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  • Drought conditions persist despite new rainfall

    Statewide water-use restrictions issued March 11 By:Vanessa S. Holt and David Koch    This week’s rainfall brought a much-needed drink of water to the region, but most of New Jersey remains under a drought emergency this week, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).    DEP Commissioner Bradley M. Campbell ordered statewide mandatory water-use restrictions…

  • Spending plan to get hearing

    Community members get a chance to sound off about the school budget By: Nick D’Amore    Residents will get a chance tonight (Thursday) to tell the school board what they think about its proposed 2002-2003 school budget.    The Board of Education introduced a $98.15 million budget Monday that calls for a 10-cent school tax rate increase.…

  • Planners to review housing changes

    Will consider whether to alter zoning in Washington Township to allow high-density developments. By: Mark Moffa    WASHINGTON — The Planning Board soon will decide whether zoning in three areas of the township should change to allow high-density residential development, such as senior housing and high-end apartments. BGCOLOR="#CCCCCC" ALIGN="RIGHT"> COMMENTS To comment on this story send…

  • LIFESTYLE: Searching for optimum health

    Finding a balance between traditional Chinese medicine and Western medical science. By: Chris Karmiol    "There is no pain without a blockage and no blockage without pain." — Chinese proverb    Women face a barrage of unique health issues ranging from premenstrual syndrome and menopause to infertility and breast cancer. According to the National Institute of Mental…

  • UPDATE: Zoning board puts off Westerly Road application until May

    Officials blamed scheduling conflicts for the delay.    It looks like the Zoning Board of Adjustment won’t make a decision on Westerly Road Church until at least May.    The board decided Wednesday to continue the congregation’s application for a use variance to build a new church on the site of the historic John Feaster Phillips House…

  • Foundation aids school districtprograms with grant dollars

    These grants total $24,498 and support a variety of activities in each of the schools    On Monday night, Hopewell Valley Foundation President Carol Jackson talked to the Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education about recent grants the Foundation has made to support school activities.    These grants total $24,498 and support a variety of activities in…

  • Zoners nix gas station on Route 1

    Traffic safety problems sited as reason for denial By: Brian Shappell    The Zoning Board of Adjustment has denied an application by Quick Chek to build a gas station and convenience store at the corner of Henderson Road and Route 1.    The March 14 vote against the proposal was 5-2.    The board was concerned about traffic…

  • Former mayor eyes county seat

    Roger Craig once again wants to be a freeholder By: Brian Shappell    Former South Brunswick Mayor Roger Craig is vying for a seat as on the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders.    The Middlesex County Republican Organization officially endorsed Mr. Craig and running mate Joe Paone of Woodbridge at the party’s county convention held at…

  • Principal makes the case for attendance

    Parents of students missing too much school may face court action By:Krzysztof Scibiorski    A Manville school principal has been called into the Municipal Court about once a month for the past five years, but it’s in the interest of his students.    Jim Brunn, principal at Alexander Batcho Intermediate School, is proud of having had 46…