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Letters for Nov. 9, 2006
By: Disapproving gays is not ‘homophobic’ To the editor: I have wanted to write on some interesting phenomena occurring recently in our public schools for some time now, but as most parents, haven’t had the time. But after reading the recent HHS newspaper "The Voice," I have been prompted to let another voice be…
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Judge stands firm on zoning ruling
Springfield can re-introduce ordinances with proper notification By: Cara Latham SPRINGFIELD State Superior Court Judge John A. Sweeney on Friday refused to reverse his Sept. 13 ruling that overturned the township’s 10-acre zoning ordinances. Judge Sweeney had ruled that the ordinances, which had been adopted in March, were invalid because insufficient notice had been…
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Manville prepares for first state playoff game
Mustangs travel to South River By: Rudy Brandl Things could have been so much easier. The Manville High football team held destiny in its own hands last Friday night at North Warren. A victory would have given the Mustangs 10 power points and propelled them all the way up to a tie for fourth place…
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Northside bar cited
Owners to appear before Borough Council after intoxicated customer served alcohol By:Donna Lukiw The Northside Lounge, a bar on Brooks Boulevard, was charged with two Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) violations Oct. 30 because of one incident that occurred on Sept. 23. "It stemmed from an open container arrest," Detective Lt. John Crater said. Police said…
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EDITORIAL: Bureaucracy no answer for high tax bills
New legislation takes away control, not taxes Leave it to the state to streamline government by creating a new level of bureaucracy. At least that’s what the Joint Committee on Consolidation and Shared Services is proposing. The committee is one of four empowered by state Senate President Richard Codey and Assembly Speaker Joseph Roberts after…
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Maurice Shostack
Maurice Shostack, 94, of Kendall Park, died Friday, Nov. 3, at home. Born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., he resided in Kendall Park since 1957. Mr. Shostack worked for dress-manufacturing companies in the Garment District in New York City as a sales manufacturer. He was a World War II Army veteran, a member of Jewish…
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Lack of parking vexes borough merchants
By: Purvi Desai ALLENTOWN Limited parking in the small downtown business area on Main Street is costing owners some of their customers and much aggravation. Denise Fornczek, part-time manager for Weaves, a linens, rugs and accessories shop on South Main Street, said she had a few customers complain during the summer about the lack…
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District stumps for $9.8M bond
The Lawrence school district is taking their case for voter approval of a $9.8 million bond referendum on the road. By: Lea Kahn Lawrence School District officials are taking their case for a $9.8 million bond referendum on the road. The bond, which would pay for new roofs, new windows and new floors, is being…
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PK puts Hopewell behind
BOYS SOCCER By: Tim Falls A Princeton penalty kick forced the Hopewell Valley Central High School boys varsity soccer team to change its plans. Princeton broke a scoreless tie as Javier Ramirez scored on a penalty kick in the second half of a NJSIAA Central Jersey Group III Sectional quarterfinal game. That goal threw the…
