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ALLENTOWN: Friends mourn community leader Dunster
by Jane Meggitt, special writer ALLENTOWN —The township and surrounding communities lost a tireless volunteer with the passing of Ron Dunster, 72, March 17. Friends and colleagues remembered the man who dedicated so much of his time to helping others. Jamey Bohonyi, owner of the New Egypt Agway, said he has never met and may…
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PLUMSTED: Residents facing school tax increase
by James McEvoy, Managing Editor PLUMSTED — Residents living in a home assessed at the township average of $275,900 will pay an additional $138 in taxes as a result of the 2013-14 school budget. The $23.2 million budget, which relies on a general fund tax levy of $9.9 million, was passed unanimously at the March…
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PLUMSTED: Residents facing school tax increase
Dr. Karen Jones, Plumsted superintendent, discusses the use of security personnel in township schools. Staff photo by James McEvoy
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LAWRENCE: School budget goes up to $67.5 million
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer The Lawrence Township Board of Education gave final approval to the school district’s proposed $67.5 million budget for 2013-14 at a joint meeting with Township Council last week. Township Council and the school board met March 21 to share their respective budgets, but the focus of the meeting was a…
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NJ State Library Highlighting Library Resources to Job Seeking Veterans
Laura Nawrocik, of the Mercer County Library System, Lawrenceville Headquarters Branch,explains the resources available at the library to veteran job seekers.
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NJ State Library Highlighting Library Resources to Job Seeking Veterans
By Gary Cooper Representatives of the New Jersey State Library and the Mercer County Library System were on hand to explain and demonstrate online library resources and classes available to job seekers through the library at the Hiring Our Heroes job and coaching fair held at Rider University’s Student Recreation Center, Lawrenceville, on Thursday, March…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Democrats say Will Kole will run for Township Committee
Filing deadline coming Monday, April 1 Will Kole will run as the Democratic organization’s Township Committee candidate. Party Chairman Michael Goldberg said petitions will be filed within the next few days to secure a line on the June 4 primary election ballot. Mr. Kole was elected president of the Hillsborough Democrats Community Club announced in…
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BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Powerball jackpot ticket sold in northern New Jersey, not at local Love’s Truck Stop
By Jen Samuel, Managing Editor A substantial prize is awaiting the owner of a $338 million Powerball lottery ticket sold in New Jersey. It was purchased at Eagle Liquor in Passaic, and the national is awaiting the owner to come forward. The estimated cash value of ticket is $211 million. Erroneously, earlier reports had claimed…
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BORDENTOWN CITY: Community members hold Town Hall meeting to Save Saint Mary School
Why is Saint Mary School closing? BORDENTOWN CITY – There will be a Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, March 26, at 7 p.m. to address a question being asked throughout the community: "Why is Saint Mary School closing?" The meeting will take place inside the Carslake Community Center, 209 Crosswicks St., Bordentown City. It is open to the public and the…
