Category: archives
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SBHS a mix of veterans and youth
By David Gurney, Sports Writer Last year, South Brunswick High School field hockey head coach Danielle Matlack knew what she was getting from her team. Forward Ashley Wandishin was going to score, Jen Sisco was going to distribute in the midfield, and her seniors were going to lead. A year later, many of the players…
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Upper Freehold Middle School groundbreaking set for Saturday, Sept. 13
Refreshments, hardhats to be provided The Upper Freehold Regional School District Board of Education will hold a ground breaking ceremony for the Upper Freehold Middle School at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, during Upper Freehold Community Day. The ground breaking will take place at the school entrance site, on Route 524, adjacent to Caymen Pools…
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Realty firm surveys demand for green buildings
By Lauren Otis / The Packet Group Few commercial properties in Mercer County are being developed using green, energy-efficient technology, although Aubrey Haines had heard here and there that businesses might be interested in leasing such properties. With only anecdotal evidence, Mr. Haines, a managing director of Mercer Oak Realty LLC in Ewing, saw a…
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Candidates discuss land use and zoning
by Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer Democratic incumbents and their Republican challengers for Township Council share a similar philosophy on planning issues, saying residential development should be limited to prevent overburdening schools. They also said they are concerned about new state rules that could increase affordable housing requirements in town. Three Democrats and two Republicans are…
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Sept. 11, 2008
Ronald Pawson HIGHTSTOWN — Ronald L. Pawson died Aug. 31 after a lengthy struggle with multiple sclerosis. He was 61. Born in Adrian, Mich., he was a resident of the East Brunswick andHightstown areas most of his life. He was a graduate of Rider University, Lawrence, and was an accountant with the IBMCorp., of South…
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Indian Summer Bike Tour in Lawrence Sept. 20
Project Freedom, which owns an apartment complex for individuals with disabilities in Lawrence, will hold is 22nd annual Indian Summer Bike tour on Sept. 20. The ride, which will benefit Project Freedom, will consist of four tours, 10, 24, 40 and 60-plus miles. The tours will start and finish at the Project Freedom complex at…
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IN THE KITCHEN; Jersey tomatoes: They’re in! Go get ‘em !
By Faith Bahadurian Special Writer These are the glory days for Jersey tomatoes, as we revel in the variety of flavors, colors, shapes and textures to be found in local markets. During my gardening years, I’ve stood in my own patch with a salt shaker, juice dripping down my arm, a habit I…
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Cranbury school may limit hours of public library
By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer CRANBURY — The Cranbury Public Library may be off limits to its patrons during peak hours of the day after school officials, concerned over security and students optimizing their time in the facility, proposed closing it to the public during school morning hours. During a meeting with the library board…
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Neighbors weigh in on land management plan
Stockton council postpones vote By Linda Seida STOCKTON The Borough Council postponed voting on a management plan for 63 acres of preserved land Monday, but still had to field questions about hunting and parking from neighboring property owners and a school official. Because additional information regarding the plan was only recently submitted to council…
