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WEST AMWELL: Tomenchok heads planners
The West Amwell Township Planning Board held it annual reorganization meeting on Jan. 17. Taking the oath of office were Lonnie Baldino (zoning official), George Fisher (mayor), Nella Hamtil, Ted Hills, Zach Rich (deputy mayor), Rob Tomenchok, Chester Urbanski, and Joan Van der Veen (environmental liaison). Rob Tomenchok was elected chairman; Chester Urbanski was elected…
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COLUMBUS: Greyhound swimmers are doubling their success
By Justin Feil, The Packet Group The Northern Burlington County High School swim team has been better at everything this year, even fundraising. The Greyhounds held their second annual USA Swimming sponsored swim-a-thon last weekend with part of the proceeds going to fund the school program and another part to the Burlington County Special Services,…
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FLORENCE: Florence girls hoops moving forward
By Justin Feil, The Packet Group Heather Horner has been frustrated at times, but like her Florence Township Memorial High girls teammates, she’s not giving up. If anything, the Flashes junior forward is approaching the second half of the regular season with greater determination to turn things around after a rocky start. ”We want to…
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CRANBURY: Township to build $600,000 barn for Public Works gear
David Kilby, Managing Editor CRANBURY — The township soon will begin construction of a Public Works Department equipment storage pole barn, but the cost of the barn will be $150,000 more than anticipated. The 9,500-square-foot barn will be built at the Public Works yard off Dey Road. Construction of the barn will begin in the…
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PLUMSTED: Warriors bowlers set for tourneys
By Justin Feil, The Packet Group The New Egypt bowling teams still have some big championship events ahead as they look to build on strong regular seasons. The Warrior boys and girls teams will both finish second in the Freedom Division races in Burlington County. They bowl against Maple Shade today. ”The boys had an…
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PRINCETON: Teachers to vote on contract next week
By Charley Falkenburg, Staff Writer Princeton Regional Education Association (PREA) President Joanne Ryan says a ratification vote on a proposed contract by the teachers is anticipated to take place at the end of next week. If the PREA votes in favor of the contract, Superintendent of Princeton Regional Schools Judy Wilson said the Board of…
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HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Event at Har Sinai focuses on interfaith marriages
By Lea Kahn, The Packet Group If art reflects life, then the progression of films from the 1920’s era version of “The Jazz Singer” to more recent films such as “Keeping the Faith” and “The Fokkers” reflects the growing acceptance of interfaith marriages between Jews and Christians. Snippets from films ranging from “The Jazz Singer,”…
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CRANBURY: Cranbury School shows appreciation for its board
David Kilby, Managing Editor CRANBURY January is Board of Education appreciation month, and the faculty and staff of Cranbury School showed formal appreciation for the volunteers at the board meeting Tuesday. ”These are elected officials who dedicate a lot of time, energy and commitment to the betterment of our schools in our state and…
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ROBBINSVILLE: Margotta makes his shot
Ravens’ senior stepping into bigger role By Bob Nuse, The Packet Group Tyler Margotta knew eventually his time would come to play a major role on the Robbinsville High boys basketball team. ”I have been on the team since sophomore year, but this is my first year getting a lot of time,” said Margotta, a…
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