Day: June 23, 2011
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UPPER FREEHOLD: Summer fundraisers set for Alliance
By Joanne Degnan, Managing Editor UPPER FREEHOLD — The Upper Freehold-Allentown Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse is kicking off its summer fundraisers, including a new three-on-three Basketball Tournament & Dunk Contest July 23 at Byron Johnson Recreation Area. The Alliance’s traditional “Cruise for Prevention” Classic Car Show is the first fundraiser on tap…
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HOPEWELL VALLEY: Turkey hunters enjoy annual feast
By John Tredrea, Special Writer For a group of local turkey hunters, June 11 was the big day. It was “turkey fry” day, when the hunters and about 40 of their friends and relations gathered to enjoy each other’s company — and to eat fried turkey. This year, the turkey fry was held at the…
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James Tolin Memorial Fund Is Back with "Die, Mommie Die!" Annual Benefit at MCCC’s Kelsey Theatre June 24-26
Standing from left, D.C. Hamm, Kathy Garofano and John Devennie; seated from left, Matty Daley, Damian Gaeta and Kelly Reilly.
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WEST WINDSOR: Amendment could end litigation
By Allison Musante, Staff Writer WEST WINDSOR The Township Council is discussing an amendment to township code that could end the costly litigation between Councilman Charles Morgan and Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh. The council was asked last week to approve $10,000 to cover the mayor’s legal fees but approved $7,500 on Monday night, hoping litigation…
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LAMBERTVILLE: Picnic to raise funds for Ely
The design team, led by Jim Hamilton, has come up with this plan for the Ely Park streetscape.
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PLUMSTED: Cops arrest mom at graduation
By Joanne Degnan, Managing Editor PLUMSTED — The mother of a New Egypt Middle School student was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest for causing a ruckus at her son’s graduation after her ex-husband arrived with his girlfriend, police said. Police said Suzette Morton, 31, of New Egypt, smelled of alcohol and appeared to…
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IRS Increases Business Standard Mileage Rate to 55.5 Cents per Mile (effective 7/1/11)
By Gregg Semanick, IRS NJ Spokesperson The Internal Revenue Service today announced an increase in the optional standard mileage rates for the final six months of 2011. Taxpayers may use the optional standard rates to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business and other purposes. The rate will increase to 55.5 cents…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Parents rally for charter choice
Staff photo by Charles W. Kim Around 40 people gathered at the municipal building Tuesday night to ask legislators for the ability to vote on whether charter schools should open in their communities.
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WEST WINDSOR: Council gives go-ahead to new telecom firm
By Allison Musante, Staff Writer WEST WINDSOR Another telecommunications company will be setting up operations and providing service in the township. The Township Council has authorized a right-of-way agreement with Lightower Fiber Networks, a Delaware-based company that provides Internet access, ethernet and a full range of other fiber and broadband network services. The 50-year…
