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  • With Holt ahead, Zimmer seeks recount in district

    The Republican candidate acknowledged that he is narrowly trailing Rep. Rush Holt. By: Jennifer Potash    Dick Zimmer, the Republican candidate for the 12th Congressional District, acknowledged Thursday that the final vote will show him behind Democrat Rep. Rush Holt and said he will seek a recount.    "The margin, as we would guess, would be in…

  • Veterans deliver moving reminder of freedom’s cost

    LIVING IN MANVILLE By:Mary Ellen Zangara    This past Saturday was a day to honor and thank all of those men and women who gave their lives to fight in the wars for our freedom. Veterans Day was celebrated on Sunday by our Veterans of Foreign War Post 2290 and their Ladies Auxiliary.    The day began…

  • Princeton school board zeroing in on building plan

    Two options are eliminated; three remain in contention. By: Jeff Milgram    It’s two down and three to go.    The Princeton Regional Board of Education’s Facilities Committee on Thursday rejected two high school construction options while asking its architects, The Hillier Group, to come up with preliminary cost estimates and to include athletic playing fields and…

  • Non-resident employees may have to pay for ‘privilege’

    Tax is part of proposed 2001 budget of $1.73 million By: Cynthia Williamson        NEW HOPE – People who work in the borough but don’t live there may have to pay $10 through a proposed "occupation privilege tax."    This was part of a proposed $1.73 million 2001 budget unveiled by Borough Council President Richard Hirschfield…

  • VIOLATORS CAN USE PLASTIC TO PAY

    Washington court to accept credit cardsFollowing in line with the Visa slogan, "It’s everywhere you want to be," the township has decided to extend the reach of your credit card to include a place you probably don’t want to be – the courtroom. By: Mark Moffa    WASHINGTON – Following in line with the Visa slogan,…

  • SCHOOL PLANNING GETS UNDER WAY

    Public contribtion on high school beginsAt a special Board of Education meeting held at the Pond Road Middle School cafetorium, approximately 75 residents gathered to discuss their plans and goals for a high school. By: Frank C. D’Amico    WASHINGTON – Public contribution to the township’s plan to build a high school began in earnest Tuesday…

  • Donald Murphy

    President Emeritus of HEWYBL, active in other youth programs By:Staff    EAST WINDSOR – Donald T. Murphy, 69, of East Windsor passed away Sunday at home.    Born in Elizabeth, Mr. Murphy resided in East Windsor for the past 33 years. He retired in 1990 from the Lockheed Corp. in Plainfield with over 30 years of employment.…

  • Thanksgiving service

    By: Ken Weingartner    ALLENTOWN – As a child growing up in Highland Park, the Rev. Patrick McDonnell participated in traditional Thanksgiving Day gatherings where his mother cooked plentiful meals for the assembled family.    Next week, the Rev. McDonnell will provide food for thought regarding Thanksgiving for an assembled spiritual family.    The Rev. McDonnell, parish administrator…

  • Dancer joins Washington PD

    By: Mark Moffa    WASHINGTON – The newest member of the township’s police force began work Monday.    Ronald Dancer Jr., a resident of New Egypt, will patrol an area closer to home after working with the Seaside Park Police Department for three years.    The change, from patrolling Seaside Park’s 1 square mile to Washington’s more than…