Category: archives
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Volunteers needed to keep town on track
Anne Lyon of Bordentown City To the editor: “Bordentown is a nice town,” said the man as he passed me in the early morning darkness. Coincidentally, as I walked I was musing about what Bordentown needs to continue to be a “nice” town. The city has a great location, diversity of housing and people, a…
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Continuing debate over cell tower addresses home appreciation rates
Proposed site on Peterson’s Nursery property on Route 206 By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer A house’s proximity to a cell tower, such as the tower proposed for the Peterson’s Nursery site on Route 206, may not have much impact on the property’s appreciation rate. Real estate appraiser John Gillooly, who represented the Cellco Partnership, told…
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William E. Cook
William E. Cook, 85, of Ewing Township, died Oct. 23 at home. Born in Prosperity, S.C., he lived in Sumter, S.C., before moving to West Trenton in 1947. He was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II. He was employed at the Trenton Psychiatric Vroom Building as a medical security officer. He retired…
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Lawrence’s offense overpowers
BOYS SOCCER By Tim Falls, Sports Editor The Lawrence High School boys soccer team has had more success scoring against Hopewell Valley than many other teams the Cardinals have played. The Cardinals defeated the Bulldogs, 4-2, in the first round of the Mercer County Tournament at Lawrence on Saturday. Lawrence advanced to face Steinert in…
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Blacksmithing is Howell highlight
DOWN ON THE FARM The ring of an anvil, the roar of the forge, and the sizzle of hot steel hitting cold water are familiar sounds to anyone who has watched a blacksmith at work. Watching, listening and even helping are all part of the fun in store for visitors to Howell Farm on Oct.…
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Council race has been about character assassination, not issues
Blanche Brann, Woodlane Road If all politics is local, then we’re in pretty bad shape. Our local council race has become about character assassination, not issues, or specific plans or platforms. Pam Mount, who I know pretty well, better than those who are attacking her, was brought up on false charges of ethical misconduct and…
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Liptak’s title is just plain exciting
By Rich Fisher, Sports Editor Marisa Liptak is one of those lucky people who can be happy and excited just sitting on a chair in the middle of an empty room. So, imagine her emotions after just sharing the Greater Middlesex Conference Gymnastics Championship all-around title with one of her best friends. ”My God, she…
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Viking volleyball upsets Trojans in GMCT
By Guy Kipp, Sports Writer A rousing quarterfinal-round victory over Bishop Ahr on Tuesday has sent the South Brunswick girls’ volleyball team into today’s (Thursday’s) Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament semifinal against East Brunswick with perhaps more momentum than the Vikings have had all season. South Brunswick will get a chance to avenge a pair of…
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Vikes season ends suddenly
By David Gurney, Sports Writer Despite a late season swoon, the No. 5 South Brunswick High School field hockey team was back in the thick of things, tied in the GMCT quarterfinals to the higher seeded and playing its best ball since the middle of the season. But it was all snatched away with the…
