Category: archives
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MILLSTONE: Three men face weapons charges
by Matt Chiappardi, Staff Writer Two area men, one from Millstone, were apprehended by law enforcement officials in East Windsor last week after they allegedly stole firearms from one of the men’s stepfather’s house. A third man was arrested later last week for allegedly buying one of the weapons from them. Angelo Robertson, 20, of…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Police target drunken drivers
By Davy James, Staff Writer With the holiday season comes a flood of parties and gatherings, which if care isn’t taken could lead to some devastating consequences. The South Brunswick Police Department wants to remind the community about the dangers of getting behind the wheel after consuming alcohol, and is in the middle of a…
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MALAWI JOURNAL: The Gift of Hope
by Stephen Heinzel-Nelson, Special Writer Christmas came early in Sakata. On Dec. 13 we gathered under skies heavy and dark with life-giving rain. Behind us was the beautiful new clinic/preschool we have worked so hard to complete. Before us were hundreds of children, men and women who turned out to say goodbye and thank you.…
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DISPATCHES: Fair Housing Act not just about housing
By Hank Kalet How does that old cliche go? “Where there’s a will, there’s a way.” This is especially true when it comes to the debate over affordable housing and the reforms signed into law by Gov. Jon S. Corzine over the summer. Everyone is at fault in this mess — from the…
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Sturdy seniors made for solid season
By John Beisser, Sports Writer By every measurable standard, and a few that can’t be measured, such as heart and character, the 2008 South Brunswick High girls soccer team was a success. Under the direction of first-year head coach Beth Barrio, the Vikings compiled a 13-7 record and an 8-2 mark and a second-place in…
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LAWRENCE: Bike path study ready to launch
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer The township’s ad hoc Truck and Traffic Committee gave the “thumbs up” sign to the Lawrence Township Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Study at its meeting earlier this month. The committee reviewed the report, prepared by the consulting firm of Michael Baker Jr. Inc. at its Dec. 3 meeting. The…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Township paying notes rather than bonding
By Audrey Levine Staff Writer With a newly lowered interest rate for payment of a $4.6 million bond anticipation note dating back to 2002, the township is preparing to save about $80,000 in its next payment. The Township Committee unanimously approved a resolution Dec. 9 to reauthorize the note for next year at a lower…
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LAWRENCE: Mayor resigns from Township Council
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Citing personal and professional commitments, Mayor Mark Holmes is stepping down from Township Council. Mayor Holmes submitted his letter of resignation Monday to Municipal Clerk Kathy Norcia. The mayor, whose resignation becomes effective at midnight Dec. 27, has served on the council since 1998. His third, four-year term would…
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Saturday, Dec. 20 Breakfast and cookie sale: Windsor United Methodist Church, 51 Church St., Windsor, will hold its monthly country breakfast and annual Christmas cookie sale from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Breakfast for adults and children over the age of 12 is $5. Children under 12 are free. For more information, call 609-448-0412. Tuesday,…
