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Nominate Outstanding Women by Dec. 29
By Somerset County Board of Freeholders Do you know a Somerset County woman who has made extraordinary contributions to her career field or her community? The Somerset County Commission on the Status of Women is seeking nominations for its 2012 Outstanding Women in Somerset County awards program. "This is an opportunity for Somerset County, on…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Veterans Day observances start Sunday
Veterans Day will be observed in schools and at community events. This Sunday, Nov. 6, VFW Post 2290 and its Ladies Auxiliary will hold its annual memorial service. There will be an 8:30 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart Church in Manville and a memorial ritual at 10 a.m. at the post, 600 Washington Ave., Manville.…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Reddan, Martinez called great candidates
To the editor: The Hillsborough Democrats have two great candidates this year in Aldo Martinez and John Reddan. Both have lived in Hillsborough 25 years, both have been long-time observers of local, regional, and national politics, and both willingly jumped in early this year when asked to represent the Hillsborough Democrats in the race for…
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BORDENTOWN CITY: Halloween parade winners named
Winners of the Bordentown City Halloween Parade and decorating contest have been announced. They are: House Decorating Contest Winners: 1st 923 Route 206 (Carolyn & Harry Letts) 1st 164 Crosswicks Street (Cindy Lynch) 2nd 9 Heiser Avenue (Carolyn Martin) 3rd 228 Fourth Street (LaMont family) Honorable Mentions 50 E. Union Street (Sarah Delaney & Ginger…
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LAWRENCE: Council OKs two-year terms for mayor
By, Lea Kahn, Staff Writer With little comment, Township Council gave final approval to an ordinance that changes the practice of electing a mayor for a one-year term to electing the mayor for a two-year term at its meeting Tuesday night. The ordinance, which amends the Lawrence Township administrative code, was approved by a 4-1…
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BORDENTOWN CITY: 180th anniversary bash set for steam engine
Bordentown Heritage plans two-day event By Birgitta Wolfe, Managing Editor BORDENTOWN CITY Some look at downtown Bordentown and see the local delivery vans making their stops, drivers looking for parking spots, pedestrians glued to their cell phones modern life alive and well in small-town America. But then there’s Michael Skelly. ”When I walk…
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LAWRENCE: Simone plans outpatient clinic at office park
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Undeterred by the Zoning Board of Adjustment’s denial of a use variance for a residential drug and alcohol detoxification center earlier this year, developer John Simone is forging ahead with plans to put in an outpatient substance abuse clinic at the office park on Federal City Road. Mr. Simone has…
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BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: CAMPAIGN CORNER – REBUTTAL
Setting matters straight Jim Cann, candidate, Bordentown Township Committee I would like to respond to Bill Morelli’s distortions of my positions on several important issues facing Bordentown Township because our voters want, and deserve to have, accurate information about the candidates and issues when they enter the voting booth. The dispatchers: Bordentown Township was the…
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MANVILLE: Low turnout adds clout to your ballot
Look to the person at your left. Then look to the person to your right. Chances are, only one of the three of you will make the effort to vote in Tuesday’s elections. And that’s a shame. For months, the USA has been applauding and encouraging the Arab Spring uprisings, in…
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