Category: archives
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EDITORIAL: Corzine’s plan deserves a fair hearing
Judging from the early reception his financial restructuring plan has received, Gov. Jon Corzine has his work cut out for him over the next few weeks. As he takes his sales job on the road, to 21 public meetings in 21 counties, the governor is going to face intense opposition to his plan, which would…
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Local store helps at holidays
Karen Ziemianek, Weston Elementary School I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Manville Wal-Mart and their special “elves” that provided Christmas gifts for students at Weston Elementary. Every year Manville Wal-Mart and their employees generously provide a bright holiday for families in need. The smiles, hugs and “thank you” from parents, truly…
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Salava records hat trick in 7-6 hockey nail-biter
By Sean Moylan, Sports Writer The Robbinsville High ice hockey team won a clutch 7-6 game over Bayonne on Monday night at Iceland to stay over .500. ”It was a really big game for us to squeeze out tonight (Monday). Bayonne is a white division team so that’s a great sign to get our third…
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Town zoning laws, yeshiva to be focus of federal probe
By Matt Chiappardi, Staff Writer ROOSEVELT The beleaguered borough got another shot of bad news as officials have learned they will be the focus of a federal Department of Justice investigation. The probe will seek to determine if the borough’s zoning and land use laws violated the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act…
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Students share park visions
by Davy James, Staff Writer The future of the Parks and Recreation Department in South Brunswick rests in good, albeit small, hands. A group of elementary school students were awarded prizes on Dec. 20 in a contest for their sample design ideas for Friendship Park in South Brunswick. The contest was held at Indian Fields,…
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Four medals for SBHS at state Group IV relays
By Sean Richards, Sports Writer Watching the South Brunswick High School winter track team in action is like going to a five star restaurant. You might not be sure what’s on the menu, but you know something good will end up on the table. The latest example occurred on Saturday at the NJSIAA Group IV…
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South gets needed victory
By Guy Kipp, Sports Writer By the time Tuesday night rolled around, even a victory over a youthful and overmatched opponent was welcome for the South Brunswick girls’ basketball team. Tuesday’s 54-33 triumph over J.P. Stevens broke a string of three losses in four games for the Vikings. One of those losses was a well-played,…
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Special election Tuesday to break New Hanover tie
By Stephanie Prokop, Staff Write NEW HANOVER This Tuesday voters will decide the outcome of a tie for a lone Township Committee seat. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and are located at the Municipal Building on 2 Hockamick Road. Nearly two and a half months have passed since the…
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Board OKs land purchase for school
By Jessica Ercolino, Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD The Upper Freehold Regional Board of Education has unanimously approved the purchase of 118 acres on Breza Road for the construction of a new middle school scheduled to open in September 2010. The board approved the purchase during its Dec. 19 meeting. The purchase price of the land…
