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ROBBINSVILLE: Township donates car to Sea Bright
by James McEvoy, Managing Editor ROBBINSVILLE — Township officials took the next step toward fulfilling a promise made they made to Sea Bright when they adopted the Jersey Shore community in January. The Township Council unanimously approved the donation of a used police car to community ravaged by Superstorm Sandy at the April 25 meeting.…
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MANSFIELD: Committee approves $7.2 million budget
Township historian, NBC athletes recognized By Amy Batista, Special Writer ‘Volunteers are increasingly recognized as an important partner with government in providing services to citizens.’ -Mansfield proclamation MANSFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Township Committee adopted its 2013 municipal budget at $7.2 million — which calls for a 2-cent increase in the municipal tax rate — during its committee meeting…
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PLUMSTED: Youth group leads cleanup
Nearly 80 volunteers participated in the Plumsted Youth for Nature and the Environment (PYNE) local cleanup effort, collecting 86 bags of trash April 21. PYNE meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of every month at the Welcome Center on Main Street in Plumsted Township. Courtesy photo.
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MANVILLE: Basketball Wizards to display athleticism, comedy on Saturday
Roosevelt School youngsters mugged it up with Harlem Wizards player Eric “Broadway” Jones, who visited the Roosevelt School during lunch and recess on Tuesday to promote Saturday night’s benefit basketball game at Manville High School. The kids in the photo, from left, are Brianna Rivera, Jake Sanders, Olivia Swierszcz and Christopher Wagner. (Photo courtesy of…
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CHESTERFIELD CHATTER: Week of May 2
By Nancy Mrzljak, Guest Columnist The next Chesterfield Township Committee meeting will be held 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at the Chesterfield Township Municipal Building, 300 Bordentown-Chesterfield Road. Another committee meeting will be held May 23. For information, call 609-298-2311 or visit www.chesterfieldtwp.com. The Union Fire Company No. 1 Pancake Breakfast will be held from…
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Ag-gag laws stifle press freedom
To the editor: “Despicable, unconstitutional, ridiculous, immature, idiotic, and mendacious.” And that’s just how Tennessee newspapers characterized the state’s “Ag-Gag” bill now awaiting governor’s signature. ”Ag-Gag” bills criminalize whistleblowing that exposes animal abuses, unsafe working conditions, and environmental problems on factory farms. Instead of encouraging whistleblowing and preventing these violations, Ag-Gag laws ensure that…
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MANVILLE: Youngsters test all their baseball skills
Some of Saturday’s winners in the Pitch, Hit and Run competition sponsored by Manville Recreation were, from left, Kyle Kolans, Hillsborough; Nick Bentz, Manville; Tyler Canica, Manville; Donald Hujber, Manville; Gavin Calvo, Manville, and Hannah Janes, Manville. (Photo courtesy of Dennis Petti)
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ALLENTOWN: Author inspires readers’ passion
Freshman Nicholas SanNicola, one of the Enthusiastic Readers, was recognized and received an autographed copy of “Pick-Up Game” by author Marc Aronson at the awards ceremony. Photo by Amy Batista.
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CHESTERFIELD CHATTER: Week of May 2
Chesterfield residents Bill Curry waves with his wife, Nancy Curry, riding by his side at last year’s Tour de Force to raise funds for families of fallen officers. For more information on how to support the 2013 race, visit www.tourdeforceny.com. (Courtesy photo)
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