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Borough OKs library vote
By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer JAMESBURG — Municipal support of the borough’s public library is now in voters’ hands. The Borough Council unanimously approved an ordinance Wednesday placing a question on the Nov. 4 general election ballot that, if approved by voters, would end the requirement that the borough fund the library. If approved, the…
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Antoinette (Amadeo) Bonsignore
Antoinette (Amadeo) Bonsignore, 91, died Sunday, Aug. 10, at her home in The Ponds of Clearbrook. Ms. Bonsignore was born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., and lived in the Canarsie section for 36 years before moving to The Ponds in 1996. She was a member of the Italian American Club of The Ponds, and a…
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MCCC’s unique flight program may be shot down
WEST WINDSOR — The Mercer County Community College Aviation Department has given students the unique chance of learning how to fly for over 30 years, said Joseph Blasenstein, a professor, chief pilot and program coordinator in the department. But tis opportunity may be ending for these students, however, if Blasenstein, staff members and graduates of…
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Dorothy Zych
SPRINGFIELD – Dorothy A. (Dot) Zych, 86, of Juliustown, died Aug. 7. Born in Philadelphia, she lived there for most of her life before moving to Juliustown five years ago. She was a retired sales clerk for the York Apparel Shop in the Frankford section of Philadelphia. Priort to that she worked at the…
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Town eyes November start for shuttle bus service
By Sean Ruppert A new township shuttle bus service is one step closer to becoming a reality. The state Department of Transportation recently approved a plan for 26-passenger vehicles that the township wants to purchase for its South Brunswick Municipal Area Residential Transit system, according to township spokesman Ron Schmalz. The buses will shuttle passengers…
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House fire begins in garage
By Audrey Levine Staff Writer A Kaler Street residence was deemed uninhabitable by the township Fire Safety Bureau after a structure fire began in the garage at 5:51 p.m. Wednesday. Police said homeowners Robert and Lynn Barone did not report any injuries from the fire. Sgt. Fran Mozgai said the fire, which has been deemed…
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John Cap
MANVILLE John Cap died Aug. 7 at Somerset Medical Center in Somerville. He was 79. Born in Elizabeth, he had been a Manville resident for the past 76 years. Mr. Cap was a self-employed mason for over 25 years before working at the Veterans Affairs Supply Depot in Hillsborough for 20 years, retiring in…
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Great run ends in Mid-Atlantic semifinals
Welsh proud of the accomplishments of his Bordentown LL All-Stars Sean Moylan Sports Writer I’m proud of all of our 12-year-olds,” said Pat Welsh, a day after his fantastic Bordentown 12-year-old Little League All-Star baseball team’s historic record-breaking season ended with a 10-0 loss to Hagerstown, Federal of Maryland in last Friday’s Mid-Atlantic semifinal…
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Enrichment program for kids gets assist from Lawrence business
By Emily Laermer, Staff Writer It takes most people months to learn how to play an instrument. For students at the Summer STARS program, this process only takes four short weeks, thanks to band instructor David Geltch and a Lawrence music center. The 113 Trenton students who attended this summer academic enrichment program were given…
