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  • North jersey transit panel outlines region’s future

    Federal transportation authority has released a master plan that details transportation initiatives for the next 25 years. By: Matthew Armstrong    A federal transportation authority has released a master plan that details transportation initiatives for northern New Jersey for the next 25 years, including the proposed Monmouth-Ocean-Middlesex commuter rail line.    The Northern Jersey Transportation Planning Authority,…

  • Why shouldn’t some be able to opt out of Twin Rivers cable?

    By:Ed McDonald and Dianne McCarthy To the editor:    In his letter of Jan. 12, Scott Pohl says that the majority has spoken and the Twin Rivers government is all that it should be.    The majority in Twin Rivers do not even vote. They are uninformed and Mr. Pohl is making sure that they stay that…

  • Ice skating not in lake forecast

    But if the temperatures drop, Rocky Brook Park may become home to local gliders By:Mark Moffa        HIGHTSTOWN — "Like a picture print by Courier & Ives," Hightstown residents remember a day when children skated on Peddie Lake.    In describing beautiful scenes that conjure up lines from the holiday song "Sleigh Ride," residents talked of…

  • Towns talk road closure

    Monroe and Jamesburg officials plan to discuss closing Possum Hollow Road. By: Al Wicklund    Officials from Monroe and Jamesburg plan to schedule a meeting to discuss the permanent closing of Possum Hollow Road.    The road, which runs from Forsgate Drive in Monroe to Docks Corner Road in Jamesburg, has been closed for the past year…

  • BETH EL NEWS

    By:Steve Guggenheim    If you’re in the market for a bargain, then head to the Penny Auction from noon to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4. A penny auction is very similar to a Chinese auction and it’s a great place to find all kinds of items at a very reasonable price. So, if you didn’t get…

  • Charles Welch Jr.

    By:Staff    TRENTON — Charles Edward Welch Jr., 79, died Jan. 17 at Water’s Edge Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.    Born in Florence, he lived in Brooklyn, before moving to Trenton in 1959.    He worked as a pantryman at The Chemists Club, Brooklyn, and owned a catering business in Trenton. He retired as a cook from The…

  • SENIOR LEISURE

    By:Staff    The following activities are offered at the East Windsor Township Howard Scarborough Senior Center. Call the senior center for complete information at 371-7192. Monday, Jan. 22    9:30 a.m. — Bingo.    11:30 a.m. —Lunch.    1 p.m. — Bingo.    3 p.m. — Bus pickup.    3 p.m. — T’ai Chi. Tuesday, Jan. 23    9:30-11 a.m. — Surrogate’s…

  • Turn your attention toward those neglected houseplants

    THE GARDENER’S HELPER By:Beth Nardone    Gardeners who are itching to get back outside can be using these winter days to tend to their often-neglected houseplants. Check them carefully for insect pests, especially if they spent the summer outside.    Aphids, spider mites and scale insects are common pests that attack houseplants. Often a hosing-off with water…

  • University examines pay for service staff

    Decision follows student rally demanding higher wages for janitors, custodians, dining-service workers and library assistants By: Jeff Milgram    Princeton University officials have begun a series of fact-finding meetings they hope will help them address the issues raised during a student rally Jan. 11 to pressure the university to raise the pay of janitors, custodians, dining-service…