Category: archives
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South football squad wins second straight
By John E. Powers, Sports Writer Sophomore Parker Jensen said he could hardly hear himself think. It was the closing minutes of last Friday night’s football game between South Hunterdon Regional and North Warren high schools, and the Eagles were protecting a 7-6 lead. ”It was so intense,”’ said Jensen, who plays wide receiver and…
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Parenting Pearls-Nov. 6, 2008
Explore state and community college options By Dr. Mae Sakharov, Special Writer Parents of juniors and seniors in high school complain about how complicated the college admissions process has become. They recall applying to one or two schools, filling out a simple application and receiving notification of acceptance in the spring. Less attention was paid…
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‘Voters’ supported Screening Room
Sara Scully of Lambertville By the time subscribers read this, our country will have just undertaken one of the most important actions in our democracy: voting. While news of the Nov. 4 results at this point is no doubt resounding — and, hopefully, not breaking our spirits — I am writing this to celebrate…
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Relief for 89 will benefit 566
William G. Dressel Jr. of League of Municipalities Oct. 22, the state’s Council on Local Mandates nullified provisions of the state budget that would have forced 89 municipalities to enter into “cost-sharing” agreements with the state treasurer in order to fund a part of the state police budget. Failure to accept the treasurer’s terms…
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Trillium school event successful
Officers and board members We would like to publicly thank all those families who attended the first annual potluck for the Trillium Foundation for Education and Sustainability. We are pleased at the level of community interested surrounding the Trillium Charter School, which we plan to open in southern Hunterdon County in September 2010. It…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Ferrera, McCauley cruise to committee seats
Anthony Ferrera glided to re-election to the Township Committee, carrying running mate Gloria McCauley along, as the Republicans captured 9,799 and 9,010 votes respectively, outpolling Democratic candidates Matt Dawson and Manny Foranoce, with 6,379 and 5,847, respectively. ”I know it’s my third time winning but this for me, is the most exciting time,” Mr. Ferrera…
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Pearl M. Szilagyi, 81
Pearl M. Szilagyi Age 81, died Monday at Merwick Nursing Home in Princeton, NJ. Born in Bridgeport, Conn., Mrs. Szilagyi was a resident of Hopewell since 1961. She was an administrative assistant with ETS in Princeton for 25 years and was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Hopewell Twp. Mrs. Szilagyi is…
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Boo to city pumpkin thief
Cindy Celia of Lambertville I never enjoyed Halloween until I moved to Lambertville seven years ago. This town really knows how to celebrate this occasion. At least that was how I felt until I walked out to my front porch Wednesday night to retrieve and carve my pumpkin and noticed it was gone. I…
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Official says south police force still possibility
By Linda Seida, Staff Writer The formation of a south county police force is still a real possibility despite a recent ruling that struck down the governor’s plan to force small towns to pay for state police protection, according to Lambertville’s mayor. Lambertville is one of three municipalities that have undertaken a feasibility study to…
