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  • Governor orders full study of Millstone Bypass

    Surprise announcement means a one- to two-year wait for completion of a full environmental impact statement. By: David M. Campbell    WEST WINDSOR – Rejecting the findings of one of her own agencies, Gov. Christie Whitman on Thursday ordered the state Department of Transportation to conduct a full environmental impact statement on the proposed Millstone Bypass.…

  • Panel helps keep towns, residents posted on toxics

    By:Amanda Bok         The South Brunswick-area Community Advisory Panel, made up of residents and representatives from local chemical companies, has been meeting since 1992 to promote dialogue, openness and to educate residents about what types of chemicals they use and what safety precautions are in place to prevent accidents.     A panel of 15…

  • National, local seats on ballot

    On Tuesday, voters will have a few choices to make. By:Matthew Armstrong    On Tuesday, voters will have a few choices to make.    On the ballot this election day are those running for president, U.S. senator, the 12th District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, Middlesex County clerk and two seats for Middlesex County Board…

  • Ordinance would allow public works director to run water plant

    Council meeting preview By: Mark Moffa        HIGHTSTOWN – The Borough Council will vote Monday on two ordinances introduced last month.    Ordinance 2000-27, introduced Oct. 16, will allow Public Works Superintendent Larry Blake to continue to serve as superintendent of the borough’s water plant.    Mr. Blake has been serving in both positions, but, according to…

  • Letter contradicted by facts in story

    Letter to the editor To the editor:    In his letter in the Oct. 27 edition of the Herald regarding the CBTR’s orchestrated disruption of the October Twin Rivers Board of Trustees meeting, CBTR member Al Wally regurgitates the same tired and flawed rhetoric that he and his CBTR mates have been using to stir up…

  • GOP candidates outline platform issues

    LETTER TO THE EDITOR To the editor:    As we draw closer to Nov. 7, we as candidates wanted to take a moment to emphasize several of the issues that we would like to address if elected to the council.    Of utter importance is the building of a community center for all residents of the borough…

  • Councilman chides warehouse opponents

    Morgan: Community’s greater good not considered by neighbors By: David M. Campbell    WEST WINDSOR – Opposition is growing to a proposed warehouse and office complex given a preliminary thumbs up by the Planning Board last month.    But board member and Township Councilman Charles Morgan is chastising a fellow council member for her criticism and urging…

  • Red Ribbon program sends vital message

    BEACON EDITORIAL — Nov. 2, 2000 By:Hillsborough Beacon    Kudos to school officials, parents and students who poured their energy into planning and promoting Red Ribbon Week this past week to encourage healthy lifestyles.    While some students may scoff at the "good, clean fun" message of this past week, we applaud the goal of preventing substance…

  • New plan for senior housing proposed in Princeton

    The proposal calls for nearly 200 units between Mount Lucas Road and Route 206. By: David Weinstein    A concept plan proposing 196 independent-living units for seniors between Mount Lucas Road and Route 206 was presented Thursday night to the Princeton Regional Planning Board.    No action was taken by the board, and it was unknown at…