Category: archives
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DISPATCHES:A down payment on pain
South Brunswick residents will get little in return for tax increase — and should expect budgets to get tighter in the future. By: Hank Kalet South Brunswick taxpayers are going to be paying a bit more this year, but they’re not going to be getting a whole lot in return. And not only does there…
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Memory of mom a big boost for Mehrer
By: Sean Moylan TOMS RIVER Earl Mehrer looked on proudly as he watched his gifted young daughter Melissa handle a group of eager reporters with the same ease as she had handled the Pompton Lakes’ lineup in the Florence Flashes’ 3-0 state title win only moments before on Saturday at Toms River East High.…
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Two-wheeled justice
Motorcycle buy aims to address illegal activity in preserved areas By: Rebecca Weltmann PLUMSTED In an effort to discourage illegal activity on preserved land, the Township Committee last week approved a resolution to apply for an interlocal service agreement with Manchester and Jackson to buy a police motorcycle. The resolution allows the three townships…
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EDITORIAL: Chapter ends and a new one is beginning
Advice to the Class of 2007, as South Brunswick High School graduation approaches. The Class of 2007 is getting ready to leave high school behind. On Wednesday, 679 South Brunswick High School seniors will move their tassels from left to right and then toss their mortar boards in the air, officially closing out a chapter…
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Amended ordinance limits nighttime noise volume levels
Township Council has adopted an amendment to the township’s noise nuisance ordinance that provides police with greater flexibility in dealing with noise complaints By: Lea Kahn Despite objections from some residents, Township Council has adopted an amendment to the township’s noise nuisance ordinance that provides police with greater flexibility in dealing with noise complaints. Mayor…
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Rockwell plans to build groundwater treatment facility
Company has been named "responsible party" by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) for releasing volatile organic compounds into the soil in Hopewell Borough area By Aleen Crispino Hopewell Borough Planning Board granted a historic certificate of appropriateness June 6 to Rockwell Automation of Milwaukee, Wis., owner of two vacant houses at 19…
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Letters to the Editor, June 14, 2007
Unanswered questions To the editor: I attended the Capital Health System (CHS) proposal for a hospital located on Scotch Road in Hopewell Township on June 4 with an open mind and left with some strong opinions regarding the project. I felt the need to convey these observations and feelings in the hopes that those…
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Letters (06.14.07)
LHS grad responds to school board member comments To the Editor: I am writing in response to a letter that appeared in the paper last week. Mr. John Gregg, one of the newest members of the school board, wrote to express his concerns for Lawrence High School and all of the schools in Lawrence…
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Barbara M. Debiec
Barbara M. Debiec, 53, of Ewing Township, died Friday at home after a lengthy illness. Born in Trenton, she was a lifelong area resident. She was a secretary for the NJ State Lottery Commission. She was a member of Incarnation Church in Ewing. Daughter of the late Alexander and Jean Giordano Debiec, she is survived…
