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Surge in snowy owl sightings is wintry treat for bird spotters
By JOSEPH SAPIA Correspondent A bout 10 years ago, Kathy Krygier was at her kitchen sink, doing the dishes, when she saw a commotion of birds at a tall Norway spruce about 100 feet away. Then, she saw what caused the commotion: a large, white bird that promptly started flying toward the window she was…
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Council members optimistic as they reorganize for 2014
By KATHY CHANG The new year brings a fresh start. That was the common theme expressed as the Edison Township Council reorganized on Jan. 1. Councilman Robert Karabinchak, who is serving his fourth term, was nominated to serve as council president, and Councilman Michael R. Lombardi will again serve as vice president. “The council looks…
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Jewish community seeks ‘Peace of Mind’ for soldiers
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Leslie Ostrin, left to right, her son Alex, 12, Joseph Matthew, 12, and his mom, Didi Deitcher, take a moment out from the fun and fundraising during the “Hoop It Up” event to benefit Peace of Mind back in October. PHOTO COURTESY OF DIDI DEITCHER Edison resident Joseph Matthew, 12,…
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Community effort brings cheer to families
By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent Stacy Robbin, president of the MOMS Club of Millstone, and Jenn Wilson, right, the club’s administrative vice president, load the presents that club members purchased for local residents who otherwise might not have received Christmas gifts. Joining the women is Robbin’s daughter, Natalie. Kate Slisky, the recreation coordinator in Millstone Township,…
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Kinsey tapped as mayor
By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent Republican Committeeman Bob Kinsey has been chosen by his fellow members of the Township Committee to serve as Millstone Township’s mayor in 2014. Under Millstone’s form of government the mayor is not directly elected by voters. Each January, the five members of the committee select one member to serve as mayor…
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Allentown High School’s Xavier Roldan slaps hands with his teammates as he is introduced prior to the start of the Redbirds’ Jan. 2 basketball game against Lawrence High School. The visitors defeated Allentown, 48-45. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR
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MANVILLE: Council presidency decided on party lines
Mayor breaks tie to put fellow Democrat Mark Gregor in the post By Mary Ellen Day, Special Writer Mayor Angelo Corradino broke a 3-3 party-line tie vote Saturday to elect Mark Gregor as Borough Council President for 2014. Councilwoman Susan Asher voted no, saying it was only Mr. Gregor’s second year on the council. Fellow…
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REGION: Wooden Farm park planning is possible now
An eight-year effort to preserve a 43-acre farm with the goal of establishing a park has come to fruition, thanks to the efforts of the D&R Greenway Land Trust, West Amwell Township and the Hunterdon Land An eight-year effort to preserve a 43-acre farm with the goal of establishing a park has come to fruition,…
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