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  • Bordentown field hockey improves to 4-2

    BY: Sean Moylan Sports Writer     Even with stars Lindsey Bell and Ashley Bronston out of the lineup, the Bordentown Regional High varsity field hockey team still had no trouble beating Palmyra, 2-0, this past Monday at Bordentown.     “I’m happy with the win because last Friday we did not play well (in a 1-0…

  • Township briefs

    By Audrey Levine Staff Writer Open space reimbursed    Committeeman Bob Wagner announced Tuesday the township recently received $343,978 from Green Acres for reimbursement of the Burshnic Shamro property purchase in 2006.    According to Mr. Wagner, the total purchase price of the property was $800,000 and, aside from the recently received funds, the township has already…

  • Talk … then talk some more

    By Audrey Levine Staff Writer    MANVILLE — Several residents applauded the Borough Council after a unanimous vote to include a second opportunity for public comment at its meetings, beginning Oct. 13, despite a concern by Councilwoman Kathy Quick that it could turn into a “bitch session.”    Councilman Ted Petrock introduced the motion to include the…

  • District to limit public library’s hours

    By Davy James, Staff Writer    CRANBURY — The Board of Education voted Tuesday to reduce the number of hours the Cranbury Public Library will be open to the public during school hours.    Beginning Oct. 13, the public library will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday…

  • EDITORIAL: New Jersey and recycling: perfect sense

       There was a time, not too long ago, when New Jersey was considered a national leader in recycling.    Not anymore.    Back in the 1990s, New Jerseyans routinely took more than 60 percent of recyclable materials out to the curb in those green and yellow containers every couple of weeks. That meant more than six out…

  • Better solution than water line

       I have read that plans are proceeding to spend $1 million to extend a water line from Route 1 to 20 residents in Deans Pond area. The residents will each be assessed $50,000 to pay the cost.    I have not seen any figures on how many of the residents are for the water line extension…

  • Lyndsey a Sample of South’s depth

    By John Beisser, Sports Writer    On most cross country teams in the area, Lyndsey Sample would undoubtedly be the star of the team and the No. 1 runner.    But at South Brunswick High, head coach Wilfredo Rivera is blessed with the top cross country performer in the county in junior Sophia Ginez as well as…

  • Police say aggressive enforcement is helping to reduce auto accidents

    By Audrey Levine Staff Writer    Police report a 6 percent drop in motor vehicle accidents this year — and they are attributing some of that success to aggressive driving programs aimed at catching those who commit motor vehicle violations.    These statistics are based on a combined average of 95 accidents reported from January to August…

  • Florence football successfully tackles another challenge

    NBC football wins; Bordentown defeated Kyle Moylan Sports Editor    Robbinsville High is a football team that made the playoffs last year and brought in portable lights to host Florence this past Friday night.     Florence is a team that has won the state title four of the past five years and has permanent lights on…