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POLICE BEAT 02/27
From the Feb. 27 edition of the Register-News. By: FLORENCE Sandra Brown, 25, of Roebling was charged with filing a false police report on Feb. 19 at 8:15 p.m. for telling police that her car had been stolen, police said. Police said Ms. Brown had reported that her 2002 Ford Explorer had been stolen from…
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West Amwell may get drainage grant
The township expects another $100,000 in federal aid to help fund the project planned for Connaught Hill. By: Concetta Benuzzi Volpe WEST AMWELL The township may receive $100,000 in federal aid to help fund the underground drainage project planned for Connaught Hill this year. Add that figure to the $107,000 previously acquired from a…
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Zora and Evan reunite
The Lambertville woman chosen by "Joe Millionaire" has returned to the city, sources say. By: Linda Seida Television often caters to the lowest common denominator, but that doesn’t mean viewers aren’t often astute. When the last episode of the date-and-mate Fox program "Joe Millionaire," titled "The Aftermath," aired Monday night, millions of viewers tuned in…
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New Hope gets grant for canal link
By: Linda Seida NEW HOPE The borough has received a $316,000 federal grant to construct a 1,500-foot pedestrian link between the borough’s parking lot near Union Square to the canal, ultimately connecting the walkway to Bridge Street. Known as a Transportation Enhancement Act grant, the funds also will allow landscaping along the pathway, according…
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Committee allots $75K to repair unsafe garage
Building is over 30 years old and used to store salt. By:Eve Collins BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP The Township Committee has approved spending $75,000 to repair the Public Works garage, which needs one of its walls and part of its roof replaced. The garage is attached to the Derby Firehouse on Crosswicks Road. It is…
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City wants Route 518 speed limit lowered
Lambertville is concerned about the safety of residents, particularly those who would be moving into a proposed 87-unit senior housing project. By: Linda Seida LAMBERTVILLE Residents who have voiced concerns in recent weeks over a proposed senior housing center on Brunswick Pike may be able to lay at least one of their worries to…
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Police Blotter
Lambertville Christine Carpini, 24, of Toms River was arrested on an outstanding warrant Feb. 2 at 2 a.m. Police said she was stopped at the intersection of Route 29 and Mt. Hope Street for improper safety glass and tinted windows. She was released after posting $278 bail for a warrant out of Upper Freehold Township…
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02/27 OBITUARIES, pt. 1
From the Feb. 27 edition of the Register-News. By: Constance A. Forcier-Descoteaux BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP Constance A. Forcier-Descoteaux, 81, died Feb. 23 at her home. Born in Pawtucket, R.I., she has lived in the area for the last 49 years. She was a homemaker and member of the Bordentown Township Senior Citizens. She was a…
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Stockton introduces $416,000 budget
The tax rate would increase from 42.9 cents to 46.5 cents, meaning the owner of the averaged assessed value of $196,000 would pay $70.56 more per year. By: Linda Seida STOCKTON The average homeowner would pay an additional $70.56 in municipal taxes this year if the proposed $416,000 budget introduced Monday wins final approval.…
