Tag: Kingston
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Learn about the history of Kingston through a series of maps
The village of Kingston has hosted colonial taverns, armies during the American Revolution, canal boats, railroad trains and travelers on the Lincoln Highway. One of the oldest settlements in central New Jersey, Kingston evolved with America over its 340-year history. Kingston: On The Map will be exhibited from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and…
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Firefighter passes away after 45 years of service
A firefighter who continued his family’s legacy has died after 13 years of service. David Louis Amalfitano, 65, of Kingston, died Feb. 22 at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center of Plainsboro. Born in Princeton, Amalfitano resided most of his life in Rocky Hill before moving to Kingston 15 years ago, according to his obituary posted…
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South Brunswick Fire District elections set for Saturday
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Voters can vote on the proposed budgets of South Brunswick Fire District 3 and Franklin Fire District 4 during elections on Feb. 19. In South Brunswick there are two commissioners positions up for election. Stephen Manobianco is running unopposed for a three-year term. Alkesh Amin is running unopposed for a one-year unexpired…
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Opinion: Princeton’s ‘war on deer’ is ‘disappointing’
It is very disappointing that the Princeton Council has declared war on the deer population, who every year have less and less habitat to live in due to out-of-control development. Not surprisingly, this leads to increased contact with humans, often to the detriment of both. Approving culling and especially the cruel practice of bow-hunting shows…
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Funeral arrangements announced for Kingston Firefighter Dennis Shennard
The officers and members of Kingston Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 and the family of Dennis B. Shennard will hold a public tribute to pay final respects in remembrance of the life and service of fallen firefighter Dennis B. Shennard. Shennard served the Kingston community from Jan. 6, 1969, to the time of his passing…
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New Jersey American Water issues mandatory water conservation until further notice
New Jersey American Water is issuing a mandatory water conservation order for customers in the western and southern regions of its Raritan water system. Affected towns include Belle Mead, Branchburg, Bridgewater, Cranbury, Far Hills, Flemington, Gladstone, Hillsborough, Jamesburg, Kingston, Lawrence, Manville, Montgomery, Peapack, Plainsboro, Pottersville, Princeton, Raritan Borough, Raritan Township, Readington, Somerville, Tewksbury, Three Bridges,…
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Firefighters mourn loss of one of their own
While conducting a drill at the Middlesex County Fire Academy in Sayreville, Dennis Shennard, a member of the Kingston Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1, suffered a medical episode. Shennard received immediate treatment at the scene on June 26 by fellow firefighters and the Kendall Park First Aid Squad and was transported to Raritan Bay Medical…
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Princeton teen awarded scholarship to attend international high school
Skylar Schiltz-Rouse has received a scholarship to continue her high school education at Li Po Chun United World College in Mahindra, India. The daughter of Carolyn Rouse from Princeton, Skylar recently completed her sophomore year at Princeton High School. Skylar went to YingHua, a Chinese immersion school in Kingston, and will complete her International Baccalaureate…
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Former fire chief served 73 years before his passing
Life member, former Fire Chief, and South Brunswick Fire District No. 3 Commissioner Norman H. Luck, Sr. passed away April 13 at age 89. Luck was an active member of the Kingston Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 for 73 years, having joined in 1947, according to information provided by Co. No. 1. In addition to…