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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Squad feeling crunch for volunteers, donations
By Mary Brienza, Staff Writer The Kendall Park First Aid and Rescue Squad is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and needs the ongoing support of the community, President William Kennedy said Tuesday. The squad, which serves both South Brunswick and Franklin townships, continues to need donations of money and time from local residents to…
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Who can answer: Why is New Jersey broke?
Howard Silbersher, Princeton My wife and I moved to Princeton township in 2005. We lived for more than 30 years in Yardley, Pa. We had a very nice house, and our taxes, were very reasonable, and much lower than the taxes we pay in Princeton. We always liked Princeton, and we knew that living in…
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PET TALK: ‘Sarge’: A hero and inspiration to all
By Dr. Daniel Eubanks This past week Lambertville said goodbye to one of its true heroes. ”Sarge,” a black Labrador Retriever owned by Spring and Pat Pittore, passed away. I have written several articles about this particular dog and if you are a loyal reader of my column (and my ego wants me to believe…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Deputy Court Administrator approved
By Evan Grossman, Staff Writer HIGHTSTOWN — A lame duck, he certainly is not. Mayor Bob Patten, who has two more Borough Council meetings left in his term before he is succeeded by Mayor-elect Steve Kirson, was an active part of Monday’s meeting. Mayor Patten jousted with Councilwoman Isabel McGinty throughout the night, and even…
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ROBBINSVILLE: Council, mayor clash over hiring, party bill
By Joanne Degnan, Staff Writer ROBBINSVILLE The Township Council and Mayor Dave Fried clashed last week over the council’s hiring of a part-time clerk typist for the municipal clerk’s office and the reimbursement of $357 to the mayor for an employee party. At last week’s council meeting, Mayor Fried criticized the governing body for…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Mayor attending League forum
By Charles W. Kim, Mananging Editor Mayor Frank Gambatese is hoping to learn something during this year’s League of Municipalities Convention in Atlantic City that will help the township structure a budget in what many fear will be a difficult year. ”I am going to acquire knowledge,” Mr. Gambatese said Tuesday as he prepared to…
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Bears fall to Mustangs in state playoff opener
BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent East Brunswick High School football coach Marcus Borden wasn’t at a loss for words when it came to explaining why his team let a 7-0 lead evaporate into a 35- 7 loss to Brick Memorial on Friday night. He had plenty to say about the major reason for the defeat in…
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Monroe’s Khari Bowen competes in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Cross Country Championships held Nov. 6 at Thompson Park in Jamesburg. Bowen finished fourth in the Group IV race running the 5,000-meter course in 16:15 and extending his season to the Nov. 13 Group State Championship meet at Holmdel Park. ERIC SUCAR staff
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The Central Jersey Hawks girls U13 basketball squad seeks to complete its spring 2011 roster by adding one tall, talented eighth-grader to play center/power forward. For more information, email [email protected]. Ebony Jennings, a member of the Monroe Township High School girls basketball team, recently signed a letter of intent to attend Wagner College, located in…
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