Category: archives
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Evelyn Ruth Lovell
BORDENTOWN Evelyn Ruth Lovell, 85, of Bordentown died Jan. 29 at the Jewish Home in Cherry Hill. Born in Golden City, Mont. on July 15, 1922, she was a Bordentown resident for almost 40 years. She was graduate of Golden City High School, attended a two-year college, and worked for the Pentagon from 1943…
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Board ‘out of touch’ with residents’ needs
Ray Lamboy of Chesterfield To the editor: Regarding the Jan. 31, 2008 editorial, “School boards need intrepid candidates,” serving on a local school board may be thankless work, but voters might be more thankful if school boards adopted better governance practices. New Jersey has the highest property taxes in the nation, more than half of…
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Council challenged on pay, benefits
by Audrey Levine, Staff Writer Former Mayor Rudy Nowak reiterated his question on officials’ pay to the Borough Council on Monday, after he challenged officials on their pay two weeks ago. ”I think these numbers are a disgrace,” he said. “I want this governing body to think about what they’re doing to this town.” Mr.…
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Millstone aiming to save 600 acres
‘Best weapon’ in stabilizing tax rate By Jessica Ercolino, Staff Writer MILLSTONE The Township Committee will vote next week on ordinances that would authorize $12 million in bonds to preserve six properties that total about 600 acres. The committee unanimously voted Jan. 16 to introduce the ordinances, which would preserve the Boyken property, Kenney…
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New Web site aims for those Cupid missed
by Eileen Oldfield, Staff Writer When it comes to dating, Daniel Avenue resident Christopher Puzzele knows that Cupid’s arrow isn’t always on target. But he’s aiming to find love for himself and others through his www.marriagemindedmatchmaking.com, a Web site he’s launching that he hopes will eliminate the dating dilemmas he’s faced. ”I think I’ve been…
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NJRT auditions come to Crossroads South
by Paul Lazaro, Special Writer Kids who want their first big shot at acting will get a chance Tuesday and Wednesday when Crossroads South Middle School hosts the New Jersey Repertory Theater’s Show Biz IX auditions and workshops. The NJRT holds auditions for its Broadway Bound production through “Show Biz,” which is in its ninth…
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Gilder House restoration prepares building for future community uses
By Stephanie Prokop, Staff Writer BORDENTOWN CITYThe city is continuing its restoration efforts to make the Gilder House on Crosswicks Street a viable link to the city’s rich historical past. Bordentown Historical Site Chairwoman Marguerite Mount said the Gilder House restoration project has cost $450,000 so far, raised from state grants and local sources, and…
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Robert M. Panaro
FLORENCE — Robert M. Panaro, 94, of Florence died Feb. 7 at Marcella Nursing Center in Burlington Township. Born Oct. 8, 1913 in St. Benedict, Pa., he had been a resident of Florence since 1929. He was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Florence, where he served on the Board of Trustees.…
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Hunter died of exposure, police say
Search continues for companions By Nick Norlen, The Packet Group A Lawrence resident was found dead in Cumberland County on Sunday night during a search for three hunters who had been reported missing, state police said Monday. Police had suspended search efforts for the two others Wednesday because of inclement weather. The search was expected…
