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HILLSBOROUGH: Police blotter for week of Dec. 22
Hillsborough police reported four thefts in the last two weeks of November. On Nov. 28, a Pioneer Drive resident reported a daytime burglary, with an estimated $5,444.96 worth of cash, jewelry and electronics taken. The same day, a Roycefield Road resident reported a 1986 GMC truck had been stolen from the property sometime since Nov.…
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UPPER FREEHOLD: Town acts to derail medical marijuana plan
Ordinance adopted Dec. 15; applicant says it may sue By Joanne Degnan, Managing Editor UPPER FREEHOLD — The Township Committee adopted an ordinance aimed at preventing a medical marijuana greenhouse operation from opening in town, despite the applicant’s request last week for elected officials to “take a step back” and reconsider the possible legal ramifications…
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LAWRENCE: Lovell says bullying reports are declining
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer In the three months since the state’s new anti-bullying law went into effect, Lawrence Township public school district officials have confirmed 30 incidents of harassment, intimidation or bullying (HIB), according to Superintendent of Schools Crystal Lovell. More incidents of alleged bullying were reported, but only 30 met the standard to…
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MANVILLE: Santa on fire truck thrills (and scares?) children
By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer The Camplain Road Volunteer Fire Company helped Santa this past weekend by escorting him and Mrs. Claus around Manville to give out pre-Christmas gifts to some good girls and boys. A fireman drove the firetruck, along with a truck pulling Santa’s sleigh, as they made their way all over…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Community calendar for week of Dec. 22
Israeli dancing is fun, exercise Thursday, Dec. 22 Anna Paun will lead Israeli folk dancing from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Temple Beth-El, 67 Route 206. Lessons and refreshments. It’s exercise and fun. Suggested donation of $7. Also on Jan. 12. Holiday party starts with dinner Friday, Dec. 23 Congregation Kehilat Shalom at 253 Belle…
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Philanthropic Technology Vendor, JK Group, Puts Its Money Where Its Mouth Is
By Robin Drew Plainsboro, NJ (November, 2011) – It’s one thing to “talk the talk.” It’s another thing for JK Group’s 200 employees to “walk the walk” by raising $12,000 in one month for the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK). During the month of November JK Group decided to host an internal fundraiser to support a…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Payroll firm CEO says he evaded taxes
Says he didn’t pay taxes on $1.8 million over three years Payroll firm CEO says he evaded taxes The former chief executive officer and sole owner of First Priority Pay, based in Hoboken, admitted Tuesday to trying to evade almost $500,000 in tax payments, according to U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman. Jerry Carter Jr., 32,…
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ALLENTOWN: Fire leaves family homeless
Robbinsville firefighter Brendan O’Donnell at the scene of a Dec. 14 house fire on High Street in Allentown Borough that left a mother and her three young children homeless. Photo by Steve Kadir, Local 3786
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ALLENTOWN: Fire leaves family homeless
Community responds with oupouring of donations By Joanne Degnan, Managing Editor ALLENTOWN A fast-moving fire left Rebecca Cyms-May and her family homeless a week before Christmas, but she says the outpouring of support she’s received from neighbors, school families, and even strangers has given her a lot to be thankful for this holiday season.…
