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Robert H. Hale Sr.
Retired from IBM PLAINSBORO — Robert N. Hale Sr. died Saturday at University Medical Center at Princeton. He was 87. Born in Rhode Island, he was a Princeton-area since 1967. He retired from IBM after a full career there. Mr. Hale was an Army Air Corps B-17 pilot during World War II. He flew…
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Breaking: Schools to see increase in aid
New formula will mean more state money to Cranbury, Jamesburg and Monroe Jamesburg will receive a 20 percent increase in school aid, while Cranbury and Monroe will receive 10 percent increases under the new formula unveiled this afternoon (Wednesday) by Gov. Jon Corzine and state Education Commissioner Lucille Davy. Borough schools will receive $4.8 million…
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Musical Advent fitting introduction
John Inman of New Hope Sunday, Dec. 2, Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Lambertville provided the setting for a fitting introduction to the holiday season with a musical Advent evening. Advent lessons were intertwined with music from the medieval period to the 20th century, including Michael Praetorius, Edgar Baintin and the noted presently active English…
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Editorial-Dec. 13, 2007
Towns, state need to limit dog chaining By Mae Rhine, Managing Editor A Stockton resident is asking municipalities to ban the chaining of pet dogs outside the home. Kathryn Hostettler notes Austria is the latest nation to ban the chaining of dogs, completely prohibiting the practice. Here in the United States, she says, Connecticut is…
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Upper Freehold Master Plan public hearing
The Upper Freehold Planning Board will meet Thursday, Dec. 13, at the Allentown High School auditorium, 27 High St., Allentown, sy 6 p.m. There will be a public hearing on the township Master Plan beginning at 7 p.m. A land use plan map and a copy of the Master Plan draft can be viewed at…
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Breaking: South Brunswick to see aid boost
New formula to increase state contribution by 20 percent South Brunswick will receive a 20 percent increase in school aid under the new formula unveiled this afternoon (Wednesday) by Gov. Jon Corzine and state Education Commissioner Lucille Davy. The district will receive $24.5 million in aid for the 2008-2009 school year, a $4.1 million increase.…
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Films and poetry at the library on Thursday
The Independent Films @ Your Library series at the Lawrence Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, continues at 7 p.m. with "Adam’s Apple." Also at 7 p.m. is a poetry circle with Donald Hall. All are welcome; a handout of selected poems will be provided. To register for the free film, stop by the circulation desk, call…
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South boys team has new coach
By John E. Powers, Sports Writer Jason Miller is approaching his first year as a head coach — and a lucky one. ”How many coaches come into a situation where four of their starters are experienced seniors,” said Miller, the new head coach of the South Hunterdon Regional High School boys basketball team. Miller takes…
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Time to get the lead out
Jim Mastrich of Lambertville “Don’t drink the water” were the words coming out of my mouth as I cautioned my children as to the potential health risks encountered by a twisting of the tap. What a shame that, here in Lambertville, we’ve received word about lead and copper in our water. Not somewhere in…
