Category: archives
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JAMESBURG: Holiday breakfast benefiting local needs
By Jenine Clancy, Special Writer A few borough committees will benefit from an Easter lunch hosted at the Elks Lodge on April 12. The breakfast will raise money to sponsor activities for each of the groups, according to organizers. The Special Needs Committee, Youth Activities Committee and Veterans Committee hold several functions each year…
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LAMBERTVILLE: 33rd Shad Festival begins gearing up
Lambertville resident Liz Battaglia of lbdesigns.com came up with the Shad Fest art for this year. It appears in the festival poster and T-shirt, among other places.
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HILLSBOROUGH: Staff, community speak for nighttime custodians, substitute teachers
School budget decision still in flux By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor Speaker after speaker stepped to the microphone Monday night and beseeched the township school board to keep nighttime custodians and substitute teachers under its employment control. As staffers talked about the years of service of night custodians in each of the nine school buildings,…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Kids can meet people who write, draw their books
More than 20 authors and illustrators of books for children through young adults will appear at the first Hillsborough Public Library’s Children’s Book Festival on Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free event was created and is sponsored by the Library Advisory Board to provide an opportunity for kids to meet…
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FLORENCE: Community mourns fallen police chief
Chief Scully, 58, of Florence, died early Sunday evening surrounded by his family and friends, according to township officials. by Amy Batista, Special Writer FLORENCE —The community is mourning the loss of Florence Police Department Chief Alvin Scully who lost his battle with cancer Sunday. ”It is with deep regret that we announce the passing…
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WEST AMWELL TWP.: Local diner owners celebrate 25th year
Simon Siliverdis (seated) and his wife, Aglaia, pose at the counter for a photo, taken by their son, John, at their business, the Amwell Valley Diner and Restaurant, on Route 31 south of Ringoes. The Siliverdis family will celebrate 25 years in business at the diner on April 4, 5 and 6. Each day, they…
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Psychic Medium Silvia Rossi Uses Her Talents to Benefit Children in Foster Care in NJ
By Christina Garcia Enjoy a night out for a good cause! The Foster and Adoptive Family Services Foundation is presenting the talents of psychic medium Silvia Rossi on Friday, May 9th, 2014 at the RedZone Bar & Grill in South Amboy, NJ from 5:45 pm to 9:00 pm. Tickets for this event include a buffet…
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BORDENTOWN CITY: City awarded Sustainable Jersey Grant
The $2,000 grant is intended to assist community green teams as they lead and coordinate the sustainability activities of their community. BORDENTOWN CITY — Last week Sustainable Jersey representatives announced that Bordentown City was awarded a Sustainable Jersey Capacity-Building Grant. The $2,000 grant is intended to assist community green teams as they lead and coordinate…
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EAST WINDSOR: Driver charged in five-vehicle crash
By Charles W. Kim, Managing Editor An East Brunswick man is facing numerous charges following a five-vehicle accident Friday afternoon. Police charged East Brunswick resident Daniel Gambale, 40, with driving under the influence, two counts of assault by auto, possession of narcotics, driving while suspended and several other motor vehicle offenses following the crash…
