Category: archives
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SBHS female golfers gear up for big matches
By Ken Weingartner, Sports Writer The weather prevented the South Brunswick High girls’ golf team from seeing much action on the course last week, but the Vikings still were busy preparing their game. Monday’s heavy rain forced the postponement of the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament (rescheduled for next Thursday), leaving South Brunswick with little to…
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William R. Cyples
ROEBLING — William R. “Bill” Cyples, 68, of Roebling died Sunday, May 4, at Marcella Nursing Center, Burlington Township. Born and raised in Burlington, he lived in Florence before moving to Roebling 41 years ago. He retired six years ago from Congoleum Corporation of Trenton where he had been a chemical mixer. Prior to…
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Chinese coming to LMS; Italian, Latin, German cut
Some unhappy with proposed changes By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer When Lawrence Middle School students sign up for a world language for the 2008-09 school year, a few favorites will remain, but a new one also will be offered. School district officials plan to offer Mandarin Chinese to incoming seventh-graders, along with French and Spanish.…
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School board to change executive session resolution after NJLP review
By Jessica Ercolino, Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — The Board of Education is taking a more transparent approach to meeting behind closed doors based on a recommendation of the New Jersey Libertarian Party (NJLP). The board’s new resolution for authorizing executive sessions during meetings more clearly states the reasons for the closed session.…
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Work on park lights to begin in June
by Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer There will be light at Harvest Woods Park. The Township Council awarded a contract Tuesday for the lighting of the artificial-turf Barry Barclay Field, located in the Culver Road park. The project will be carried out by Quality Electrical Construction Co., of West Keansburg, for $314,000. The project will be…
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Teen aims to become 3rd generation to attain Eagle rank
by Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer Thomas Hoffman of Kendall Park is part of a Boy Scout and family tradition that is more than a half-century old. His grandfather attained the rank of Eagle Scout in 1946, and his father achieved the same distinction in 1975. Soon, Thomas, 17, will be an Eagle Scout as well.…
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Patrick J. DeRisi Jr.
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP — Patrick J. DeRisi Jr., 74, of the Holiday City at Berkeley section of Berkeley Township, died May 8 at home. Born in Jersey City, he lived in Sewaren before moving to Holiday City at Berkeley seven years ago. Mr. DeRisi received his bachelor’s degree in business from St. Peter’s…
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Louis M. Bainbridge
ROBBINSVILLE — Louis M. Bainbridge, 93, of Robbinsville died Wednesday, May 7, at Hamilton Continuing Care in Hamilton Township. Born in Mercerville, son of the late Charles P. and Jennie Shaw Bainbridge, he had been a resident of Florida for 25 years before moving to Chesterfield and then to Robbinsville. He was a…
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Officials seek to calm anxious Claremont residents
By Audrey Levine Township officials have been trying to quell residents’ concerns over a proposed senior health complex, with Mayor Anthony Ferrera speaking about the lengthy process awaiting the proposal during Tuesday’s Township Committee meeting. Erickson Retirement Communities has proposed a senior health care complex on the east course of the Royce Brook Golf Course,…
