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MANVILLE: Donation bins coming under council scrutiny
By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer In an effort to comply with a state move to monitor charitable clothing bins in municipalities, Borough Attorney Francis Linnus offered a draft of an ordinance last week that, if introduced and approved at later dates, will allow the borough to regulate the collection bins. According to Mr. Linnus, in…
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JAMESBURG: Bringing back the night life
By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer JAMESBURG — Jamesburg may get a little taste of nightlife thanks to one resident’s efforts. Lisco’s Country Café will be hosting Open Mic Nights the second Thursday of each month at its 49 E. Railroad Ave. location. Adding a haven for performers was the brainchild of John Lisco III, a…
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Board leadership has been irresponsible
Thomas Kinst, New Center Road At the Feb. 23 Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Edward Forsthoffer began the dialogue regarding this year’s district budget. I commend the superintendent in starting this process this early. However, like many residents, I was surprised by the message given. It is disappointing that our administration is talking about massive…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Community calendar
Tell us about you. If your local nonprofit organization plans a special event and you would like to have the information published in the Hillsborough Beacon, drop a note to Hillsborough Beacon Calendar, P.O. Box 350, Princeton, NJ 08542. All items should be typed and must be mailed, faxed (609-924-3244) or e-mailed to [email protected] before…
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DiDonato wins region championship
Bossie also earns spot in states By: Kyle Moylan Sports Editor Winning titles and making school history can be very addictive. Just ask Robbinsville High’s Brandon DiDonato. On Feb. 21, DiDonato’s win in the title match at 285 pounds also secured Robbinsville High its first District 25 Tournament team title. This past…
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MONTGOMERY: Skillman farms escapee is indicted
By Kristine Snodgrass, Staff Writer MONTGOMERY — The inmate who escaped from a minimum security work detail at Skillman Dairy Farm in January has been indicted on escape, burglary and theft charges in connection with the incident, according to the Somerset County prosecutor’s office. Marc Harris, 22, is accused of stealing a pair of work…
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PRINCETON: Rep. Holt re-files battlefield, anthrax bills
By Lauren Otis, Staff Writer U.S. Rep. Rush Holt has reintroduced legislation to establish a commission to investigate the 2001 anthrax attacks as well as a bill that would preserve Revolutionary War and War of 1812 battlefields. Many significant Revolutionary War and War of 1812 sites are in danger of being destroyed, including sites in…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Solid showing for rest of Vikes
By Rich Fisher, Sports Editor FLEMINGTON — Although Brendan Vercammen was the lone South Brunswick High wrestler to make it through the regions, head coach Joe Dougherty was pleased with how the majority of the Vikings’ qualifiers handled themselves at Hunterdon Central last week. After a District 20 tournament at which Dougherty felt his team…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Two indicted in murder case
by Davy James, Staff Writer A Kendall Park resident and the man he is alleged to have hired to kill his business partner were indicted on murder charges on Feb. 27. Raymond Troxell, 49, of Christopher Avenue, and Frank Marsh, 44, of Lower Macungie, Pa., are accused in the Dec. 18 killing of Vincent Russo,…
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