Category: archives
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Plastics recycling committee gets more time for report
The panel will come to the City Council in January with its recommendations. By: Linda Seida LAMBERTVILLE The committee charged with investigating options for plastics recycling did not present its report to the City Council this week as planned because its members need more time to gather information. The committee will return to the…
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MHS boys’ soccer team looks to future
Shambach optimistic about 2007 By: John Beisser As the Manville High boys’ soccer team heads into the off-season, head coach Mike Shambach took a moment to reflect back on the efforts of his graduating seniors, while also stealing a sneak peak at next season when he will welcome back a nucleus of solid, experienced…
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Letters
Tax proposal not a solution To the editor: The state Legislature has been given a deadline by Gov. Jon Corzine to come up with a solution to the high tax problem in New Jersey. Now, after some months of committee hearings on the subject, the leadership has announced a partial solution. They propose a…
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MHS jayvee boys gained experience
Team sent players to varsity level By: John Beisser Every successful athletic program has a built-in feeder system where young players can develop without the glare and pressure inherent on the varsity level. This past season, the Manville High boys’ soccer program was fortunate to field a junior varsity team where young can players…
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Toward a more lasting peace
Roosevelt councilman has made global amity his calling By: Cara Latham ROOSEVELT Bob Silverstein has many heroes. Actually he has about 650 heroes, and the list is growing. From Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. to those who might be lesser known like Congressman Dennis Kucinich, he has drawn portraits of them all and…
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Next phase of Route 29 roadwork to begin
The next step will require more detours for motorists. By: Linda Seida LAMBERTVILLE The second phase of a four-part reconstruction project on Route 29 (Main Street) is scheduled to begin Tuesday if weather permits, said Director of Public Works Paul Cronce. Phase 2 of the New Jersey Department of Transportation’s road project will extend…
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Ideas sought for old school site in city
The Planning Board is asking residents to attend its Dec. 6 meeting to talk about what to do with the former Lambertville High School building and about 17 adjoining acres. By: Linda Seida LAMBERTVILLE The Planning Board is inviting members of the community to its Dec. 6 meeting to discuss possible future uses for…
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Zoners OK diner on Rt. 1
Variance approved for New Road diner By: Joseph Harvie The Zoning Board of Adjustment on Nov. 16 voted 6-1 to approved a use variance to allow a diner to be built near the intersection of Route 1 and New Road. Dimitrios Dimitrakis, of North Brunswick, will build the 6,000-square-foot diner on a 2.066-acre site on…
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Learning about district math
Initiative taken to help parents learn about curriculum By: Bill Greenwood The South Brunswick Parent Academy wants to help parents get the most out of the district’s new math curriculum. The organization will hold its third workshop, titled "Shining the Light on Mathematics," Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Crossroads North auditorium. Christine…
