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Capitol Health wins ambulance contract
East Windsor lays off two employees Michael Arges EAST WINDSOR — The Township Council voted unanimously Tuesday, March 28, to spend $1 a year to contract with Capital Health Systems of Helene Fuld Medical Center for emergency medical services. The township already has issued layoff notices to two township employees who have been helping…
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County adds $500,000 to building fund
Grant to back new East Windsor senior center Michael Arges EAST WINDSOR — East Windsor Township will receive $500,000 for a new community center for senior citizens as part of a new Mercer County initiative called Mercer Seniors 2000, according to East Windsor Mayor Janice Mironov. The grant was announced at a news conference…
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Beth El history recalls members’ ‘self-sacrifice’
East Windsor author’s book pays tribute to past presidents of synagogue Michael Arges “Self-sacrifice” is a hallmark of the history of the Jewish community in East Windsor, said Lew Meixler, author of “History and Recollections of Beth El Synagogue.” A member of the conservative Jewish congregation since 1967, Mr. Meixler lives on Cherry Brook…
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School budget goes to voters
Plan calls for cutting nine teachers Michael Arges Teacher layoffs, testing and paperwork headed the debate at Monday’s meeting of the East Windsor Regional school board, as the board voted to send a $49.8 million budget to voters on April 18. If accepted by voters, the budget will increase taxes by 5 percent in…
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Buses could boost taxes
School ballot may include special question Frank D’Amico UPPER FREEHOLD — Voters in next month’s school elections may face a special question on whether to buy additional buses needed to avoid a proposed new school starting schedule. If a separate question regarding “tiered busing” is placed on the ballot April 18, it will ask…
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Township backs cell tower foes
Bordentown committee opposes 200-foot-high tower Susan Van Dongen BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — Mayor Joseph Foster said the Township Committee will back resident opposition to the 200-foot public safety tower that Burlington County’s Department of Emergency Management wants to construct in the Groveville section of the township. “We do embrace your concerns and we are moving…
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School board explains budget
Busing a concern in Upper Freehold Frank D’Amico UPPER FREEHOLD — Residents commented on the 2000-01 school budget at a hearing Monday night, voicing concerns about a proposed new busing schedule and cuts to several programs. The proposed budget, which on Wednesday night was expected to be voted upon by the Board of Education,…
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Florence proposes $13 million school budget
Spending plan would hike tax rate by 2 cents Vanessa Holt FLORENCE — When preparing a school budget, “you’re not just trying to cut taxes, you’re shaping the future of the kids you’re serving,” said Superintendent Ernie Brattstrom at Monday’s Board of Education meeting. Mr. Brattstrom presented a revised 2000-2001 budget that will produce…
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School board explains budget
Busing a concern in Upper Freehold Frank D’Amico UPPER FREEHOLD — Residents commented on the 2000-01 school budget at a hearing Monday night, voicing concerns about a proposed new busing schedule and cuts to several programs. The proposed budget, which on Wednesday night was expected to be voted upon by the Board of Education,…
