Category: archives
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Candidate outline platforms in local elections
By Vanessa S. Holt, Managing Editor The Register-News provided questionnaires to candidates running on the Democratic and Republican tickets in local municipal elections Nov. 4. Following are the responses from candidates received before the Register-News deadline this week. Bordentown Township Two three-year seats and one unexpired one-year seat are available on the Township Committee.…
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Magazine gives Allentown High School top honors
Named 90th of 316 high schools in New Jersey By Jessica Ercolino, Staff Writer ALLENTOWN — Allentown High School is one of the top 100 high schools in the state, according to New Jersey Monthly magazine. The school was ranked 90th out of 316 New Jersey high schools — and fourth in Monmouth County —…
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William P. Dally Jr
FLORENCE — William P. Dally Jr., 83, of Florence died Oct. 16 at Lourdes Hospital in Willingboro. Born in Bordentown and raised inHedding, he moved back to Bordentown before moving to Florence 56 years ago. Mr. Dally was a retired self-employed master plumber after a 50-year career, starting with his father’s busienss, William Dally &…
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Minutes posted on Web site
Dave Beaumont of West Amwell Recent statements have suggested that our current West Amwell Township Committee has not been operating as an “open government.” While I can’t speak to the particular accusations, as the volunteer webmaster for our township Web site, I can, however, assure you that your committee has been very insistent and…
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Country ‘just as dirty’ as big city life
Donald Lucy, Springfield To the editor: Regarding Jim Specca’s letter in last week’s Register-News: Many of us have moved to Northern Burlington County because of the “affordability” and the desire for “life in the country.” Mr. Specca brought up some ugly points of “life in the country.” I always vote in favor…
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New court date set for cruelty case
By Stephanie Prokop, Staff Writer SPRINGFIELD— Two North Jersey men facing charges of animal cruelty have had their case postponed for a second time, with a court date set for Tuesday. Dennis Cameron, of Piscataway, and Patrick Nelson, of Lake Hiawatha, each face 24 counts of failure to provide a living creature with proper…
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School thanks businesses for their participation
Activity Committee, Sharon School We would like to extend a special thank you to Everson’s Karate & Cardio Kickboxing in Robbinsville for giving their time at the Robbinsville School District Activity night at Sharon School. The kids thoroughly enjoyed learning how to kick and punch without realizing that they were also learning focusing and self-discipline.…
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Acceptance focus of GLBT forum
By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer ROBBINSVILLE — About 300 people attended workshops focused on the acceptance of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students at the fifth annual New Jersey Gay-Straight Alliance Forum last week at Robbinsville High School. The Oct. 18 event, sponsored by the Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network of Central New Jersey (GLSEN…
