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Minute Maid loss prompts fee hikes
More than one year after the closure of the former Mercer Street juice bottling plant, Hightstown is still feeling an economic impact. By: Michael Ross HIGHTSTOWN Certain construction and inspection-related fees will increase next year with the passage of a measure aimed to cover rising costs and falling revenues. The measure, which was approved…
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Letters to the Editor, Dec. 31
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Dec. 31 Tsunami victims need your help To the editor: This truly is the season for giving, not because of any holiday but rather because the people of the world are in dire need of it. As many of your readers may have watched or read about, tidal waves caused…
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Letters to the Herald
For the Dec. 31 issue. Squad member suspended for writing letter to paper To the editor: It has come to my attention that a good friend of mine was suspended by the East Windsor Rescue Squad District I, the very organization she has given five years of faithful service. It seems she was suspended…
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Slafer to head fire company
Rich Slafer will will be sworn in as chief of East Windsor Volunteer Fire Co. 2. By: Dana Lynn Flatekval EAST WINDSOR Fire fighting has been Rich Slafer’s life and passion. Now, after assuming the role of chief of East Windsor Volunteer Fire Co. 2 located on Twin Rivers Drive, he will get to…
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Wysokowski, Van Gorden a dynamic duo for MHS
By: James McKeever They are the co-captains, the anchors, a pair of senior leaders. When the Monroe High School boys bowling team needs big numbers at crunch time, or a calming presence when things are on the verge of falling apart, the spotlight usually sways to shine on Eric Wysokowski and T.J. Van Gorden. And…
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Hospital issue tops agenda for Princeton Township in 2005
Provision of senior citizen housing seen as another focus for new year. By: David Campbell Public welfare and safety, budgeting and municipal services, and the future of the hospital site on Witherspoon Street are some of the issues elected officials in Princeton Township anticipate tackling in 2005. So are senior housing, youth outreach and keeping…
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Movie Timetables
Going to the movies tonight? Find out where and when the show you want to see is playing. Movies and times are valid from Dec. 31, 2004 to Jan. 6, 2005. Because of the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, it is wise to call the theater before leaving home. Please note: In the event that…
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Dinner and a Show
Help solve ‘The Pink Flamingo Murders of 1933’ at the Centre Bridge Inn. By: Susan Van Dongen TIMEOFF PHOTOS Jerry Lyden also stars in and is co-author, director and producer of the murder-mystery/comedy, opening in New Hope, Pa., Jan. 7. War overseas, gangs shooting it out in the streets, economic woes how do you…
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MHS struggles in SBHS tourney
By: Carolyn M. Hartko SOUTH BRUNSWICK There were no belated Christmas presents for the Monroe Township High School varsity girls’ basketball team this year. Instead, they went 0-2 at the South Brunswick High School Holiday Tournament, losing to the host school 57-20 in Monday’s opening round game, then falling 52-39 to Sayreville in Wednesday’s…
