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  • Local families involved in ballet production

           Two area families will take part in this year’s Children’s Ballet Theatre production of "La Bayadère," a classic 19th century ballet that tells a tale of tragic love in India between a temple dancer and a warrior. By:Vanessa S. Holt    Christopher and Melinda Meyers, of Bordentown City and Beverly and Steve Alustiza, of Chesterfield,…

  • The Grande Mill at Cream Ridge

    Peaceful vistas amid the farmlands of western Monmouth County    Set amid the peaceful farmlands of western Monmouth County in Upper Freehold Township, The Grande Mill at Cream Ridge is notable for its proximity to a picturesque horse farm, which actually adjoins a corner of the popular community. The Cream Ridge Golf Course and Country Club…

  • Easton man killed in Route 29 accident

    A 33-year-old Easton, Pa., man died in a one-car accident on Route 29 early Sunday morning, Hopewell Township police Lt. George Meyer said Monday By: John Tredrea    A 33-year-old Easton, Pa., man died in a one-car accident on Route 29 early Sunday morning, Hopewell Township police Lt. George Meyer said Monday.    Lt. Meyer said county…

  • Sikh Association opens doors in Windsor

    Since March 9, Sikhs from Washington, East Windsor, West Windsor, Hamilton, Plainsboro and Bordentown have been gathering at the temple, which is known as a gurdwara. By: Frank C. D’Amico    WASHINGTON — The Central Jersey Sikh Association has opened to its members and the rest of the community the doors of a new temple in…

  • District expects tax hike

           BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP— Homeowners in all the district’s three sending towns — Bordentown City, Bordentown Township and Fieldsboro Borough — would see tax hikes if the proposed $21.8 million school budget passed March 28 meets with voter approval. By:David Koch    The budget would raise $14.4 million through taxes. This year’s budget is an increase of…

  • Council OKs road projects

       With the adoption of three bond ordinances Tuesday night, Township Council has paved the way for new road improvement projects to begin later this year. By: Lea Kahn    Township Council unanimously approved a bond ordinance authorizing the expenditure of $600,000 for the reconstruction of Lewisville Road and the installation of the second phase of the…

  • Route 29 truck ban becomes law in Lambertville

    A years-long battle by area residents to ban large trucks from Route 29 took a major step forward Friday By: Sue Kramer    A years-long battle by area residents to ban large trucks from Route 29 took a major step forward Friday morning when Acting Gov. Donald T. DiFrancesco signed a measure banning trucks weighing more…

  • April 5, 2001

    By: infoUSA/Donnelley Marketing of Ames, Iowa In some cases the listing represents the property’s mailing address rather than the municipal location. While the intention is to include all reported transactions, Packet Online does not guarantee its completeness or independently verify its contents. Avenel, Omari Garcia, 649 E Woodbridge Ave, $260,000, 01/02/01 Basking Ridge, Patricia Anderson,…

  • Planning board to eye new senior housing

    A proposed ordinance would allow for a mixed-use development that could include affordable housing for senior citizens over 55 years of age. By: Amanda Bok    The planning board is expected to discuss an ordinance Wednesday that, if approved, would give people over 55-years-old access to senior housing without leaving the township.    The proposed ordinance would…