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Health official says siren is too loud
Allentown first aid squad members suggest two locations and a lower decibel level Adele Gambardella ALLENTOWN — Some first aid squad volunteers say the emergency siren in the borough is too loud, but they would like to find an alternative solution to the problem rather than eliminating the system completely. “We are not against…
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Kings Crossing in Montgomery Township
The Packet Group Only three opportunities remain to live in Montgomery Township at Matzel & Mumford’s Kings Crossing community. The community is down to its last three relocation-ready field models, according to Cynthia Weshnak, site manager and sales agent for the Coldwell Banker Princeton office, which is marketing the community through Coldwell Banker’s Broker Outreach…
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Millstone eyes larger lots
Proposed zoning change would limit housing growth Frank D’Amico MILLSTONE — A proposed ordinance that would increase the amount of land needed for residential development in certain areas of town has met with a mixed reaction from the public. The ordinance, if approved, will change minimum lot area for minor and major subdivisions in…
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Search narrows for schools leader
No deadline for decision in Chesterfield Vanessa S. Holt CHESTERFIELD — Interviews for a new chief school administrator have narrowed the field to a “final four” for another round of interviews this week, but the timeline for a final decision is not yet certain. “If the board doesn’t feel they have the right person,…
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Mayor wants more economic development
Bordentown Township’s Foster spearheads task force Susan Van Dongen BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — Mayor Joseph Foster Jr. is spearheading a task force to promote economic development here, and aims to put together a committee culled from the township’s sizable business community to act as a liaison between businesses and residents. “It’s been our intent for…
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Police to tape traffic stops
Cranbury, Monroe officers will go to the videotape John Saccwnti Drivers traveling through Cranbury and Monroe may want to say “cheese” the next time they’re pulled over by police. That’s because local police departments soon will have cameras and microphones as part of their regular complement of equipment, and will videotape all traffic stops…
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School busing proposal meets critics
Some parents in Upper Freehold call proposed schedule disruptive Frank D’Amico UPPER FREEHOLD — Parents opposed to the Upper Freehold Regional School District’s proposed three-tier busing schedule had an opportunity to voice their opinions to district administrators this week. The busing schedule, suggested by the Board of Education as a cost-saving measure, would be…
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Monroe offers pre-school special education
Goal is to bring students up to speed John Saccenti MONROE — The Monroe Township School District has been focusing efforts on special education students since the early 1980s. The goal is to bring them up to speed with their fellow students. The district’s pre-school special education program targets students with speech, mental or…
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Tax cuts loom in Cranbury
Homeowners could see 6.5$ drop in school taxes Matthew Armstrong CRANBURY — The public will get an opportunity to offer its opinions Tuesday on a school budget that would decrease school taxes by $325 for the average homeowner, thanks to the growth of tax ratables. The school board is proposing a 13-cent tax cut…
