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Nominee tapped for wrong reasons
Megan Griffo, Flemming Drive Last week’s letter to the editor about the Supreme Court nomination of Sonia Sotomayor was 100 percent correct in one respect: President Barack Obama’s Hispanic nominee is “almost guaranteed” the nomination but for all the wrong reasons. I cannot see how anyone would be comfortable with the idea that Judge…
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Congressman offers help for Washington, D.C. visitors
U.S. Rep. Leonard Lance, R-7th It’s summertime. And while many New Jersey families will be heading for the Jersey Shore, some of you may be thinking about taking a trip to our nation’s Capitol for a historical and educational adventure. If you are planning a trip to Washington this summer or anytime throughout the year,…
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Post 148 off to 2-2 start
By: Kyle Moylan Sports Editor While the offense has to be a concern for Hightstown, the slow start with the bats hasn’t exactly taken Post 148 out of the American Legion race yet. Despite only scoring more than two runs once in its first four games, Hightstown took a 2-2 record into its…
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LAWRENCE: Future is bright for Cards’ track
Growing numbers aid girls By Rudy Brandl, The Packet Group You can’t blame Lawrence High girls track head coach Tim Collins for feeling optimistic about the future of his program. Once the numbers catch up to the potential and enthusiasm this year’s group showed, the LHS girls could become a contender. The Lawrence boys recently…
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HILLSBOROUGH: School board debates purchasing policies
By Eileen Oldfield, Staff Writer The Board of Education’s Policy Committee Monday night agreed to use input from the board to discuss two purchasing polices, and determine whether the policies need revisions, after several board members said the existing policies were not specific enough. The policies, numbers 175 and 177, include rules for reviews of…
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PRINCETON: Symphony plucks conductor from Philly
By Michael Redmond, Lifestyle Editor PRINCETON— Rossen Milanov, associate conductor of The Philadelphia Orchestra and artistic director of The Philadelphia Orchestra at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, was named as the Princeton Symphony Orchestra’s third music director during a press conference Tuesday at The Nassau Club in Princeton. The news, which coincided…
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Stormwater runoff threatens Princeton Ridge
Mervin Holland and Suzanne Nash of Princeton As citizens living downstream from Bunn Drive, we are writing to express concern regarding Robert Hillier’s plans for the control of storm water runoff for the proposed development of 140+ age-restricted units on the Ridge. It is our understanding that Mr. Hillier intends, with the township’s approval,…
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HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Police pacts are ratified
4 percent pay raises for ‘09 By John Tredrea, Staff Writer On Monday, the Hopewell Township Committee reached contractual agreement with the township’s two police bargaining units. One of the unions comprises the township’s 24 rank and file patrol officers. The other includes the township’s four police sergeants. ”These agreements’ terms were ultimately decided by…
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Alzheimer’s support group sets meeting
The Alzheimer’s Disease Support Network of Middlesex County will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. June 11 at the Piscataway Senior Center, Hoes Lane. For more information, call Mildred Potenza at 732-235-8400.
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