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STATE WE’RE IN: The big question not on the ballot
by Michele Byers By now, you know Gov. Chris Christie was re-elected in a landslide that may launch his presidential bid. Christie captured 60 percent of the vote, nearly double that of his Democratic challenger. But there was another Election Day landslide you probably didn’t hear about — one in favor of open space preservation.…
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POLICE BLOTTER: November 14
Florence Police charged Emily Smith, 19 of Beverly, and a 17-year-old Roebling resident for narcotics Oct. 29. According to police, at 10:46 p.m. an officer checked on a car parked on Wallace Avenue after receiving report of two people acting suspicious. Police said a small amount of marijuana was discovered, as was a white, powdery…
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HILLSBOROUGH: School board again delays action on softball coach
More parents, players vouch for Rich Rosenblum By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor Act II of the drama surrounding the Hillsborough Middle School head girls’ softball coaching job was put off again Monday — a delay that parents supporting last year’s coach, Rich Rosenblum, took as a temporary victory. The school board Oct. 28 pulled action…
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WE WANT YOUR LETTERS
The Hamilton Observer wants your letters! Letters should not exceed 400 words and must include the writer’s address and daytime telephone number, which is used for confirmation purposes only and will not be published. It is the policy that the editor reserves the right to edit letters. Deadline for submissions is noon Monday for Thursday’s…
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UPPER FREEHOLD: Officials differ on ways to fix local intersection
At the Nov. 7 Township Committee meeting, representatives from the Monmouth County Engineer’s office presented plans for the intersection. by Jane Meggitt, Special Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — While there won’t be a traffic light installed at the intersection of Ellisdale, Old York (County Route 28) and New roads, the county hopes to make improvements to…
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COUNTY: College lecture to focus on gambling
Gambling addiction, its impact on families and the importance of prevention and early intervention will be the topic of a lecture by Donald Weinbaum, executive director of the Council on Compulsive Gambling of WEST WINDSOR — Gambling addiction, its impact on families and the importance of prevention and early intervention will be the topic of…
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LAWRENCE: Police blotter
A 48-year-old Rocky Hill woman reported the theft of her pocketbook and its contents, which she had left unattended between 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. while she was at the Quaker Bridge Mall Nov. 5. The pocketbook was valued at $50 and the wallet at $30. A safe was stolen from the Halo Farms store…
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MANVILLE: Vornlocker, Star leave health board
Resignations received Monday night by council By Mary Ellen Day, Special Writer Two longtime Board of Health members have resigned, effective immediately. Board of Health President Susan Star and Vice President Sandra Vornlocker both submitted resignation letters dated Nov. 4 and Nov. 1, respectively. Borough Council received the letters Monday night. Ms. Star’s letter stated…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Damage to parked car reported to police
Hillsborough police blotter On Oct. 31 a Camplain Road resident reported damage to his vehicle while it was parked at the residence. It was found that a window was broken, tires punctured and the hood was keyed. Value of the damage $5,000. Mark Campisano, 38, of Hillsborough was charged Sept. 15 with possession of marijuana…
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