Category: archives
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Questions about library surplus – By Deborah Mercer of Lambertville
At public meetings held on the library referendum issue, statements were made by the mayor and members of the City Council about the library’s surplus and the fact the library did not need all the money it is given. This statement is misleading in several ways. It is true the library did not spend every…
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Jamesburg hopefuls discuss reviatlization, budget
By Maria Prato-Gaines JAMESBURG — Candidates for mayor and Borough Council say that the Jamesburg’s revitalization efforts will have a significant effect on the local economy. But they differ on how the borough should go about attracting new businesses. The candidates also disagree on how to keep the borough’s tax rate stable. The candidates are:…
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Halloween events rescheduled
The tailgate trick or treating event scheduled for 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday has been rescheduled for 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday due to the possibility of rain. The event will be held at Woodlot Park on New Road and is open to preschoolers through sixth-graders. Those who participate must bring enough treats for…
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District does self-assessment
By Michelle McGuiness, Special Writer JAMESBURG — Jamesburg’s schools received high marks from district administrators according to a self-assessment the school board recently completed. Jamesburg took a closer look at the inner workings of its schools over the past two months as part of the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum, NJQSAC. The NJQSAC is…
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Violent crimes rises locally
East Windsor worse: chief points to reporting changes with domestic cases By Matt Chiappardi, Staff Writer Reported incidents of violent crime in East Windsor and Hightstown rose in 2006, according to the annual statewide Uniform Crime Report from compiled by the New Jersey State Police. There were 41 reports of violent crime in East Windsor,…
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Compiled by Mary Stulack Tell us about you. If your local nonprofit organization plans a special event and you would like to have the information published in The Manville News, drop a note to Mary Stulack, Calendar, 307 Omni Drive, Hillsborough, 08844. All items should be typed and must be mailed, faxed (359-3930) or e-mailed…
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The Packet endorses candidates in Princeton, Montgomery
Editorial endorsements in the Princeton Township, Princeton Borough and Montgomery Township municipal elections were published today by The Princeton Packet. Scroll down to OPINIONS, below left, to read and post comments on the endorsements. Make your own choices by reading the candidates’ CAMPAIGN FORUM statements. Candidates missing from CAMPAIGN FORUM have not submitted profiles for…
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Flu shots available at clinics
The Somerville-Raritan-Manville Health Department is offering flu shots in November for all adults ages 18 and older. The shots are free for older adults with traditional Medicare Part B (bring your Medicare card), not HMO/Managed Care Medicare. For all other adults, a flu shot is $25. Flu clinics will be held from 10 a.m. to…
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California fire relief gets a helping hand
By Audrey Levine Staff Writer With the Southern California wildfires still escalating on Wednesday, Valerie Drive resident Bruce Kosensky is pitching in to help distribute Red Cross supplies there. Mr. Kosensky has already joined nearly 500 other Red Cross volunteers already at the scene of the wildfires. Many of the volunteers arrived Sunday, the first…
