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Last piece of 2005 tax pie filled by county
Freeholders approve $242.4 million budget. By: Marjorie Censer The Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders unanimously approved a $242.4 million budget Tuesday night, putting in place the final piece of the 2005 property tax rate for area municipalities. The final tax rates have not yet been certified by the county, but Princeton Borough, Princeton Township…
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Woman pleads guilty to DWI
Woman faces probation and loss of driving privileges for DWI charge. By: Leon Tovey JAMESBURG A former borough resident pleaded guilty Wednesday in Middlesex County state Superior Court to driving while intoxicated and driving while intoxicated with a minor in the vehicle, while a jury deliberated a more serious charge against her. Karleen Keiser,…
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Party candidates advance in Tuesday primary races
All council candidates from both Hightstown and East Windsor advanced to November’s general election following Tuesday’s uncontested primary voting. By: Marisa Maldonado Few surprises streamed from Tuesday’s uncontested primaries, as all council candidates from both Hightstown and East Windsor advanced to November’s general election. In East Windsor, where three four-year seats are up for grabs,…
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Neighbors decry state of Main Street house
Neighbors complain of overcrowding and disrepair; Hightstown officials claim no housing violations have been found. By:Jessica Bowker HIGHTSTOWN Neighbors complained to Borough Council on Monday night about conditions at 409 N. Main St., saying the house was overcrowded and an eyesore, but borough officials said they’ve found no housing code violations there. Neighbors say…
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Princeton’s Community Park Pool begins 37th season
Community Park Pool in Princeton opened on Memorial Day for its 37th year of operation. Hours of operation this weekend, and all weekends, are from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The pool will commence a seven-days-a-week schedule on Wednesday, June 15. Princeton residents may gain access to the pool by paying daily admission fees or…
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Guardians of the past
Silver anniversary for historic status. By: Josh Appelbaum It’s been 25 years since the Cranbury village was deemed a state and federal historic district. But members of the Cranbury Historical and Preservation Society say the battle to keep the area’s small-town character is one that still continues. To Don Jo Swanagan, a member of the…
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Young first-timers have hopes for future MOCs
Experience won’t be forgotten next year By: Justin Feil SOUTH PLAINFIELD The best thing for most of the Packet-area athletes who competed at Wednesday’s NJSIAA Track and Field Meet of Champions is that they have the chance to return. It was the first trip to the state’s most elite high school meet for all…
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Seniors excited to go out with all-star game
Area, state’s best lacrosse players face off Sunday By: Justin Feil Like most seniors, Joe Calabro and Jared Makrancy figured they wouldn’t have the chance to play another organized game of lacrosse until college. Both earned the opportunity to play the North-South B Division All-Star Game 11 a.m. Sunday at Ridge High School after garnering…
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Special athletes, coaches take pride in Olympic feats
Local residents took part in Special Olympics New Jersey Summer Games, held at The College of New Jersey this past weekend. By: Kyle Moylan EWING Robbinsville resident Monica Zak never planned to work for Eden ACREs or coach athletes for the Special Olympics. Before she realized it, it was just a part of her…
