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HILLSBOROUGH: Town seeks low-cost loans from environmental trust
By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer Hoping to save about $550,000 in interest costs for two projects, the Township Committee unanimously approved an application for a zero interest loan from the state. The resolution approved Feb. 24 authorizes Township Clerk Kevin Davis to submit applications to the state Environmental Infrastructure Trust (EIT) and the state Department…
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EAST WINDSOR: Council gives early OK to intersection project
By Judy Bocklage, Special Writer EAST WINDSOR Motorists who face daily delays at the awkward intersection where Hankins and Conover roads meet Route 130 may get some relief in about nine months unless the wetlands on the project site and the threatened and endangered species that may live there stand in the way. The…
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LAWRENCE: Solid efforts for LHS at Region V
Pearson , O’Rourke finish wrestling seasons By Rudy Brandl, The Packet Group FLEMINGTON — One great career ended, but another is just beginning. Lawrence High wrestlers Sean Pearson and Tommy O’Rourke gave it their best shot in last weekend’s Region 5 Tournament at the Hunterdon Central Fieldhouse. Both Cardinals came up short in their bid…
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MONROE: Girl charged with arson
MONROE — A 15-year-old girl was charged with arson after police said she “disregarded a cigarette,” inside a Holmes Avenue residence, police said. Monroe police, fire and EMS responded to a report of a house fire at 8 Holmes Ave., Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The house was occupied by the resident and her teenage granddaughter.…
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MANVILLE: Staff players hope to keep up in Friday’s benefit game
By Eileen Oldfield, Staff Writer The Roosevelt and Alexander Batcho Intermediate Schools’ faculty team doesn’t have any secret weapons or strategies to give them an edge against the intermediate school’s seventh and eighth-grade basketball teams during Friday’s Carol Caligieri Memorial Scholarship Game. It’s probably so the six-staff member team doesn’t get too winded while playing…
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HIGHTSTOWN: CAPPing off a great run – economy kills Peddie program
By Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer HIGHTSTOWN After seven years of bringing stirring performances and memorable exhibits to the East Windsor-Hightstown area, the Community Arts Partnership at the Peddie School is in its final season. CAPPS is an independent and nonprofit organization, but receives much of its funding from donations from the private boarding school,…
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ALLENTOWN—Maul heading to Atlantic City
By: Kyle Moylan Sports Editor When Allentown High’s Taylor Maul placed second at the District 25 Tournament on Feb. 21, he took the loss in stride. “I’ve just got to go back to work and get better,” Maul said. Mission accomplished. Maul placed third at the Region VII Tournament at Moorestown…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Two indicted in murder case
by Davy James, Staff Writer A Kendall Park resident and the man he is alleged to have hired to kill his business partner were indicted on murder charges on Feb. 27. Raymond Troxell, 49, of Christopher Avenue, and Frank Marsh, 44, of Lower Macungie, Pa., are accused in the Dec. 18 killing of Vincent Russo,…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Clinic participants ‘rise to the occasion’
During a drill, clinic participants Peter Shandor and Dane Klewsaat watch the competition, while Jerard Vieira and Cara Ciaccio celebrate a goal. Staff photo by John Patten
