Category: archives
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Committee seeks GOP poll clerks
by Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer The South Brunswick Republican Municipal Committee is searching for some GOP faithful to help man the polls on Election Day in November. In recent elections, the party has filled about half of its poll-clerk appointments with registered Democrats and independents, according to Republican Municipal Committee Chairwoman Lynda Woods Cleary. Poll…
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ABIS’ lack of lifts creates class scheduling challenges
By Eileen Oldfield Staff Writer Students with disabilities or needing crutches because of injuries can create challenging scheduling issues for administrators at Alexander Batcho Intermediate School, the district’s only school where most students move between classes on two floors. Because there isn’t an elevator between floors, classes are moved around so the injured and disabled…
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Committee OKs new rescue truck
By Audrey Levine Staff Writer In about nine months Hillsborough should have a new fully equipped rescue truck ready for use after the Township Committee on Tuesday authorized $693,000 for its lease purchase agreement. ”A rescue truck is a giant toolbox on wheels,” said Rescue Squad Chief David Gwin. “We have equipment from 1975 on…
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New Lawrence teacher takes a different path to the classroom
Stephen Moore begins work as a science teacher at Lawrence High School next week. Staff photo by Frank Wojciechowski
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A big step forward
By Audrey Levine Staff Writer The top halves of the walls are a light green, with wood planks on the bottom halves. Hardwood floors cover the entire space and two windows look out over South Main Street. With the final touches of putting up the mirrors, Main Street Dance is preparing today (Thursday) to open…
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Finding wisdom in spirit of 1783
Jeanette K. Muser of Rocky Hill To the editor: These words from Gen. George Washington’s “Farewell Orders to the Armies of the United States” are central to events this year in America. Presidential and vice-presidential candidates should re-read Washington’s 1783 words and writings and Thomas Paine’s stirring words throughout the American Revolution. The civility…
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Police Blotter-Aug. 28, 2008
Lambertville Lisa Cahill, 50 of Whiting, N.J. was charged with drunken driving Aug. 17. Ms. Whiting was stopped o Route 29 at 1:30 a.m. because her vehicle had a broken headlight, police said. She also was charged with reckless driving and failure to maintain lamps and was released with bail. Kenneth Monticchio, 60, of West…
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Black Forest Restaurant going dark on Sunday
By Jessica Ercolino, Staff Writer ALLENTOWN — For one of the borough’s most well-known restaurants, staff and diners alike are finding it hard to say auf wiedersehen. The Black Forest Restaurant, at 42 S. Main St., will be closing its doors Sunday after providing the public with German cuisine for nearly 25 years. ”We don’t…
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DISPATCHES: Conventional narratives
by Hank Kalet, Managing Editor Democrats kicked off what might be the most expensive stretch of the 2008 presidential campaign Monday, when they opened their four-day nominating convention in Denver. About $140 million is expected to be spent on the two parties’ conventions — the Republicans kick off their four-day convention Monday — with about…
