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  • Somerset woman charged in death of Dayton teen

    by Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer    A Somerset woman was charged Monday in connection with last week’s traffic death of an 18-year-old Dayton woman.    Middlesex County Assistant Prosecutor Nicholas Sewitch said Kimberly Green, 32, of Norwich Place, Somerset, was drunk when she ran a red light on Route 1 at Black Horse Lane in her 2002…

  • Scott E. Grobels

       FRANKLIN — Scott E. Grobels, 55, died Dec. 21 at the Kennedy Hospital, Washington Township, Gloucester County.    Born in Trenton, raised in Hamilton Square and formerly of Sicklerville, he was a resident of Franklinville for the past three years.    He was a graduate of Steinert High School, Class of 1970, and a U.S. Army veteran.…

  • Linda Sciarra Maressa

       TRENTON — Linda Sciarra Maressa, 86, died Dec. 27 at Compassionate Care Hospice at Saint Francis Medical Center, Trenton.    Born in Castelguidone, Italy, she resided in Bristol, Pa., for 15 years, and in Trenton for 63 years. Ms. Maressa retired in 1980 after eight years from Saint Francis Medical Center, Trenton. She was an avid…

  • Board taps HMS vice principal for Triangle post

    Board taps HMS vice principal for Triangle post

    Lisa Heisel is splitting her days between Hillsborough Middle School and Triangle Elementary School this month, after being named principal at Triangle. Photo courtesy of Lisa Heisel

  • State DOT funding Ridge Road sidewalks

    by Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer    The state Department of Transportation awarded South Brunswick $225,000 to be used for sidewalk and storm sewer projects along Ridge Road.    The money was part of $78.75 million in municipal aid handed out statewide, the DOT announced on Dec. 28.    ”The municipal aid program enables the State of New Jersey…

  • Obituaries-Jan. 3, 2008

    Alberta Wicks    LAMBERTVILLE — Alberta E. “Bunny” Wicks, 65, a lifelong resident of Lambertville, died Sunday, Dec. 23, at Hunterdon Medical Center in Raritan Township.    Born in Doylestown, Pa., Ms. Wicks was the daughter of the late Edna Lavelle Booz and Arthur Wicks.    She was a 1960 graduate of South Hunterdon High School. She also…

  • Howard C. Lowrey Jr.

       BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — Howard C. Lowrey Jr., 62, died Dec. 27 at home. Born in Trenton, Mr. Lowrey resided in the Bordentown area for the past 33 years. He was a fan of thoroughbred racing. Mr. Lowrey was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of St. Mary’s Church in…

  • Officials plan for recreation, growth

    By Stephanie Prokop, Staff Writer    CHESTERFIELD — Smart growth and recreation will be top priorities for the Township Committee in early 2008.    The committee reorganized Wednesday morning. Larry Durr, who was deputy mayor last year, was appointed mayor at the meeting and Committeeman Michael Hlubik was appointed deputy mayor. Brian Kelly, who was mayor last…

  • Council reorganizes for 2008

    Holmes named mayor despite GOP request By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    It was standing room only as a beaming Township Councilwoman Pam Mount and Township Councilman Michael Powers, along with equally pleased newcomer Bob Bostock were sworn into four-year council terms on New Year’s Day.    Mr. Powers and Ms. Mount, both Democrats, were sworn in…