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Vote for Manville’s ‘true Republican’
Richard M. Onderko, Manville Interesting politics in Manville these days as a primary election date approaches in early June. Some residents speak of “trust” and “special self-interests,” yet it was this very topic that may have removed some from the Borough Council. So, can anyone trust what they have to say? Probably not. Some residents…
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Shad Fest successful
Ellen Pineno, Shad Fest coordinator, Lambertville Area Chamber of Commerce The 29th annual Shad Fest was held on April 24 and 25. Saturday was a true inauguration of spring with beautiful weather and crowds of happy festival goers. Sunday was cool and cloudy, but lots of people still came out! Over the weekend an…
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Asher has town’s best interests at heart
Susan Asher, Manville I would like to take a moment and reflect on some issues Kathye Quick made reference to in the Manville News, May 13th. On Jan. 17, 2006, I had my first Finance Committee meeting. Members in attendance: Ms. Quick, Robert Petrone and myself. I believe this was the first time each department…
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MONTGOMERY: Township Committee deadlocks on school cuts
By Kristine Snodgrass, Staff Writer MONTGOMERY — With the Township Committee unable to come to an agreement on a revised tax levy, the failed 2010-11 school budget has landed in the hands of the Somerset executive county superintendent of schools. Tuesday night’s vote was split 2-2 on adopting the recommendations of a budget review subcommittee…
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JAMESBURG: Developer eyes removal of project’s age rules
By Maria Prato, Staff Writer JAMESBURG Owners of a proposed age-restricted development on Lake Street are seeking permission to remove the age requirement. The borough Land Use Board approved the 45-unit 21 one-bedroom and 24 two-bedroom project in 2005. However, Angela & Nicole Properties returned to the Land Use Board last week…
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Friday summer fireworks begin May 28
The Greater New Hope and Lambertville chambers of commerce will present Friday Night Fireworks, a spectacle of lights over the Delaware River. Every Friday night at 9:30 p.m., for 15 weeks, starting May 28 and ending Sept. 3, a 10-minute firework show conducted by Garden State Fireworks will illuminate the sky for the summer season.…
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sports shorts
The East Brunswick Spirit, East Brunswick Soccer Club’s premier U13 girls soccer team, seeks two or three players for next fall and spring seasons. Players must be born between Aug 1, 1996, and July 31, 1997. The team is trained by Rutgers University’s Alicia Hall, plays in Jags premier and will attend seven top tournaments…
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Saturday night lights shine bright in Milltown
After a one-year hiatus, high school varsity baseball was back under the lights at historic Michelin Field in Milltown Saturday night. The brainchild of coach Glenn Fredricks, the game has become a popular event for a town that does not have its own high school. Milltown’s high-school-age students attend Spotswood High School, whose varsity baseball…
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Monroe girls lacrosse team experiencing early success
BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Monroe Township High School’s girls lacrosse team is now competing on the big stage. With an impressive 16-4 victory over Roxbury Saturday in the first round of the North Jersey Group III sectional, the fourth-seeded Falcons were to host fifth-seeded West Windsor Plainsboro South Tuesday, weather permitting. If Monroe gets past…
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