Category: archives
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Politicians can’t lay claim to lofty ranking
EDITORIAL By: Money magazine’s annual list of the best places to live in the U.S. released last week placed Hillsborough at No. 23, which probably didn’t surprise too many residents, but we hope the ranking doesn’t actually go to anyone’s head. Already the ranking has been bandied about as a political tool, offered as proof…
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EDITORIAL: Another study will be a waste of tax money
Shore-area politicians push for new studies is nothing more than an attempt to make the math come out in their favor. What’s another million dollars among friends? That’s the question that members of the U.S. House of Representatives should ask as they prepare to vote on the 2008 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill,…
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Islamic Society plan wins OK in South Brunswick
A change in the traffic pattern on Route 522 paves way for mosque expansion, construction of Islamic school. By: Paul Koepp The Zoning Board of Adjustment paved the way July 19 for the Islamic Society of Central Jersey to build the infrastructure needed to expand its facilities at the intersection of Route 1 and Promenade…
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Judge keeps bail at $250K for drug, weapon charges
By: Olivia Tattory NORTH HANOVER A Superior Court judge last week kept bail set at $250,000 for former North Hanover Republican Party Chairman Frank Preto, who was charged July 11 with multiple counts of illegal weapon and drug possession, said David Rhoads, Mr. Preto’s lawyer. As of Wednesday, Mr. Rhoads Said, Mr. Preto had…
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Marriage Unleashed
In Somerset Valley Players’ production of ‘Sylvia,’ dog ownership gets in the way of marital bliss. By: Megan Sullivan After 22 years of child raising in the suburbs, Greg and Kate have finally become empty nesters in their new Manhattan apartment. Kate welcomes a fresh start, along with all of the opportunities that arise in…
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Hillsborough wood bat team poised to defend GSBL crown
Team sweeps exciting doubleheader By: Nick Vaccaro Hillsborough’s GSBL squad has continues to play great baseball this season. The team is 10-5, and will attempt to defend its GSBL title the weekend of August 4-5. Down the home stretch, manager Bob Pucciarello couldn’t be happier about the team’s level of play and maturity. "I enjoy…
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Ernest H. Kittredge
Ernest Howard Kittredge, 78, died peacefully Wednesday, July 18, at Park Place Care Center, Monmouth Junction. Born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., he graduated from Erasmus Hall High School and Pratt Institute. He established his career as an independent package designer and graphic artist in Manhattan, N.Y.,, where he later met his wife, Susan. Married…
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Business owners meeting with mayor on parking
Friday meeting seeks more action on eliminated spots By:Audrey Levine Business owners will have a chance to discuss their concerns about the 36 eliminated parking spaces on Main Street when they meet with Mayor Angelo Corradino for a second time. "There isn’t a business on Main Street that is not complaining," said Oscar Gonzalez, co-owner…
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Florence softball 10’s place second in District 12
By: Sean Moylan The Florence 10-year-old Little League all-star softball team gave an all-out effort in an attempt to win Tuesday’s game versus Washington Township and force an "if necessary" District 12 championship game. Yet after a 9-2 loss to Washington, there was nothing but a lot of upbeat smiles on the faces of the…
