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GUEST COLUMN: Township youth reflects on park’s impact
For every Bordentonian, there are some locations in the community that hold some kind of personal sacred meaning in their hearts. by, Grant Hill, Special to the Register-News BORDENTOWN — For every Bordentonian, there are some locations in the community that hold some kind of personal sacred meaning in their hearts. Whether it is a…
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POLICE BLOTTER: February 28
Hamilton Police investigated criminal mischief incidents in the 2200 block of Kuser Road and in the 200 block of East Franklin Street on Feb. 5. In addition, police investigated thefts in the 1300 block of Route 33 and in the 1300 block of Whitehorse-Mercerville Road. Police also investigated a burglary attempt in the 900 block…
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UPPER FREEHOLD: Firefighters suffer minor injuries in ice-related crash
Firefighters escaped serious injury in an early morning crash while en route to a training drill last Saturday. by Amy Batista, Special Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Firefighters escaped serious injury in an early morning crash while en route to a training drill last Saturday. ”Two of our members were transported to RWJ emergency room where…
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SPRINGFIELD HAPPENINGS: February 27
by Packet Media Group Springfield Township is seeking volunteers for several emergency medical services and Fire Department openings. Those interested in joining the township’s team of emergency volunteers should contact Patricia Clayton, township clerk, at 609-723-4848. The Springfield Township School District is seeking incoming kindergarten students for its all day kindergarten for the 2014-15 school…
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STATE WE’RE IN: How NJ got its first subdivision
by Michele Byers Had things gone differently, this state we’re in might have been called New Netherland, New Sweden, Nova Cesarea or even Albania. But we ended up as New Jersey, a name that honors the Isle of Jersey in Great Britain — and gives us our famous “Jersey” attitude. This year marks the 350th…
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Puff, puff, gone
Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: We have a law in our city against “puffing” — a term they use for starting your car and leaving it running in the driveway to warm it up (and that’s something that we all like to do during these sub-zero days). I can’t imagine we’re the only place in…
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ROAD WARRIOR
By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features The 2014 Jeep Cherokee is a stylish and comfortable five-passenger crossover SUV, with solid on- and off-road capabilities and a long list of high-tech options. Jeep has long been known as purveyor of rough-and-tumble offroad ready vehicles, including the iconic Wrangler that traces its lineage to World War II. While…
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Home equity: to borrow or not to borrow?
By Marilyn Kennedy Melia CTW Features With the growth in home equity, it can be tempting to borrow more. Learn more about what this means for your finances. Many homeowners who were once underwater now find that not only are they high and dry, but that their home sits above a well of cash. Home…
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REAL ESTATE BRIEFS
Jack Waters, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that the Old Bridge office was recognized for outstanding performance in January. The office led the region, which is comprised of offices throughout Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties, in resales, resale revenue units and resale dollar volume. Separately, Karen Delre, manager of Weichert, Realtors’ Old Bridge…
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