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ASK THE DOCTOR: Should you be concerned about varicose veins?
Dr. Alissa Brotman O’Neill Question: My family has a long history of varicose veins and I’ve noticed in recent years that I am getting them, too. What exactly is a varicose vein, and is it something I should be concerned about? With a family history of varicose veins, it’s not surprising you’re beginning to…
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CRANBURY: Committee introduces 2014 budget
The Township Committee unanimously introduced its proposed $10.8 million budget for 2014 at its meeting on Feb. 24. By Nicole M. Wells, Special Writer CRANBURY — The Township Committee unanimously introduced its proposed $10.8 million budget for 2014 at its meeting on Feb. 24. According to the document, of the $10.8 million total, $6,747,579.90 is…
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HAMILTON: Mayor Yaede renews call for energy revenue
Mayor Kelly Yaede addresses the topic of energy tax receipts in her recent State of the Township address. Staff photo by James McEvoy
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LETTER: He sees an injustice in ‘stand your ground’
To the editor: The last four words in the Pledge of Allegiance are “and justice for all.” These words reflect the nation we strive to be. Yet it is clear that, in many instances, racial, ethnic or sub-cultural characteristics may be dominating factors in the end results of judgment. One of the most glaring…
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MANVILLE: Man ‘looked like he was going to jump off library’ but proves unfounded
Police blotter, week of Feb. 17-24 Manville Police blotter Police received a call about a man “who looked like he was going to jump off the library” at 100 So. 10th Ave. at 10:33 a.m. Feb. 20. Patrols found the report unfounded. On Feb. 20 the smell of natural gas was reported at 4:12 p.m.…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Raiders hoops advance to SCT final
Boys hold off Montgomery, will face Gill on Saturday By Justin Feil, The Packet Group Jalen Parham hit one 3-pointer for the Hillsborough High School boys basketball team, but it was a big one that epitomized the Raiders’ never-yielding effort. The third-seeded Raiders had led host, second-seeded and unbeaten Montgomery High throughout their Somerset County…
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Somerset dentist donates $1,000 to Tourette walk in Princeton
By Jeff Weber The NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders (NJCTS) has announced that Dr. Joseph Haddad and Advanced Dental Arts of Somerset is the Bronze Sponsor for the 1st NJ Walks For TS at Princeton on Sunday, April 6, a day dedicated toward awareness, acceptance, action and advocacy on behalf of the…
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CAPITOL NEWS AND COMMENT: February 28
The following items are taken from reports issued by legislators and other items of political concern. Sick leave Citing a report that a Paterson police officer on paid suspension for alleged sexual assault may cash in $70,000 worth of unused leave when he retires, Deputy Republican Leader Nancy F. Muñoz has said there is no…
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BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Public Works expansion project moves forward
An amended contract was awarded Monday night to purchase property to facilitate the expansion of the township public works facility in a move some officials say will benefit residents. by James McEvoy, Managing Editor BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — An amended contract was awarded Monday night to purchase property to facilitate the expansion of the township public…
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