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  • LAWRENCE: Budget has 6-cent tax rate hike

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    The Township Council is forging ahead with plans to introduce the proposed 2011 municipal budget, which carries a 6-cent increase in the municipal property tax rate, on Tuesday night.    The council meeting begins at 7 p.m. and will be held in council chambers in the Municipal Building. A public hearing…

  • Bucks County Artists Open Doors to Students to Educate, Inspire and Impact

    Amanda Walsh Elephant’s Eye Bucks County Artist Studio Tour, has begun preparation for its fourth annual tour and Education Day in 2011. Each year, Elephant’s Eye kicks off the tour with a preview day that welcomes middle school, high school, and college student groups to tour the nationally and internationally acclaimed artists’ studios. They have…

  • Developer’s miscalculation shouldn’t cost taxpayers

    Bill Kelly, Robbinsville    I applaud the “no” decision by the Robbinsville Planning Board in regard to Sharbell’s application to convert age-restricted housing to all-age development. Having attended one of the hearings, I understand the board was under a lot of pressure from Sharbell as it trotted out its expert witnesses whom I am sure were…

  • LAWRENCE: Law to offer immunity to underage Samaritans

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Township Council gave final approval last week to an amended ordinance that would remove criminal penalties for under-age drinkers who report that a friend — who is also under 21 years old — is in distress from drinking too much alcohol.    Municipal Manager Richard Krawczun told Township Council that the…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Woman’s 1K-mile walk fights MS
  • LAWRENCE: Detective’s calling is aiding youngsters
  • POLICE BLOTTER: April 28, 2011

       A Trenton resident reported the theft of his Garmin navigation system and citizens band radio, worth a combined $250, from his work truck while it was parked at Hub Leasing Inc. on Brunswick Pike between 5 p.m. April 15 and 5:30 a.m. April 18, police said. There were no signs of forced entry.    Mark A.…

  • BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Alumni to be honored reflect on changes

    BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Alumni to be honored reflect on changes

    Brianna Hudik, 18, and her grandmother, Mae Hamilton, 83, are being honored at the annual Scholastic Achievement Award Banquet. Ms. Hamilton is being inducted into the Bordentown Alumni Hall of Fame for her public service achievements.

  • POLICE BLOTTER

       Lambertville police reported:    — On April 11, Officer Vincent Albani was checking out an illegally parked vehicle on Hancock Street. A check of one of the occupants, Andrey Bilovol, 29, of Morrisville, was found to have an active motor vehicle warrant out of Ewing Township Court for $ 385. Mr. Bilovol posted bail and was…