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Kinst vows to bring independence to school board
Thomas Kinst, New Center Road As we enter this election cycle for the Hillsborough Board of Education, it is important for the voters of Hillsborough to know who the candidates are and what they stand for, so that they can make the best informed choice. The voters of Hillsborough will find independent leadership, curriculum excellence…
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MANVILLE: Borough takes control of tainted lot; considers options
By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer The borough is finally ready to collect some money as Council President Sue Asher announced Monday that the final judgment was granted about two weeks ago on the contaminated property on the corner of Kyle and South Main streets, and the borough will be taking ownership of it. ”We are…
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PENNINGTON: Council may grant first liquor license
Pennington has been a dry town since the mid-1800s, according to Councilman E. Weed Tucker By John Tredrea, Staff Writer Pennington Borough Council is considering issuing a liquor license in town. To get public input on the issue, the council is planning to schedule a special meeting sometime in May. There are no liquor licenses…
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LAWRENCE: Tarrant reflects on 15-win season
By Bob Nuse, The Packet Group It wasn’t the ending that Pat Tarrant had hoped for, but the journey to get there was a pretty good one. The Lawrence High boys basketball team was eliminated from the Central Jersey Group III tournament with a 75-61 loss to Neptune in its tournament opener last Thursday. Considering…
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PRINCETON: $12,000 of U.S. justice grant may reach boro
By Lauren Otis, Staff Writer Nearly $48 million in federal justice assistance grants has been allocated to New Jersey and Princeton Borough’s piece is $12,162. The grants are made by the U.S. Department of Justice for use in law enforcement, prosecution, court programs, prevention and education programs, corrections, drug treatment and enforcement, technology improvement, and…
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MONROE: Students charged with possession of cocaine
By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer MONROE — Two Monroe Township High School students were arrested and charged with possession of cocaine Feb. 23, after a faculty member allegedly caught the two red-handed on school grounds. The arrest took place after police responded to a call that a teacher had found a white powdery substance on…
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MANVILLE: Police blotter
A North Eighth Avenue resident reported someone left a garbage-filled shopping cart and a television on his property at 11:05 a.m. March 8. Wal-Mart store security employees reported a shoplifting attempt at the North Main Street store at 9:14 p.m. March 2 after a female customer attempted to leave the store without paying for six…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Police seek slice of stimulus pie
By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer The federal economic stimulus bill may help several township police efforts, if a grant request for more than $11,000 is accepted. Committeeman Anthony Ferrera announced Tuesday that the Hillsborough Township Police Department is on track to receive $11,077 through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which was signed…
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LAWRENCE: LHS wrestling has solid future
By Rudy Brandl, The Packet Group Tommy O’Rourke’s post-season performance epitomized the rebuilding spirit of this year’s Lawrence High wrestling team and why head coach Chris Lynne is so pumped about the future. The LHS sophomore came within one victory of punching his ticket to the NJSIAA Championships in Atlantic City. O’Rourke, who won the…
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