Category: archives
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NBC, Florence hope to join BRHS boys’ soccer in states
Sean Moylan Sports Writer Although its shots have not gone in as of late, the highly-skilled Bordentown Regional High boys’ varsity soccer team’s defense kept the Scotties from going on a losing streak this past week. In fact, in a 1-1 tie with New Egypt at Joe Lawrence Park on Tuesday night, the Scotties’…
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South fights for seeding
By Guy Kipp, Sports Writer With the Greater Middlesex Conference holding the seeding meeting for its tournament on Friday, teams are jockeying for favorable position. South Brunswick scored a key victory Monday afternoon, knocking off Bishop Ahr, 25-20, 25-18, in Edison to avenge an early-season loss. A 25-19, 1-25, 25-14 victory over New Brunswick the…
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Police tout advantages of adding canine help
TRained dog would help officers with drug, fugitive searches By Audrey Levine Staff Writer The Hillsborough Township Police Department is initiating a K-9 unit a specially trained officer and dog to assist in tracking missing persons, detecting narcotics and participating in general patrol operations. In a presentation before the Township Committee on Oct.…
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Open Space Ramble
Saturday, Oct. 20 — The Bordentown City Environmental Commission will sponsor the annual Open Space Ramble at 10 a.m. The will be a guided tour of Bordentown City’s various parks and proposed open spaces. Attendees are to meet at City Hall, 324 Farnsworth Ave. For more information, visit www.bcec.us.
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On Point: Comprehending ‘no’
Linda McCarthy This past weekend I was at the Rangers game and I sat behind a very cute five-year-old who had absolutely no business being there. For one thing, he was completely miserable. The noise bothered him so his mother stuffed his ears with napkin pieces. He demanded and received snacks from every food vendor…
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NEHS hockey wins Freedom Division title
Kyle Moylan, Sports Editor Good teams take nothing for granted. The New Egypt High School field hockey didn’t. The girls had won five straight Freedom Division championships coming into this season. The fact they didn’t assume a sixth is probably the main reason why they were able to celebrate it last week. ”I’m happy and…
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POLICE BLOTTER
Kevin Fischer, 43, of Gemini Drive, was charged with driving while intoxicated after police pulled him over on Capricorn Drive at 7:09 p.m. Oct. 2. Police said a witness reported Mr. Fischer had been speeding, straddling the double yellow lines and had run a red light. Mr. Fischer was taken into custody after he failed…
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Borough endorses open space question
Jessica Ercolino, Staff Writer ALLENTOWN The Borough Council last week passed a resolution endorsing a state referendum question that seeks funding for preservation in New Jersey. The “Green Acres, Farmland, Blue Acres and Historic Preservation Bond Act of 2007” authorizes the state to issue $200 million in bonds to conserve open space and waterways…
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Move school site from Sharon Road
To the editor: As most residents are aware, Sharon School is adjacent to the NJ Turnpike and within close proximity to large scale power lines. Some residents may not be aware of the severe health risks to children who spend significant time near roads (such as the NJ Turnpike) and power lines. Multiple studies support…
