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  • Pennington settles Reed-related suits out of court

    The borough, former clerk and auditor have reached a three-way agreement under which all lawsuits are dropped and the borough will realize a net gain of $35,600. By John Tredrea    A series of lawsuits involving Pennington Borough, former Borough Clerk Sharon Reed and a former borough auditor have been settled out of court.    The borough,…

  • Contingency fund set for library expansion

    Township Committee OKs $140,000 fund By:Roger Alvarado    Faced with mounting costs from what they say was an "underfunded" library and municipal complex expansion, Township Committee members Tuesday introduced a $140,000 "contingency fund" that would pay for further unforeseen changes to the project.    In 2003, the Township Committee amended the original bond ordinance to add $60,000…

  • November 11, 2004

    By: infoUSA/Donnelley Marketing of Ames, Iowa The Princeton Packet Inc. publishes information on real estate transactions in its core market as a public service because it believes the information is newsworthy and appropriate. The information is all on the public record. In some cases the listing represents the property’s mailing address rather than the municipal…

  • School auditors can’t fault budget figures

    By:Emily Craighead    The results of the June 30 financial report by Hillsborough School District’s independent auditor, Dickinson, Vrabel and Cassells, deemed the district in good shape financially, but raised more questions about the impact of the budget cap law known as S1701.    "Try as we might we couldn’t find anything. It’s a compliment to your…

  • It’s a jolly volley time!

    Vikes top J.P. Stevens to win first GMCT title By: Rich Fisher    EDISON – Kelli McDonald looked as if she just came off the scariest ride in amusement park history.    "Mom," she said to South Brunswick High volleyball coach Nancy McDonald, "I was so nervous. I couldn’t even watch."    Mom felt the same way, but…

  • EDITORIAL: Let’s help others have a happy holiday

    EDITORIAL Find out how to help out those in need. By:    Halloween is over, our votes have been cast and all the usual craziness of fall is nearly behind us.    That means it’s time to set our sights on a noble cause, helping those in need.    Thanksgiving is just two weeks away — and Christmas…

  • For the Nov. 11 issue

    Carl W. Johnson, Joan C. Reuther, William E. Klein. Carl W. Johnson    ROOSEVELT — Carl W. Johnson, 62, died Oct. 31 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold.    Born in Rahway, Mr. Johnson lived in Roosevelt for 34 years.    He was the founder and CEO of Collateral Control Inc of Roosevelt. He served in the U.S. Army…

  • Cardinals nearly topple Irish

    Lawrence football By: Jim Green    The Lawrence High School football team knew it was a huge underdog heading into its Friday night clash with Notre Dame.    After all, the Fighting Irish were riding a 47-game Colonial Valley Conference winning streak — already having dispatched of such CVC powers as Hamilton and Hightstown — and they…

  • Songwriter adds lessons to children’s music

    Alex Mitnick combines teaching skills with compositions By:Emily Craighead    Conflict resolution is a mouthful for first- or second-grade students, but put to music, Kaleidoscope Songs make changing the world through caring, sharing and understanding into child’s play.    "Alan’s gift is to take these huge issues and narrow it down to the simplest form," said Hillsborough…