Category: archives
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EDITORIAL: State prison conditions deserve airing
It would be easy to laugh off the lawsuit filed by inmates at the New Jersey State Prison in Trenton, charging that the conditions of their confinement are unsafe, degrading, inhumane, unhealthy and unsanitary. As a rule, prison inmates are not the most reputable of plaintiffs — nor, if their case ever comes to trial,…
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Events pay tribute to Jason Walton’s accomplishments
Runners from Hillsborough, Bridgewater and other area varsity teams put competition aside Sunday, in an event held as a tribute to Jason Walton. Photo by Elane Coleman/fstop1.com
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Somerville job leads to charge for unregistered contractor
By Audrey Levine Staff Writer A Bloomingdale Drive resident was charged Monday with illegally performing home renovations by failing to register as a home improvement contractor with the state. Freddie Foster, 49, the operator of F&M and Sons of Hillsborough, was charged following a monthlong investigation by the Somerville Police Department’s Detective Bureau and the…
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Blood drive carries spiritual meaning
by Davy James, Staff Writer Religious lines can often divide people, leading to war and intolerance. But for a spiritual organization called Swadhyay Parivar, the belief in one common creator, regardless of religion, is one that unites and brings the community together. On Aug. 23, hundreds of residents from around the area gathered at Indian…
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Township elementary school has new principal
By Lisa Merolla, Staff Writer WEST AMWELL — Township elementary school students will be greeted by a new principal this year as the school welcomes Lynne Meara to the position. Ms. Meara comes to West Amwell after two years as principal in a much larger East Brunswick elementary school. She previously had spent more than…
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A big step forward
Main Street Dance owner Julie LaPadula said she wanted to expand her studio without leaving Manville. Staff photo by Audrey Levine
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Firefighters lend a ladder in 9/11 memorial project
Members of Flagtown Fire Co. helped Iron and Steel Transporters move a 14-foot cross to the Pennsylvania site. Photo courtesy of Dave Martinez
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BRHS football working hard to steadily improve
By: Sean Moylan Sports Writer You could see things starting to change last year. When they got down in games, the players on the Bordentown Regional High varsity football team didn’t quit or give up. In fact, they played even harder. Offensive linemen sustained their blocks until the referee’s whistle blew and Scottie…
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New take on old sketch brings art prize
by Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer For Fran Nimeck, creating art has been a lifelong passion. So it would seem fitting that this month Ms. Nimeck, 67, would win second place in the New Jersey State Senior Citizens Annual Juried Art Contest and Exhibition for a piece she began as a young woman, about 40 years…
