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Editorial was off base
Tom Griffo, Flemming Drive The editorial in the Oct. 1st Hillsborough Beacon entitled “Marriage ‘defenders’ are off base” is, well, way off base. Especially “off base” is the editorial writer’s assertion that defenders of traditional marriage are expressing “anti-gay sentiments.” While there is no denying that discrimination against gays exists just as it exists…
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Community calendar for Oct. 8
Tell us about you. If your local nonprofit organization plans a special event and you would like to have the information published in The Manville News, send a note to Manville News Calendar, P.O. Box 350, Princeton, NJ 08542. All items should be typed and must be mailed, faxed (609-924-3842) or e-mailed to: [email protected] before…
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Noted Geneticist to Discuss Challenges Facing Women in Science Oct. 27 at MCCC
By Wendy Humphrey West Windsor, NJ — Noted geneticist Dr. Joan W. Bennett, professor of plant biology and pathology and associate vice president at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, will address the history and challenges that still persist for women in science in a lecture entitled, "Don’t Take This Wrong, But You Are Really Good for…
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PRINCETON: PTS student housing plan moves to planning board
By Kristine Snodgrass, Staff Writer WEST WINDSOR — Plans by the Princeton Theological Seminary to replace aging student housing on land off Canal Pointe Boulevard advanced this week, amid concerns over the environmental impact of the project. Members of the Site Plan Review Advisory Board made the recommendation Monday night to move the application to…
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PENNINGTON: Auditor: Finances OK
John Tredrea, Staff Writer Pennington Borough’s finances continue to be in excellent shape, borough auditor Robert Morrison said at Monday night’s Borough Council meeting. Mr. Morrison’s 2008 audit of the borough contained no recommendations for any kind of remedial action. It was the same in his 2007 audit of the borough. The council also agreed…
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MANVILLE: MEF fundraising plans all in one basket (sale)
By Mary Ellen, Special Writer The Manville Education Foundation’s annual Reach for the Stars basket auction is a few weeks away, but the group has been very busy gathering donations, making baskets and preparing. The Nov. 13 event will be the biggest fundraiser for the Manville Education Foundation, with proceeds from the event supporting the…
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Thanks long overdue to all
Tom Ogren of Pennington While helping to maintain the Pennington Loop Trail this past summer (just north of the borough), several hikers asked me who built the bridge crossing a deep gully on the trail (and a boardwalk over a wet area). Since many others who use the trail might have the same question,…
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MILLSTONE: Schools turn to fact-finding
By Vic Monaco, Managing Editor MILLSTONE Following an unsuccessful attempt at mediation, the school district and its teachers recently turned to a nonbinding fact-finder in an effort to break its contract impasse. ”Our fact-finder said he thinks it can be settled and we are optimistic it can be,” said Irene Pearson, negotiations chairwoman for…
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