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WEST AMWELL: Fisher is township leader for this year
By John Tredrea, Special Writer WEST AMWELL — George Fisher was elected mayor of West Amwell Township for 2012 at the Township Committee’s annual reorganization meeting Monday. Mayor Fisher (a Republican) won a seat on the Township Committee in the November 2009 election. He defeated Democrat Ron Shapella in that election. In January 2010, he…
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MONROE: Fire district study nearing completion
David Kilby, Managing Editor MONROE — The Monroe Township Fire Study Advisory Committee released a report on its progress after its most recent meeting Dec. 19. According to the report, the committee has been studying a plethora of facts and data and plans to begin reviewing its consolidation options next month. The township is exploring…
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Ode to great daughters
John Murphy Hopewell Township I am fond of saying that my wife made me a father, but my daughter made me a man. A daughter renews her dad’s compassion and inspiration for all this world has to offer. And great daughters produce great men. Having known Paul Pogorzelski over the past decade, I can…
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ROBBINSVILLE: Bahgat, Ravens making history
By Justin Feil, The Packet Group When Ahmed Bahgat joined the Robbinsville High School swim program four years ago, he never expected to be a part of history. The senior sprinter captured two events to help the Raven boys to their first win since splitting from the girls. Bahgat won the 50 and 100 freestyle…
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Committee begins Preserve Gala planning
Among those planning the Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve’s Spring Garden Gala are (from left) committee members: (front) Karen Moffat, Francine Verweil, Naudain Sellers, Bill MacDowell, Jean Falconi and Jacqui Griffith; (back) Stephanie Lovenguth, Betsy Falconi, Michael Glenn, Dee Dee Bowman, Pam Newitt, Sue Eveland, Linda Gray, Ruth McMonigle and Preserve Executive Director Miles Arnott. “Wild…
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Kindergarten registration begins Monday
Kindergarten registration for the 2012-13 school year will begin on Jan. 9 and end on March 30, for parents of children anticipating entering kindergarten in the Hopewell Valley Regional School district next fall. (Children must be five years old on or before Oct. 1, 2012 as per board policy #5112). Registration forms are available online…
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MANVILLE: Senior Corner, week of Jan. 5
The Manville Senior Citizens meet at 12:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the VFW on Washington Avenue. The club, which is comprised of people who are residents of Manville, age 60 or older, and age 55 if disabled, will not be accepting new members until January. Canned goods or non-perishable food items…
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JAMESBURG: Council divided as borough braces for change
David Kilby, Managing Editor JAMESBURG — This year will see some changes in the borough, and this was indicated clearly at the council’s reorganization meeting Wednesday. Council members Brian Taylor and Daria Ludas were sworn in along with Mayor Marlene Lowande. Ms. Ludas was chosen unanimously as council president. Mayor Lowande gave plaques of appreciation…
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