Category: archives
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If you owe state back taxes, better pay up by Monday
EDITORIAL By: Ruth Luse After New Jersey’s Tax Amnesty program ends at midnight on Monday, June 10, the penalties and interest on outstanding tax liabilities could add 45 percent or more to an individual’s tax bill, Division of Taxation officials said this week. For the benefit of the state which obviously needs your money…
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Taking aim at Canada geese
Federal plan would unwrap the red tape hindering efforts to control population. By: David Campbell The state Division of Fish and Wildlife hopes efforts under way by the federal government will give it and public and private landowners more flexibility in controlling New Jersey’s resident Canada geese population. "It’s important to remember that Canada geese…
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Free financial seminar in Clarksburg
For Peter Grandich, practicing what he preaches is as easy as conjuring his experiences. By: Scott Morgan MILLSTONE For Peter Grandich, practicing what he preaches is as easy as conjuring his experiences. The former "Wall Street whiz kid," who says he bought the American Dream with his emotional and spiritual health, all but forsook…
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Transit planignores local needs
To the editor Gov. Jim McGreevey’s plan to provide a seat for every NJ Transit commuter is laudable. However, it does little to solve the basic problem of those of us who use the Raritan Valley line where virtually every train makes all local stops. Adding to the additional time is the inconvenience for commuters…
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Greenway fund-raiser Sunday at ETS
The third annual Good Time Galas, a Delaware and Raritan Greenway fund-raiser, will be kicked-off June 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Chauncey Conference Center, Educational Testing Service. Those attending the festivities will be first in line to purchase tickets for one or more of the 14 Good Time Galas for the Greenway…
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Local athletes in Special Olympics
Participate in Summer Games at The College of New Jersey. By: Kyle Moylan EWING — Three local athletes took part in the Special Olympics Summer games, held at The College of New Jersey this past weekend. With the Special Olympcs poised to make a major commitment in Mercer County, however, don’t be surprised if that…
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New board membersquestion maintenance pact
Contract with ServiceMaster called into question By:Krzysztof Scibiorski The four "Class of 2002" school board members made their presence felt, delaying the approval of the district’s $400,000 contract with a controversial custodial contractor. The board on May 20 voted to delay the vote on the $431,232 annual contract with Aramark ServiceMaster for custodial and maintenance…
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Debra Young
MANVILLE Debra L. Young died Thursday, May 30, at home. She was 47. Born in Washington, D.C., she lived in Lawton, Okla., before moving to Manville 10 years ago. Mrs. Young was a homemaker. Her mother, Lois (Huffman) Young, is deceased. Surviving are three sons, Lawson of Glen Gardner, Roland "Eddie" of Lawton, Okla.,…
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Customers take Route 1 car dealer to court
South Brunswick Municipal Court will begin addressing 33 complaints against Brad Benson Mitsubishi/Hyundai in July. By: Brian Shappell The South Brunswick Municipal Court will begin addressing more than 30 complaints against a Route 1-based car dealer next month. The court will hear the first of 33 pending cases against Monmouth Junction car dealer Brad Benson…
