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  • Committeeman: Let’s get on with business

    Newcomer John Pfefferkorn says its time to put politics aside in Millstone Township. By: Scott Morgan    MILLSTONE — Committeeman John Pfefferkorn is not a fan of speculation, particularly the kind that attacks him. BGCOLOR="#CCCCCC" ALIGN="RIGHT"> COMMENTS To comment on this story send e-mail to [email protected]    In recent weeks, Mr. Pfefferkorn said he has been the…

  • GUEST COLUMN

    Constitutional convention is needed for tax reform By: William Dressel Jr.    Time and time and time again, New Jersey governors have called into being a long line of special blue ribbon property tax commissions. Over and over and over again, they have studied New Jersey’s regressive over-reliance on the property tax as a source of…

  • Washington mulls new plans for economic development

    Joint Washington Township Committee-school board venture to hire development officer dissolves. By: Mark Moffa    WASHINGTON — Plans have dissolved for the Township Committee and school board to hire jointly an economic development officer to recruit businesses to Washington.    The Township Committee last week discussed what should be done now, and entertained a proposal from a…

  • Circuses cruelto animals

    To the editor    Remember going to the circus and seeing tigers jump through flaming hoops? How about elephants balancing on one foot? Stop for a moment and consider what incites an animal to do something unnatural, even dangerous, such as jumping through flames.    Animal trainers would like for the public to believe that animals are…

  • Convention needed for property tax reform

    GUEST COLUMN by William G. Dressel Jr.: New Jersey remains nationally notorious for its unequaled and inequitable over-reliance on the property tax. By:    Time and time and time again, New Jersey governors have called into being a long line of special blue ribbon property tax commissions. Over and over and over again, they have studied…

  • Greenbrook gets visit from Grammy nominee

    Cellist David Darling leads lessons and workshops By: Stacey Gorski    It is not every day that a man like David Darling, who was recently nominated for a Grammy, walks through the doors of the Greenbrook School and offers the children lessons on classical music and hand-eye motor skills.    "He has a very up-close-and-personal style. He’s…

  • Honoring a town’s heroes

    Potts, Maltby and Walrond recognized for local efforts By: Brian Shappell    People didn’t have to be in New York to find heroes this year.    Ask members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9111 and they’ll name three heroes without ever even leaving South Brunswick.    The local VFW honored Roger Potts, the Rev. John Maltby and…

  • Duke Estate gets face-lift as its future is decided

    Property manager undertakes restoration as foundation tries to meet heiress’ wishes. By:John Patten    After years of neglect following the 1993 death of Doris Duke at age 80, Hillsborough’s largest residential property is being restored.    Although the future of the 2,739-acre estate isn’t entirely clear yet, property manager Patrick Lerch said the need to maintain many…

  • MHS wrestlers made significant progress

    One more win, one more Region rep among improvements By: Rudy Brandl    The Manville High wrestling team may have won just one more dual meet than last year, but there were many significant improvements in the program this winter.    For starters, the Mustangs began practicing in a beautiful new workout facility, one that second-year head…