Category: archives
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State OK’s MUA dissolution
Cara Latham WASHINGTON The state Local Finance Board has unanimously approved the dissolution of the township’s Municipal Utilities Authority. Township officials went to the LFB Sept. 12, after the Township Council unanimously voted on Aug 23 to introduce an ordinance to dissolve the MUA. The MUA, which controls the township’s sewage disposal, pipes and…
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Breaking: Rider faculty authorize possibility of strike
Last walkout at university in 1974 By Ledger Staff Could Rider University faculty members walk out? It’s a possibility, if a new contract is not hammered out by the end of the month. Rider University’s faculty union voted Tuesday to authorize its negotiating team and executive committee to call a strike if necessary "in its…
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Plea bargains end murder trials
Deal ends trials for two men chargedwith 2005 shooting of Roycefield Road resident By Audrey Levine Staff Writer The trial of a Pagan motorcycle gang member accused of the fatal shooting of Hillsborough resident John Grover at Gatto’s bar in Manville two years ago ended abruptly Wednesday after one day of testimony when the defendant…
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Julia Kelco
MANVILLE Julia (Dudinec) Kelco died Sept. 16 at Somerset Valley Rehab and Nursing Center in Bound Brook. She was 89. Born in New York City, she had been a lifelong resident of Manville. Mrs. Kelco worked at Johns-Manville offices in Manville after graduating from Bound Brook High School. She also worked for Deihl’s and…
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Narato medals at Challenge
Sean Moylan With sophomore sensation Megan Flynn out with an injury and senior star Jon Harmon away on a college trip, the Robbinsville High boys’ and girls’ varsity cross country teams could have easily just gone through the motions and used this past Saturday’s Cherokee Challenge as just another workout. Instead, the Ravens set many…
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Steven Foster
ROBBINSVILLE Steven J. Foster, 48, died Saturday at home. Born in Newark, Mr. Foster was a longtime resident of Robbinsville. He was formerly employed with Health Care Service of Lakewood for 10 years. Mr. Foster enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, fishing and riding his motorcycle. Son of the late Russell J.…
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Local girls’ soccer teams all playing well
Sean Moylan Sports Writer Coming into this season, the Florence High girls’ varsity soccer team’s biggest problem was how it was going to replace superstar Katelyn Antolic in goal. Fortunately, the Flashes have found an answer to that potential problem in sophomore goalie Angela Federico. Federico has been so fantastic, both Florence girls’ varsity…
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Sewer fee accepted for Lynwood Farms
By Stephanie Prokop, Staff Writer MANSFIELDThe Township Committee unanimously approved a resolution Sept. 12, accepting an appraisal that would set a $10,000 one-time fee for sewer service to 43 Lynwood Farms households. Joseph Monzo, Robert Higgins, and Kenneth Denti of the Mansfield Township Assessment Commission made a recommendation that the committee accept the 100-page report…
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Reimagined restaurant to be reopened soon
Amalfi’s set to reopen in about a month By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer With renovations well under way, the latest version of Amalfi’s restaurant — located on the site of several previous restaurants at 146 Lawrenceville-Pennington Road — is expected to open in about a month, said owner Ciro Moriello. The renovated 225-seat establishment will…
