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CENTRAL JERSEY: Voters OK East Windsor Regional school budget; Abel defeats Weisman
Voters approved the East Windsor Regional School District’s budget Wednesday, with 1,119 votes cast in favor of the measure and 929 votes cast against it, the school district announced on its website. In the race for one East Windsor seat on the regional school board, New Brunswick Middle School teacher Lisa Abel, a political novice,…
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MANVILLE: Owners combining styles at new Millstone Grille
By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer Manville’s new restaurant the Millstone Grille on North Main Street is another place to enjoy some dining at reasonable prices. The Millstone Grille opened a few months ago and is getting the diners coming in. Sam Abolata and his business partner, Frank Cotroneo, are the owners and are combining…
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HILLSBOROUGH: So close, yet so far apart
Gentleman neighbors Lance, Holt at ends of political spectrum in Congress By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor Rush Holt came to Congress via a background in physics. Rep. Leonard Lance concentrated on history and the law. Mr. Holt, a liberal Democrat from Hopewell Township, and Mr. Lance, a conservative Republican from Clinton Township, co-exist as neighbors…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Senior citizen news for week of April 28
Chapter A meets the first Thursday of the month in the municipal complex. We are open to new members. Doors open at 11:30, allowing you time to review the activities we offer. The meeting begins at 12:30 p.m. Dick Meier is president; you can call him at 908-359-6948 if you have a question. Upcoming trips:…
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WEST AMWELL: School budget plan is rejected
WEST AMWELL — Voters on Wednesday defeated the West Amwell Elementary School budget, 238-215. Approval of the $3,790,114 tax levy would have resulted in a school tax increase of about $50 for the average homeowner. Kevin Snyder (304 votes), Christine Baker (289) and incumbent Aaron Balog (276) ran unopposed for seats on the West Amwell…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Police, Township Committee at odds over budget
Leaders would cut $250,000 — perhaps by laying off four officers — to stay under tax-levy cap By Andrew Corselli, Staff Writer Police officers, some uniformed and some in casual attire, from throughout the state packed during Tuesday’s Township Committee meeting to protest the potential layoffs of four township officers. Hillsborough fire and rescue personnel…
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PLUMSTED: Lacrosse season will complete Wills’ NE career
By Justin Feil, The Packet Group Dylan Wills will get to rest this summer. . . finally. The New Egypt High School senior has played three sports for all four of his years, and he’s at the end of the road now. It’s been quite a start to his final scholastic year with the football…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Tax assessment appeal deadline is Monday
About 100 requests for lower tax values have been filed so far As of Wednesday, 96 township property owners have filed appeals of their tax assessments. The paperwork is due by 4:30 p.m. Monday in county and township tax offices. The number of appeals may be reflective of the unusual nature of the year; in…
