Author: Central Jersey
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COUNTY: Northern Burlington student wins women’s award
Rachel Patterson will be recognized for winning one of seven Outstanding Women of Burlington County Awards at a dinner March 27. Courtesy photo
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LAWRENCE: Tax rate could show a decrease
For the first time in more than a decade, Lawrence Township property owners are in line for a decrease in the municipal property tax rate By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer For the first time in more than a decade, Lawrence Township property owners are in line for a decrease in the municipal property tax rate,…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Donnadio finishes fourth at regions
Junior will return with motivation By Justin Feil, The Packet Group Jack Donnadio came within an ultimate tiebreaker from reaching the wrestling Tournament of Champions in Atlantic City. The Hillsborough High School junior lost the Region 5 third-place match at 132 pounds in an ultimate tie breaker, 2-1, to Chris Muce of Monroe. ”It was…
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Ampac Products Win Awards for Packaging Excellence, Design, and Innovation
By 1888pressrelease 1888PressRelease – Ampac is proud to announce they have recently won several awards from the Flexible Packaging Association, Graphic Design USA and the World Packaging Organization for products displaying packaging excellence, design advancements and product innovation. Ampac, the world’s leader in creative packaging solutions, is proud to announce they have recently won several…
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HAMILTON: Township woman, 22, sentenced for multiple burglaries
Hunterdon County authorities announced Tuesday that Cassandra Durkin, age 22, of Hamilton, had been sentenced Feb. 28 to three years probation and 364 days in the Hunterdon County Jail for multiple crimes committed in Lambertville. In a press release, Prosecutor Anthony P. Kearns, III and Chief of Detectives John J. Kuczynski announced the sentencing after…
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Princeton Area Community Foundation Supports Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County’s Services to Seniors and People with Disabilities
By Diane Blaszka Hamilton, NJ, March 5, 2014; A $25,000 grant from the Princeton Area Community Foundation will greatly help Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County (ICGMC) continue to provide free services, such as transportation, grocery shopping, visits, meals and home repair, to local senior citizens and people of all ages with disabilities. The grant…
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HAMILTON: Township taxes set to increase
Mayor blames state’s raid of energy funds by James McEvoy, Managing Editor HAMILTON — Despite decreases in municipal spending, Mayor Kelly A. Yaede has announced a $96.4 million budget, which is set to include a 7-cent tax increase. Officials announced the increase during a press conference Tuesday afternoon. Mayor Yaede said the budget would be…
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CAPITOL NEWS AND COMMENT: March 6
The following items are taken from reports issued by legislators and other items of political concern. Lunsford Act The Assembly Judiciary Committee has advanced legislation, A892, titled the Jessica Lunsford Act, which is cosponsored by 9th District representatives Sen. Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove. The act, which is…
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PLAINSBORO: Suspicious package contained food supplement powder
A suspicious package found at a Princeton University mail facility on Tuesday morning prompted an all-out investigation By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Staff Writer PLAINSBORO A suspicious package found at a Princeton University mail facility on Tuesday morning prompted an all-out investigation but turned out to contain a food supplement powder. Plainsboro police, firefighters, the Princeton…
