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Vote no consolidation
Ken Fields, Princeton Borough We know we’re in the township when the sidewalk ends and the street-lights become few and far between. Curbs no longer mark the edge of the street. Disposal of brush, leaves, trash, old furniture and appliances become the homeowner’s problem. There are still septic tanks. Princeton Township is “an open, semi-wooded…
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POLICE BLOTTER
West Amwell Township police reported: — On Oct. 25, police investigated a car/deer accident on Route 179 near Queen Road. David Slagle, 33, of Bridgewater, was driving south when a deer entered the roadway and ran into the left front quarter panel of his vehicle. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was driven from the…
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MANVILLE: Elks basket auction benefits special needs kids
By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer The Manville-Hillsborough Elks Lodge 2119 will hold its sixth annual tricky tray basket auction Saturday, Nov.19, at the Elks Lodge on Brooks Boulevard. Proceeds from the event will benefit special children, youth activities and other lodge charities. Exalted Ruler and Chairperson Andrea Liptak said this year’s…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: County announces $72K in grant money for tasers
NEW BRUNSWICK — Middlesex County Prosecutor Bruce J. Kaplan announced Monday that as much as $72,500 will be made available for the purchase of as many as 29 conducted energy devices, commonly known as Tasers, one for each municipal police department and law enforcement agency in Middlesex County, according to a press release. The announcement…
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MANVILLE: Library Happenings, week of Nov. 3
Due to the cost of ink cartridges, the library Board of Trustees has raised the price of copies, effective Jan. 1. All black-and-white copies will be 25 cents per copy. Color will be 50 cents. November calendar: The library will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 8, for Election Day. It will also be…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Swimmers earn academic honor
Two Hillsborough teens are among seven Somerset Valley YMCA swimmers who have been named to USA Swimming’s Scholastic All- America team for 2011.The Hillsborough swimmers are David Chung, a sophomore at the high school, and Sean Johnson, a 2011 graduate of Hillsborough High. The team is made up of a select group of…
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MANVILLE: Senior Corner, week of Nov. 3
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 2012. Canned goods or…
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SUNSHINE LIST
Meetings HOPEWELL BOROUGH COUNCIL: Nov. 3, 7 p.m., Borough Hall. HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP FIRE COMMISSIONERS: Nov. 3, 10 and 17, 7 p.m., Municipal Building. PENNINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL: Nov. 7, 7 p.m., Borough Hall. HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE: Nov. 7 agenda meeting canceled. D&R CANAL COMMISSION: Nov. 9, 10 a.m., Prallsville Mills, Stockton. …
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