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HILLSBOROUGH: GSA purchase, economic action top 2009 accomplishments, says mayor
By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer The township’s Economic Action Plan and the acquisition of the General Services Administration Belle Mead Depot capped off a successful year for Mayor Frank DelCore, and he is hoping these projects continue to be explored in 2010. ”I want a continuation of these initiatives for the future,” he said. “We…
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MILLSTONE: Township’s first Habitat project about to raise the roof
By Sean Breslin, Special Writer MILLSTONE With construction moving forward on Habitat for Humanity’s first home here, the organization has turned its attention to finalizing its occupancy. James Wishbow, the project construction coordinator for Western Monmouth Habitat for Humanity, said Monday that a family has been accepted into the organization’s “sweat equity pool” after…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Township briefs
Zone’s height restrictions amended To accommodate buildings already built when zoning was changed on a 360-acre lot surrounded by Route 206, Raider Boulevard and the Montgomery Township border, the Township Committee unanimously approved an ordinance Dec. 22 to amend the township’s code and change the building height requirements in that light industrial district. According to…
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ROBBINSVILLE: Thousands of books, courtesy of one student
By Sean Ruppert, Special Writer ROBBINSVILLE A picture might be worth a thousand words, but more than 10,000 books were worth even more to many children and seniors this year thanks to the work of one Robbinsville High School junior. Billy Tharp, 17, of Stanwyck Court, is a dedicated reader. So when he decided…
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PLAINSBORO: Thomas tackles national title
Plainsboro resident Terence Thomas had nine tackles in Villanova’s recent 23-21 national championship win over Montana. Photo courtesy Villanova Athletics
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Author offers expressions for life’s ups and downs
As a youngster growing up in Sayreville, Reneé Gatz did not appreciate the power of the expressions her parents spoke. Reneé Gatz But as she grew up, she was amazed at how these expressions would come back to her to provide clarity, understanding or a laugh at just the right moment. Gatz, now an adult…
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The knitting factory
Clockwise from above: South Brunswick Cozy Crafters Knit and Crotchet Group members work on projects at the South Brunswick Library on Monday. Cindy Becker, of Dayton, gets started. Bobbi Binder, of Dayton, knits socks.
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Group’s target is ending homelessness in 10 years
Part of plan is to create 520 units of permanent affordable or supportive housing BY JENNIFER BOOTON Anewly established nonprofit organization is working collaboratively with Middlesex County to stop area homelessness before the year 2020. Coming Home of Middlesex County was created to implement the county’s 10-year plan to stop chronic and family homelessness in…
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Teacher honored for making magic
Linwood Middle School’s Kathy Dounelis receives Magic 98.3 FM award BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Kathy Dounelis of Linwood Middle School has been named a “Teacher Who Makes Magic” by Greater Media’s Magic 98.3 FM radio station. The computer application and computer technology teacher was nominated by her principal, Pete Clark, for…
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