Category: archives
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Dispatches: The pyramids crumble
by Hank Kalet, Managing Editor There was a time when Americans made things. People from Central Jersey still can view the massive slogan afixed to the Trenton bridge crossing the Delaware River on Business Route 1: “Trenton Makes The World Takes.” Installed during the 1930s, the sign could be said to have been the motto…
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Vikes clinch state berth
By Rich Fisher, Sports Editor The South Brunswick High tennis team is in the midst of the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament, but prior to the early-season conference showdowns the Vikes managed a significant achievement. After missing out last year, SBHS has returned to the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV tournament by virtue of a 4-1…
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Affordable housing to be discussed Oct. 16
EAST WINDSOR State Community Affairs Commissioner Joseph Doria Jr. will discuss the impact of new COAH regulations on economic growth at a breakfast forum Oct. 16 at the Americana Diner on Route 130. The Council on Affordable Housing this week adopted amendments to its revised third-round rules and methodology. The amendments, according to the…
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Fillmyer’s OT goal keeps Florence hockey perfect
BY: Sean Moylan Sports Writer After inserting the ball on a penalty corner, Dezarae Fillmyer dashed toward where all the action was and got there just in time to score the game-winning goal in the Florence Township Memorial High girls’ varsity field hockey squad’s 3-2 overtime victory at Palmyra last Friday. “It was…
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Adeline Kunz
HIGHTSTOWN — Adeline “Lee” Kunz, 89, died Sept. 19 at Compassionate Care Hospice at St. Francis. Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., she formerly lived in of Belleville and Harrison, before moving to Hightstown in 1984. Mrs. Kunz was a secretary for the majority of her professional life. She first worked for St. Michael’s Roman Catholic rectory…
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Cardinals keep spirits up
BOYS SOCCER By Mike Molaro, Sports Writer The record might read 0-3, but the Lawrence High School boys soccer squad isn’t feeling sorry for itself—and the Cardinals don’t want any pity points. ”We’re disappointed with our record, but the guys are working extremely hard,” head coach P.J. Barrett said after Lawrence opened its season with…
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Concert calendar
Upcoming shows at Mario & Frank’s II Acoustilicious Bistro, at 231 Fourth St. in Fieldsboro, include: Saturday, Sept. 27 — Karen “Faren” Updike, compared to Fiona Apple and Tori Amos. All shows are 6 to 8 p.m. Upcoming shows at The Record Collector, 358 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown City, include: Friday, Sept.…
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Editorial: Hybrid cars a first step to energy plan
The township is going green in an effort to save some green. The township has added four hybrid vehicles over the last two years, two this month, and is planning to continue replacing older vehicles with hybrids on an annual basis. While the price tag for the new SUVs — the two most recently purchased…
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Florence Township to ‘keep an eye’ on Pa. landfill
By Stephanie Prokop, Staff Writer FLORENCE — A landfill directly across the Delaware River recently received approval to expand its property by nearly 35 acres. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has approved the phase two expansion of the Tullytown Resource Recovery Facility Landfill, which is owned by Waste Management of Pennsylvania Inc. …
