Category: archives
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Police contract decided
by Davy James, Staff Writer The Township Council passed an ordinance Tuesday that will give an approximately 3 percent salary increase every year to police officers between the rank of corporal and captain. The new compensation plan is a four-year contract retroactive to Jan. 1, 2008. ”This is not a good year financially and these…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Grant to be used to renovate housing
By Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer HIGHTSTOWN The Housing Authority will renovate vacant and handicapped-accessible units with a $171,440 grant it is set to receive as part of the federal stimulus package. The funds are part of about $104 million in grants headed to New Jersey for low- income housing through the American Recovery and…
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MANVILLE: Elks Lodge fundraiser aims to help struggling toddler
By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer Comic magician and hypnotist Denny More will appear at the Manville-Hillsborough Elks Lodge on Brooks Boulevard for a fundraiser benefiting Manville toddler Jake Whitenight. ”They (the Elks) set the whole thing up to help raise money for Jake and his medical expenses,” Lynn Whitenight, Jake’s mother, said. “Bonnie Wisniewski…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Shopping district rezoning approved
By Audrey levine, Staff Writer The Township Committee unanimously approved the introduction of an ordinance to change the zoning of an area on Route 206 from residential (R) to retail commercial (C-1). ”This is continuing our economic action plan,” Mayor Frank DelCore said. “It has been reviewed and approved by the Planning Board.” The affected…
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MANVILLE: Community calendar
Tell us about you. If your local nonprofit organization plans a special event and you would like to have the information published in The Manville News, send a note to Manville News Calendar, P.O. Box 350, Princeton, NJ 08542. All items should be typed and must be mailed, faxed (609-924-3842) or e-mailed to: [email protected] before…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Fire company flea market promises an array of goods
By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer To raise money for a volunteer fire company, the Ladies Auxiliary with Flagtown Fire Co. No. 1 is holding its semiannual indoor flea market on Saturday for anyone looking for good deals on a wide array of products. The flea market is an opportunity for about 30 vendors to sell…
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MANVILLE: Council blog
By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer The following is a record of minor moments at Monday’s Borough Council meeting, which, though not necessarily breaking news, are still worthy of note. It was a question of what’s in a name when resident Rudy Nowak recommended the council change the wording in a resolution designed to be sent…
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MANVILLE: FBLA club receives honors at state competition
By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer Manville High School Future Business Leaders of America club members came home winners from the state leadership conference, held Sunday and Monday at the Raritan Expo Center in Edison. MHS Chapter 3985 was represented by 37 members competing in various categories, taking first place honors in the Central Division…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Vikings continue to surge
By Rich Fisher, Sports Editor Swimming is more back and forth than up and down, but that did not stop the South Brunswick High girls swim team from scaling new heights this season. ”It’s the best girls season ever,” said veteran coach John Harding. “Without a doubt the most successful season we’ve had.” The Vikings…
