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Expansion is envisioned for therapeutic horse farm
By: Jessica Loughery ALLENTOWN Executive Director Dennis Kahn knows that the service provided by Riding High Farm simply would not be possible without the assistance and support of the people in the surrounding communities. The farm currently provides horse riding lessons for special needs children and adults. Mr. Kahn and the members of the…
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Ten years later, still the best MHS softball team
Herrera led Manville to county, sectional finals in 1997 By: Rudy Brandl Can you believe it’s been 10 years? Exactly one decade ago, the Manville High softball team played for the Somerset County and Central Jersey Group 1 championships. Although the MHS girls lost two heartbreaking games to their arch rivals from Bound Brook in…
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Pennington budget OK’d
Increase will bring the tax rate to 40 cents per $100 of assessed property value By John Tredrea A 2007 Pennington Borough budget that will bring a municipal tax rate increase of 5 cents was adopted 5-0 by the Pennington Council on Monday night. The increase will bring the tax rate to 40 cents per…
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It’s official: 45 acres preserved
The Loveless and Hvasta tracts officially open space following property closings By: Lea Kahn Lawrence Township has now officially added two parcels, totaling 45 acres, to its list of preserved properties following real estate closings on properties owned by Nicholas Loveless and Annie Hvasta. The township paid $3.4 million for the 43-acre Loveless tract and…
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Route 206 ‘boulevard’ comments sought
At a presentation by NJDOT on Wednesday, residents can view the new design and gather information. By: Audrey Levine Hillsborough residents are encouraged to attend a public presentation by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), during which representatives will present revised and shortened plans for the Route 206 bypass. Click here to…
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Letters to the Editor, June 7, 2007
Crowells get thank-you To the editor: I moved to Hopewell in 1987 because I loved how peaceful and beautiful it was. Obviously, there have been a lot of changes in those 20 years. Two of them stick out for how greatly they improved the quality of life here in town. First came Hopewell Park…
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Vijay Mahajan
HILLSBOROUGH Vijay Mahajan died June 1. He was 60. He was a resident of Hillsborough. Mr. Mahajan worked as a research chemist at National Starch in Bridgewater. He is survived by his wife, Manju Mahajan; three daughters, Ritika, Rohini and Raakhee Mahajan M.D; two brothers; and one sister. Graveside services were held June 4…
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Artwork sought for contest
Second annual South Brunswick Social Services Advisory Board Art Contest needs submissions before June 15 deadline By: Paul Koepp The June 15 deadline is fast approaching to enter the second annual South Brunswick Social Services Advisory Board Art Contest, and submissions are still needed. "So far, there has not been a big turnout this year,"…
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Diamond dreams
Athlete stands out at Special Olympics By: Kyle Moylan Thunderstorms may have canceled all of the softball competition at the N.J. Summer Games last year, but Derrick Spicer didn’t allow that to ruin his Special Olympics experience. Mr. Spicer, a Robbinsville resident, put on a basketball uniform and represented the state of New Jersey at…
