Category: archives
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Silence to draw attention to bullying
By Katrina Pallop, Special Writer Students across the region will remain silent on Friday in a demonstration promoting safety in schools during the 12th annual national Day of Silence. The Day of Silence is an event sponsored by GLSEN (the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network) that draws attention to the bullying and…
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Township tax bill will rise $125
2008 budget adopted last week in unanimous vote By Jessica Ercolino, Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Township residents can expect an average increase of about $125 in municipal taxes this year — perhaps less if changes are made to Gov. Jon Corzine’s proposed state aid plan. This comes after the Township Committee last week unanimously…
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Breza Road tract preserved
By Jessica Ercolino, Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — To preserve or not to preserve is no longer the question. The 101-acre tract along Breza Road in Upper Freehold and Allentown that was the subject of recent debates on whether it should be preserved or considered for affordable housing units has been preserved, officials…
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Second chance for store’s inventory
Michael Chobot began selling used furniture and other items in his garage before opening his South Main Street store. Staff photo by Audrey Levine
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Errors plague MHS baseball team
Anthony Palovick holds on a runner at first base during a recent MHS baseball home game. Photo by Mary Ellen Zangara
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Despite differences, we unite for common goals
Helen Minnick, Bordentown City As the people of Bordentown City gather on May 6 for a discussion on the proposed Land Development Ordinance, it is important to think about how we are perceived by each other and the world beyond our city limits. I am certain that many of us have been viewing the…
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Boro officers receive victim advocacy award
By Audrey Levine Staff Writer When a crime is committed, the initial instinct is usually to focus on catching the criminal to prevent any more tragedies. But, as two officers have realized, it is equally important to give necessary attention to the victim’s family. ”You can always put five or 10 minutes aside to touch…
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Lineup change boosts Vikings
By Ken Weingartner, Sports Writer According to popular song, love is better the second time around. Whether the same holds true for volleyball will be determined in the next several weeks. The South Brunswick High boys’ volleyball team completed its first turn through the schedule with a 6-3 record, with all three losses coming against…
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Allen’s pitching has Bordentown off to 11-1 start
Sean Moylan Sports Writer The Bordentown High softball team left their opponents in the Moorestown Classic Invitational Tournament seeing double as the Villalba Twins, Vicki and Jessica, used their incredible speed, some timely hitting and great defense to spark the Scotties to a 3-0 win over Egg Harbor Township in the title game on…
