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  • CHESTERFIELD CHATTER: Week of March 21, 2013

    By Nancy, Mrzljak    The Crosswicks United Methodist Church roast beef dinner will be held 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at the church.    Tickets are $14 for adults and $6 for children ages 4-10. Takeouts will be $15 for adults and children.    For more information, call 298-3290.    The Chesterfield Township Environmental Commission meeting will…

  • BORDENTOWN CITY: Revaluation means home values $39,000-$45,000 less

    By Charley Falkenburg, Packet Media Group    BORDENTOWN CITY — The latest city-wide revaluation revealed taxpayers collectively will lose about $52 million in declining appraised property values.    Commissioner Heather Cheesman said each home’s value decreased by about 19 percent, and homeowners could expect to see anywhere from $39,000 to $45,000 shaved off their property values this…

  • CRANBURY: Town seeks ‘sustainable’ status

    By Kaitlyn Kanzler, Special Writer    CRANBURY — the township is aiming to go even greener with a resolution that passed at the Township Committee meeting on March 11.    The committee passed a resolution to institute criteria and guidelines to make Cranbury a more “sustainable” community.    According to Barbara Rogers, chairperson of the Environmental Commission, she…

  • SENIOR MENUS

       All meals are served at noon at Hibernia Apartments in Lambertville. Reservations are required. Call 609-397-2228 24 hours in advance. The value of each meal is $5.10. Any amount donated over this is a tax-deductible contribution. All menus are subject to change and include milk and margarine. The sodium-controlled menu is the same unless otherwise…

  • LAWRENCE: Taking it all off

    LAWRENCE: Taking it all off

    Shaved heads help fight against cancer By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    When Aaron Thompson volunteered to have his head shaved to raise money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, he did it because he thought it was a really cool haircut — a pretty typical reaction for an 11-year-old boy.    Aaron discovered that he enjoyed raising…

  • Mary Tanner was community benefactor

    Victor Murray, Lawrenceville In these hectic and challenging times, it is important to pause, reflect and realize how fortunate we are for knowing people like Mary Tanner.    Mary captured the hearts of those she met with an honest and endearing kindness. When I would hear her speak in public forums, she pursued the issues with…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Municipal budget discussions continue

    ROBBINSVILLE: Municipal budget discussions continue

    Resident Marilyn Yasko questions council members at the March 14 Robbinsville Township Council meeting. Staff photo by James McEvoy 

  • FLEMINGTON: FBID director resigns

       The Flemington Business Improvement District has announced the resignation of its executive director, David Rucki.    The FBID has engaged the services of Cooperative Professional Services, under the direction of Seth A. Grossman, to serve as the interim management organization.    Mr. Grossman assisted Flemington with the formation of the FBID. As a recognized expert in revitalization…

  • LAWRENCE: Township’s tax rate rising by 5 cents

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Township Council very quietly introduced its $43 million budget for 2013 Tuesday night, setting the stage for an April 16 public hearing on the spending plan.    The budget carries a 5-cent increase in the municipal property tax rate, from 89 cents per $100 of assessed value to 94 cents. The…