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CAPITOL NEWS AND COMMENT: March 7
The following items are taken from reports issued by legislators and other items of political concern. Lunsford Act The Assembly Judiciary Committee has advanced legislation, A892, titled the Jessica Lunsford Act, which is cosponsored by 9th District representatives Sen. Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove. The act, which is…
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HAMILTON: Play offers new heights at Nottingham High School
Gabrielle Fernandez, 17, sings during her portrayal of Nina Rosario at the performance of “In the Heights” at Notthingham High School March 4. Amy Batista photo.
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SPRINGFIELD HAPPENINGS: March 6
by Packet Media Group Springfield Township is seeking volunteers for several emergency medical services and Fire Department openings. Those interested in joining the township’s team of emergency volunteers should contact Patricia Clayton, township clerk, at 609-723-4848. The Springfield Township School District is seeking incoming kindergarten students for its all day kindergarten for the 2014-15 school…
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ROBBINSVILLE: Council approves new cable deal
New pact comes two months after Mayor David Fried’s veto by James McEvoy, Managing Editor ROBBINSVILLE — For the second time in recent months, a 10-year cable franchise ordinance awaits Mayor David Fried’s signature. The Township Council adopted an ordinance granting municipal consent for the operation of a cable television system to Cablevision Systems Corporation/Cablevision…
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MANVILLE: Woman says she lost $6,000 wedding ring
Police blotter, week of Feb. 24-29 A Bridgewater woman came to headquarters at 9 a.m. Feb. 24 and said she had lost her one-carat diamond wedding ring, valued at $6,000, possibly at Walmart or Quick Chek in Manville or ShopRite in Hillsborough. She checked with all locations with no success. — Odors of natural…
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POLICE BLOTTER: March 6
Florence Police charged Frederick J. Merlino, 22, of Florence, for driving while intoxicated on Feb. 24. According to police, the arrest was made during a motor vehicle stop for a violation on Old York Road. Mr. Merlino was also charged with reckless driving, failure to maintain a lane, disregard of a traffic signal, speeding and…
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BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Street work approved
Officials estimate that the road projects will cost $2.03 million, of which $1.46 million will be bonded for that purpose. According to a copy of the ordinance, grant monies fund $496,381 of the road improvements. BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — Township officials paved the way for improvements to 12 roads through a bond ordinance adopted Feb. 24.…
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ROBBINSVILLE: Fosam nearly medals at MOC
Andin Fosam couldn’t have come any closer to earning a medal at the Meet of Champions on Saturday at the Bennett Center in Toms River. The Robbinsville High School senior threw shot put 39-feet-10¼ to finish seventh. The top six finishers in each event earn medals, and Fosam was less than two inches away from…
