Category: archives
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EDITORIAL
His wisdom will be missed in Hillsborough. Some people can be found to be in the right place at the right time but most often only in hindsight. We think Hillsborough residents will come to view Tom Venanzi, the school district’s assistant superintendent for business, in this light after Mr. Venanzi moves to his…
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
From the issue of Aug. 2, 2007. Editorial on poll was reckless, insensitive To the editor: In the words of Arnold Diaz of our local Fox 5 News … "Shame, shame, shame!" I am outraged by the editorial that appeared in the July 26 publication. It is reckless for our "supposed" local hometown newspaper to…
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Letters to the editor
July 26, 2007 By: CARS attorney gives group’s side To the editor: I read with interest and some amazement the article ("The road ahead") written about Sharon Station Road by Ms. Latham and Ms. Robinson in the July 26 edition of the Messenger. I wish to correct a number of misstatements and misconceptions, which are…
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Bordentown Legion hurt by wrong ruling
By: Sean Moylan If the word "controversial" had not already existed, it would have been invented by Bordentown American Legion baseball fans, amateur umpires and amateur scorekeepers in attendance at Monday night’s 6-5 loss to the Alpha Braves at Ewing’s Moody Park. Mike Loffredo and Sal Garofalo led off the sixth inning with back-to back…
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Lawrence Special Olympics center gets ‘Camp Shriver’ nom de plume
The Special Olympics New Jersey Sports Complex is located on Princess Road By: Olivia Tattory The excitement in the room was overwhelming while Special Olympics athletes waited for their Friday pizza lunch. More excitement for them that day, however, was to come later during the Special Olympics New Jersey (SONJ) Sports Complex five-week Camp Shriver…
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Sewer project costs lower than expected for Lynwood Farms
By: Stephanie Prokop MANSFIELD The Township Committee announced at its July 25 meeting that the Lynwood Farms sewer project will cost each homeowner about $10,000 over the period of 20 years, significantly less that previously predicted. Todd & Black of Cherry Hill, the appraisers hired by the township, will be giving a presentation at…
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Borowski tosses perfect game in section opener
By: Kyle Moylan Thanks to a little luck and a lot of talent, the Washington 10-year-old softball team went into action this past Tuesday night needing to win only one of its next two games in order to clinch a Section 3 championship. The luck came in the seedings. With only three district championship teams…
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Flush With Success
Hillsborough’s Moaning Myrtles sing songs of witches and wizards. By: Allison Musante The Moaning Myrtles will bring their wizard rock sounds to the Princeton Public Library. "If you die down there, you’re welcome to share my toilet," says the cheeky Moaning Myrtle to Harry in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. A bully had…
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Johnsen busy caring for Hambletonian favorite
By: Ken Weingartner Attention is a two-edged sword. Certainly, it is nice to be recognized and highly regarded. Yet, the weight of expectation can be a heavy burden. Chesterfield’s Ann Christin Johnsen understands this duality; she’s been dealing with it for months. Johnsen, better known as A.C., is the caretaker of Donato Hanover, the No.…
