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’Same sex’ marriage is an oxymoron
John Tardy, Hillsborough You can’t change an oxymoron to the truth by legislation or judicial rulings. And the phrase “same-sex marriage” is an oxymoron if ever there was one. Marriage for millennia meant the union of a male and a female human with the intent to create and raise a family, i.e., have children of…
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EDITORIAL: Towns making tough decisions
The economy has been hitting everyone hard these days, forcing some to take on second jobs and others onto the unemployment compensation rolls. Still others have tried to stop spending on anything but essential items. So far, the damage has been limited to the private sector, with layoffs coming at an alarming rate and pay…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Owners pull Red Wagon back into business
By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer It was not a very merry Christmas this year when Shannon Garrity and Nadine Murtha, owners of Red Wagon Gourmet on South Branch Road, received news no shop owner ever wants to hear the place was flooded. ”We were in shock and disbelief,” Ms. Garrity said of the call…
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Taking Notes
William Roufberg relishes his role in the classroom By Kristin Boyd GO ahead, call William Roufberg an ethical egghead. The 83-year-old won’t get offended; in fact, he’d likely take the name calling as a compliment, then use his biggest muscle — his brain — to knock you down to size. With spring semester now underway,…
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WEST WINDSOR: Redevelopment faces March 23 vote
By Kristine Snodgrass, Staff Writer WEST WINDSOR — Township Council will hold a public hearing next month on the adoption of the land use ordinance that would enact the redevelopment plan for the train station area. A special business meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. March 23, when council will hear public comments before voting…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Township, bucking debt freeze, relaunches credit card program
By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer The township marked the official re-launch of the Hillsborough Rewards Visa Credit Card program, in partnership with Affinity Federal Credit Union, by presenting the very first card to Credit Card Advisory Committee member Anthony Natale at Tuesday’s Township Committee meeting. ”This is a win-win for all,” Mr. Natale said as…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: McGrath confident about candidates
By Rich Fisher, Sports Editor Elaine McGrath is certain of one thing. While the South Brunswick High School Athletic Director does not relish the fact she must look for her second football coach in three years, McGrath realizes she should have a strong cast of applicants to choose from. ”As soon as word got out…
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Fit Philanthropy
Staying physically active by participating in charitable athletic events is a win-win situation for people of all ages By John Dunphy THE 1998 death of Ray Shea’s daughter, who had leukemia, spurred him to participate in a Leukemia & Lymphoma Society marathon event. The 65-year-old completed his first marathon in 2003, in Dublin, Ireland. ”It…
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