Category: archives
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A tree on Liberty Street shows support for Iraq-bound airman
By Mary Ellen Zangara Special Writer The yellow ribbons on the Kaminskis’ tree in their front lawn now go from the bottom to top in support of Liberty Street resident Kimberly Kaminski, a senior airman in the U.S. Air Force preparing for her deployment to Iraq. Her father, Bob, hosted a send-off get-together Friday night…
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Aug. 30 truck accident highlights Princeton’s concerns
A final decision affecting the future use of Princeton’s roadways by large trucks is still pending from the state Department of Transportation but a recent accident on Route 206 dramatizes the concerns cited by local officials. By: Nick Norlen, Staff Writer Staff photos by Mark CzajkowskiA New Jersey State Trooper, left, examines the underside of…
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Flea market seeks additional vendors
By Mary Ellen Zangara Special Writer The Manville First Aid and Rescue Squad Auxiliary are once again getting ready for their semi annual flea market and craft show. The event will be held 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Veterans of Foreign War Post 2290 on Washington Avenue. Auxiliary president Kathy Erickson…
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Newcomers bring expertise to fantasy league
Second draft starts with Fitzgerald, Watson By: Bob Nuse The Feil Cabinets ran away with the first-ever Princeton Packet Sports Pod Fantasy Football League title. With former Packet reporter Jake Uitti now across the country in Seattle, it was time to bring in the big guns to try knock off the champion. The league was…
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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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MEA, board to meet mediator Monday
By Eileen Oldfield Staff Writer The Board of Education and the Manville Education Association (MEA) have tentatively planned to meet with a mediator Monday to continue the teachers’ contract negotiations, said district Superintendent Donald Burkhardt. The meeting will include representatives of the Board of Education, the MEA, both organizations’ negotiators, and the mediator. A representative…
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Borough estimates sewer tab
But can’t find documentation By: Nick Norlen, Staff Writer Princeton Borough has now placed an approximate total $1.7 million on the amount of sewer funds it claims it is owed by the township, but documents clarifying the situation have yet to be produced by either municipality. At Tuesday’s Borough Council meeting, Councilman David…
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Van Veghten work on target for April completion
By Audrey Levine Staff Writer Construction is ongoing as workers have closed the western side of the Van Veghten Bridge to continue the 18-month reconstruction project on the 575-foot bridge that connects Manville and Bridgewater. According to John Kendzulak, Somerset County bridge coordinator, the project, which was started in October, is running on schedule, despite…
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Back to school: Eighth-graders ready to lead in Cranbury
In final year in Cranbury School, students say they plan to be role models for younger peers. By: Madeleine Johnson The school year began in a burst of energy as students carrying book bags and their camera-wielding parents filed into Cranbury School on Wednesday, all abuzz with excitement and anticipation. Slowly, the hub of all…
