Category: archives
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Busy schedule doesn’t tire Tyree
By David Gurney, Sports Writer These are busy times for senior midfielder Sean Tyree. Most of his time is consumed by the three S’s: school, soccer and sleep. He’s setting up college visits, eating dinner with the family, and, by the way, he’s scored four goals in his first two games to help lead the…
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‘Charlie’s home’
Garden Club dedicates statue near former mill By Geoffrey Wertime FLORENCE The Roebling Garden Club dedicated the Charles G. Roebling Statue on Sunday, culminating a five-year fundraising effort by the club that generated the $45,000 required to create the life-size sculpture. ”Charlie’s home,” said Roebling Historical Society Vice President George Lengel. “It’s just fantastic.”…
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DOT puts Lawrence noise barrier on hold
Buz Donnelly, left, a leader in the drive for a noise barrier along I-95 North in the Long Acre neighborhood, consults with a neighbor. Photo by Frank Wojciechowski
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Man charged in Lawrence home robbery
By Lea Kahn / Staff Writer LAWRENCE — Marvin A. Leonard, 51, of Princeton Avenue has been charged with robbery, burglary, theft, possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose after he entered a Lanning Avenue residence around 9 p.m. Sept. 4, according to Lawrence police Lieutenant Charles B. Edgar.…
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Grants enable groups to expand teen programs
By Audrey Levine Staff Writer HILLSBOROUGH — As the township continues to support teen programs for kids in seventh through 12th grades, Committeewoman Lisa Nisivoccia announced Sept. 9 that the Somerset County Youth Services has given $7,500 in a grant to continue youth programs in the coming months. The grant money will go to the…
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Chesterfield voices Turnpike plan concerns
Township gets update on expansion project By Stephanie Prokop CHESTERFIELD Residents came out Sept. 10 to hear a brief update on how the projected $2 billion New Jersey Turnpike expansion project will affect the municipality, with several people citing concerns about a diminished quality of life once the project is complete. Turnpike Supervising Engineer…
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Florence girls’ soccer posts pair of shutouts in 2-0 start
BY: Sean Moylan Sports Writer The Florence Township Memorial High girls’ varsity soccer team used some great defense by its defenders and its midfielders and forwards to blow out Westampton Tech, 4-0, at home on Tuesday afternoon. Kristen Cardaciatto and Jean Oros each netted a pair of goals and had an assist. Amanda…
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Lawrence growth committee plans awards
By Lea Kahn / Staff Writer LAWRENCE — The originator of the Lawrence Township Growth and Redevelopment Committee’s annual awards program — as well as large and small businesses that have contributed to the township — will be honored at the annual awards breakfast next month. John Simone, a former member of the Growth and…
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Florence football holds on for win in opener
BY: Sean Moylan Sports Writer This season a large number of the starting players on the Florence High varsity football team are learning new positions. However, Florence is such a well-coached team that its players often learn and win at the same time. And last Friday night at Maple Shade, the Flashes used superior…
