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  • Martin Borsuk, 75

       MONROE – Martin Borsuk, 75, of Monroe Township died Aug. 3 at home.    Born in Carteret, Mr. Borsuk resided most of his life in Monroe Township.    He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving as a petty officer first class from 1942 to 1946.    He was Scoutmaster from 1963 to 1969, founder…

  • Letters

    Gerenser explains his actions To the editor:    With regard to Kathleen Brown’s letter of July 27, I will ignore her childish taunts and name-calling.    I will respond to her half-truths factually.    Clearly her letter is the opening volley of next year’s political campaign. As such, it defends the party line for the failed Jay Snyder-Fred…

  • Panel sets guidelines for home businesses

    Jack Mozloom: "People that currently have a home-based business are going to have to register and they’re going to have to make the case that they’re not bothering anybody." By: Mark Moffa    WASHINGTON – The township’s subcommittee charged with creating an ordinance governing home-based businesses this week established guidelines, including registration with the township.    "It’s…

  • Editorial: City bargained for benefit of all

       Too bad West Amwell residents didn’t have the expertise of Lambertville officials available to them when negotiating a settlement with a developer.    West Amwell taxpayers saw $4 million go to Calton Homes because township officials failed to have a Mt. Laurel housing plan in place. The developer sued the township, the developer got to build…

  • EDITORIAL: YMCA ground-breaking is beginning of good times

       It was a day of smiles Saturday for the South Brunswick Family YMCA.    Family members, staffers and members of the Board of Directors were beaming as they took out the shovels and broke ground on their new home on Culver Road.    From the beginning this was the goal, to establish not just an array of…

  • Couple seeks OK for bed and breakfast

    Owners want to transform historic residence By: Cynthia Williamson        LAMBERTVILLE – A city couple are seeking permission from the Board of Adjustment to transform their historic 111 N. Union St. residence to a bed and breakfast.    The owners, Richard and Mary Freedman, would need site plan approval and several variances from the board.    A…

  • Pro soccer team eyes Millstone site

    New Jersey Stallions want to build a soccer field and spectator seating on 40 acres across from the Dairy Queen By: Frank C. D’Amico    MILLSTONE – A professional men’s soccer team has expressed interest in building a sports facility on Route 526.    The New Jersey Stallions soccer club wants to build a soccer field and…

  • Democrats plan strategy to gain seat

    By: Mark Moffa    WASHINGTON – The township’s Democratic Club gathered last week in hopes of finding a candidate to run for the Township Committee position vacated by the July 29 death of Richard Folsom.    The club, which met last month for the first time in three years, is hoping to win a seat on the…

  • East Franklin, Eglantine to get stop signs

    By: John Tredrea    At the request of numerous residents of a northeastern Pennington neighborhood where many young children live and play, the Borough Council voted unanimously Monday to add two stop signs to a T-shaped intersection that already has one sign.    The new stop signs will be at the eastern end of eastbound East Franklin…