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New Jersey (AMTNJ). Sophomore Craig Fowler and senior Dan Bivas (at right) were among the story problem challenge winners. Photo by Fred Salz
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Census Canvassers Checking Local Addresses
By Somerset County Board of Freeholders U.S. Census workers will be coming to various Somerset County neighborhoods through June to conduct an address-canvassing operation in preparation for the 2010 Census. “We want our residents to be aware that they may see these canvassers on their streets,” said Freeholder Director Rick Fontana. “These workers will…
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MANVILLE: Continuing education
By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer Monthly sessions help borough’s Water Rescue Team be prepared Created after the devastation of Hurricane Floyd in 1999, Manville’s Water Rescue Team continues to go through monthly training to protect residents in the case of another debilitating flood. The most recent session for swift water rescue training was held Sunday…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Three arrested on drug charge
Two juveniles and an 18-year-old were arrested Wednesday after a traffic stop in the Princeton Walk development. View Larger Map Townswhip police were called to Ginger Court at 4:23 p.m. after receiving a report about a suspicious vehicle in the area, according to a press release from the Police Department. Patrolman Kenneth Herman arrived at the…
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MANVILLE: Police blotter
At 4:06 p.m. April 29, a South Main Street resident reported losing his wallet two days earlier at an unknown location. The brown tri-fold wallet contained an undisclosed amount of cash, a driver’s license and a social security card. A North Street resident reported her daughter’s black and white boys Mongoose brand bicycle had been…
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LAWRENCE: LHS girls hope for strong finish
Lacrosse team set for MCT By Justin Feil, The Packet Group Lauren Raymond and Mary-Kate Rogener are approaching their final games with the Lawrence High School girls lacrosse team as excited as they were for the first games of their senior year. The 2-8 record heading into Wednesday’s scheduled game against two-time defending Mercer County…
