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  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK – BOE passes budget with 12-cent tax hike

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – BOE passes budget with 12-cent tax hike

    By Mary Brienza, Staff writer    The Board of Education unanimously passed the proposed 2011-2012 budget Monday night that will carry a 12.2-cent increase in the tax rate per $100 of assessed value if approved by voters.    The plan keeps the same $103 million tax levy the district has had for the last two years, but…

  • EAST WINDSOR: School budget plans to cut 10 positions

    By Doug Carman, Staff Writer    The East Windsor Regional School District cut $100,000 in substitute teacher stipends to spare a teaching position and an occupational therapy specialist, according to Superintendent Ed Forsthoffer’s explanation of the revised $75.4 million budget that will go before voters next month.    Dr. Forsthoffer said the $100,000 was actually a savings…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Municipal offices may reopen Fridays

    By JoanneDegnan, Staff Writer    ROBBINSVILLE — It’s no April Fools’ joke.    Township municipal offices will be open Friday, April 1, for the first time in a year and then every Friday thereafter.    The Township Council on March 24 introduced a $20.3 million municipal operating budget for 2011 that contains no increase in the local tax…

  • Three South Brunswick Boy Scouts in Troop 90 earn the rank of Eagle Scout.

    By John Ryan, Jake Zamorski and Thomas Grant will receive formal recognition of their Boy Scout Eagle Award at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Saturday, April 9th, 2011. The ceremony will be held at The Community Presbyterian Church 57 Sand Hills Road Kendall Park, NJ.  Eagle Scout is the highest honor that can…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK – New eatery brings Tex-Mex cuisine

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – New eatery brings Tex-Mex cuisine

    By Mary Brienza, Staff Writer    Residents can once again get a taste of Texas and Mexico in the South Brunswick Square Mall.    Franklin Park resident Dr. Vishal Mehta, 41, redesigned the former One South Steakhouse in the mall in order to give his customers healthier food choices at a better price.    ”Many people can’t afford…

  • Book Signing with Local Author

    By Alexandra Sileo Rahway, NJ, April 3, 2011 – – On Sunday, April 3rd at 2:00 p.m., Casa Borinquen restaurant (44 E Cherry St, Rahway, NJ, 07065) will host the official book launch of Lillian Aragonés collection of poems entitled, “Lily: A Collection of Poems and Reflections.”  In addition to a book signing, the event…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK – BOE passes budget with 12-cent tax hike

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – BOE passes budget with 12-cent tax hike

    Staff photo by Mary Brienza Teachers union president Christopher Hines addresses the Board of Education Monday night.

  • WEST AMWELL: Zoners give OK to solar installation

    By Cynthia Williamson, Special Writer    WEST AMWELL — West Amwell Township’s first-ever solar energy facility got the green light from the Zoning Board of Adjustment when it met March 22 to continue testimony on the application.    Following months of public hearings, Green Power of West Amwell LLC received unanimous approval from the board to build…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK – New eatery brings Tex-Mex cuisine

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – New eatery brings Tex-Mex cuisine

    Staff photo by Mary Brienza The El Dorado restaurant located on Route 1 in Monmouth Junction had its grand opening last weekend and is owned by Franklin Park resident Dr. Vishal Mehta.