Category: archives
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LAWRENCE: Ordinance would require shorter leashes for dogs
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Township Council plans to rein in Fido — at least, the length of the dog’s leash — under an amendment to the "dog" ordinance introduced at last week’s council meeting. The proposed amendment would shorten the length of a leash from 10 feet to six feet, when the owner takes…
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HAMILTON: Coach: Baseball team hated losing more than winning
By Josh Lashley, Special Writer When a team earns the type of accolades that the Hamilton West High School baseball program did this spring, it comes as no surprise that there were many exhilarating games along the way. The Hornets finished the season with an overall record of 19-6-1 and won the NJSIAA Central…
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MANVILLE: Farm market brings fresh veggies, fruits
It opens Friday afternoons on Main Street For the fourth year, the summertime weekly farm market begins tomorrow and will continue on Friday afternoons until Sept. 26. The market will be held rain or shine from 1 to 6 p.m. on Main Street sidewalks between Rosalie and North Orchard streets. It gives a chance for…
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LAWRENCE: Last-minute push for fireworks funds
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer With less than nine days remaining until the annual Fourth of July fireworks show at Rider University, the Lawrence Township Recreation Department has collected $22,000 toward the cost of the show. But unless donors step forward and can contribute another $6,000 or $7,000 in the next few days, the 2014…
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WEST AMWELL: Tight-knit school graduates senior class
Best buds pose prior to the graduation ceremony’s start. From left are Jeffrey Jamison, Dylan Trovato and Keean Wickel.
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WEST AMWELL: Tight-knit school graduates senior class
What’s a party without cake? Graduates enjoy a sheet cake, topped with blue and steel frosting after the ceremony. From left are Sarah McCaffrey, Julia Maier and Ashley Luster.
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MANVILLE: Advice to grads: Define yourself
Valedictorian Alec Salvato addresses the audience.(Photo by Mary Ellen Day)
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HILLSBOROUGH: Fireworks set to boom this Saturday
Fireworks cap night of revolutionary celebration Sat., June 28 — Hillsborough will have its Fourth of July celebration at the Auten Road Intermediate School as darkness falls. There will be a food tent, inflatable rides, volleyball, face painting and a DJ. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. Buses will begin to shuttle people from the…
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FLORENCE: Township buying more vehicles
By Amy Batista, Special Writer The Township Council unanimously approved an ordinance for the acquisition of both a light duty vehicle and a heavy duty vehicle for the Water and Sewer Department during its meeting on June 4. Township Administrator Richard Brook said the township is trying to make sure that the “fleet is…
