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  • Township could see 5-cent tax drop

       BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — After a month of delays and late-night meetings, the 2001 municipal budget, which proposes a 5-cent reduction in the local tax rate, was introduced Monday by the Township Committee. By:David Koch    "It was laborious process," said Deputy Mayor Mark Roselli. "We had at least seven late-night meetings."    "This was the first time…

  • Morrow selected for mayor’s seat

       NORTH HANOVER— North Hanover Deputy Mayor Nancy Morrow was appointed mayor by the Township Committee last week, replacing former mayor Brian Johnson who resigned last month. By:David Koch    Ms. Morrow, who was unanimously selected May 3, will serve as mayor for the remainder of Mr. Johnson’s term, which ends December 31 of this year.    "It’s…

  • Jeanne Krug

       Jeanne A. Krug, 90, died Monday, May 6, at home.    Born in Trenton, she was a former resident of Princeton, moving to Lawrence in 1952.    She retired in 1981 as a cataloguer at Princeton University’s Firestone Library. Later she was a part-time cashier with the former Tony Goes Restaurant, retiring at the age of 86.…

  • Inside the human brain

    BOOK NOTES by Joan Ruddiman: How often have we wished to know what was going on in someone’s head. By:    "Penny for your thoughts."    How often have we wished to know what was going on in someone’s head. As a teacher and a parent, I would love to know not only what those teens are…

  • Dangerous game

    On May 11 and 12, the traveling production of Jekyll & Hyde makes a stop at the State Theatre in New Brunswick, with Guy LeMonnier the title roles. By: Jim Boyle    Everybody has a dark side. Once in a while, we get that urge to do something bad, even illegal. Sometimes, we need to let…

  • Hopewell Borough Council addresses a myriad of matters

    By: Catherine P. Moscarello    Many topics were covered Monday during the regular meeting of Hopewell Borough Council.    They included:    Architectural proposals — Councilman David Nettles said council has received eight proposals for a new municipal complex and library structure that would be handicapped-accessible. At the June council meeting, three selected architectural candidates will present proposals.…

  • Township eyes expansion of truck ban

    Council will discuss an ordinance to keep solid waste trucks off Heathcote, Henderson, Promenade, Raymond, Academy, Mapleton and Beekman roads. By: Matthew Armstrong    The township may ask the state Department of Transportation to ban solid waste trucks from virtually every connector road between Route 27 and Route 1.    Township Council will discuss an ordinance that…

  • Barbara M. Schipmann, 73

       Barbara M. Schipmann, 73, died Wednesday, May 2, at her residence in Kempton, Pa.    Born in New Brunswick, Ms. Schipmann was a former resident of Kendall Park before moving to Kempton.    Her parents, Herman H. and Julia (Pokorny) Newlin, are deceased.    She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Robert H. Schipmann; her sons,…

  • Route 522 widening to start in summer

    Soundwalls along Route 522 between New Road and Route 1 should be completed by mid-June. By: Matthew Armstrong    Work to widen Route 522 between Kingston Lane and Georges Road to four lanes could begin as early as August, said Township Engineer Jay Cornell.    The township will award contracts for the project as early as the…