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  • CRANBURY: Township behind in revenue so far this year

    David Kilby, Managing Editor    CRANBURY — After reviewing the township’s midyear revenue and expenses, the Township Committee noticed the township is not receiving as much revenue as it expected.    The township budgeted to spend $5,455,778 by June 30 and spent $4,917,790, but property values are expected to go down again next year.    By June 30,…

  • IRENE: Too much water, too little light

    IRENE: Too much water, too little light

    Stockton and West Amwell By John Tredrea, Special Writer    Hurricane Irene caused quite a few problems — including flooding and loss of power — for many in Stockton Borough and West Amwell Township over the weekend.    Wilson Drive and Broad Street sustained significant damage from flash flooding during last weekend’s storm, Stockton Borough Mayor Stephen…

  • PARENTING PEARLS: It’s the quality of the heart that’s important

    Dr. Mae Sakharov    The first time I walked into the North Jersey Playhouse where I apprenticed throughout high school, I was met with the late openly gay comedian Charles Nelson Reilly wearing a dress preparing for his role in “Charlie’s Aunt.” Another apprentice and I began to observe more closely and came to the conclusion…

  • Schools: No harassment, intimidation or bullying

    By Ruth Luse, Managing Editor    A new statewide anti-bullying law goes into effect today (Sept.1).    The law, the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights, was signed by Gov. Chris Christie last January and puts in place new reporting requirements for any act of harassment, intimidation or bullying (HIB) by students against students.    The act can take place…

  • IRENE:MONROE: Private sector victim of hurricane

    IRENE:MONROE: Private sector victim of hurricane

    David Kilby, Managing Editor    MONROE — Even though none of the road were closed in Monroe, and damage to the overall township infrastructure was minimal, residents of Monroe surely felt the blow of Hurricane Irene on their private property.    According to the township’s FEMA relief application, 200 people were evacuated, 100 were displaced, and 250…

  • SOUTH WARD IN TRENTON,NJ IS NOT GETTING ENOUGH HELP

    SOUTH WARD IN TRENTON,NJ IS NOT GETTING ENOUGH HELP

    Just a few of those who need your help.

  • MCCC Joins with County for September 11 Remembrance Event Sept. 9, 11 a.m.

    By Wendy Humphrey West Windsor, N.J. — Mercer County Community College and the County of Mercer invite the community to observe the tenth anniversary of September 11, 2001 at a remembrance ceremony on Friday, September 9. The event will start at 11 a.m. in the Memorial Garden outside the Student Center on the college’s West…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Capital spending plan OK’d

    By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor    Township police will see upgrades to equipment and office organization as a result of a $646,300 capital spending plan approved by the Township Committee on Aug. 23.    Police radios will be updated and modified; $80,000 is tabbed for that. Defibrillators will be replaced in two more patrol cars at an…

  • IRENE:MONROE: Private sector victim of hurricane

    IRENE:MONROE: Private sector victim of hurricane

    M Edini Applegarth Volunteer Fire Company is flooded due to the rains of Hurricane Irene. Photo by Mario Edini.