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TRENTON: Bail set for murder suspect
By Jen Samuel, Managing Editor TRENTON — A man facing a murder charge attended his bail hearing before a Mercer County judge Monday. ”Judge Robert Billmeier maintained his bail at $500,000,” said Casey DeBlasio, public information officer for the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office, on April 30. She said Mr. Lemus-Estrada, a native of Guatemala, had…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Irene waves still continue
Hightstown clerk says special election will cost up to $25,000 By Amy Batista, Special Writer HIGHTSTOWN — The petition has officially been filed, halting Borough Hall plans as residents continue to voice concerns. “The petition was delivered,” said Eugene Sarafin, of Hightstown. Based on the November 2011 voting population, 160 borough signatures were needed.…
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POLICE BLOTTER: Week of May 3
East Windsor Police said Willie F. Jones, 29, of Etra Road was charged with possession of marijuana under 50 grams 10:01 p.m. April 18. The officer was patrolling in the area of the Town House Motel when he observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed through the parking lot. Once stopped, the…
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WEST AMWELL: Township may buy 42-acre tract for open space
By John Tredrea, Special Writer WEST AMWELL — The Township Committee has introduced an ordinance under which the township can partner with Green Acres and the Delaware and Raritan Greenway to permanently preserve as open space a 42-acre tract in the southern part of the township. The committee introduced the ordinance April 24. A public…
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Peapack-Gladstone Bank Announces New Employees
By Rosanne Schwab Joseph Barrett has joined Peapack-Gladstone Bank as vice president, concierge banker. Mr. Barrett brings with him 30 years of banking experience having served as branch manager at Sovereign Bank in Livingston, NJ and vice president in the Retirement Plans Department at Trust Company Bank in Jersey City. Joseph holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Troop 489 welcomes three more Eagle Scouts
On April 27, Christian Buckley, Jesse Gonzalez, Christopher Cody Obropta and Stephen Sopko received the Eagle Scout rank, the highest rank in Boy Scouting, in an Court of Honor ceremony at St. Joseph’s R.C. Church in Millstone. The event was attended by numerous family and friends of each Scout, along with Troop 489 leaders and…
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LAMBERTVILLE: Budget approval postponed a month
By John Tredrea, Special Writer LAMBERTVILLE — As has periodically happened in recent years to other towns around the state, including nearby Hopewell Township, an adoption vote on Lambertville’s 2013 budget had to be postponed a month. ”The director from the state’s Division of Local Government Services hasn’t signed off on the budget yet,” City…
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MANVILLE: Police blotter, week of April 22-28
A caller at 1:35 p.m. April 22 said a suspicious tow truck entered her South 5th Avenue driveway and tried to remove her vehicle. No truck description was available. A patrol officer spoke with the caller and checked the area. * * * A South 18th Avenue caller reported at 1:57 p.m. April 23 that…
