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EAST WINDSOR: Tree money on its way
By Evan Grossman, Staff Writer EAST WINDSOR — The check is in the mail. Mayor Janice Mironov said this week the township expects the first reforestation settlement payment from the state “any moment.” The town is due more than $4 million, broken into three payments over the next three years. The first payment from the…
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Small Business Saturday set
By: centraljersey.com To celebrate the first Small Business Saturday, American Express card members will earn a $25 credit by spending $25 or more at select small businesses this Saturday. The Learning Express on Route 206 in Hillsborough is a certified small business and will participate in the program. Customers must register their American Express cards…
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Tree money on its way
By: centraljersey.com Money 8MONEY Evan Grossman Staff Writer EAST WINDSOR – The check is in the mail. Mayor Janice Mironov said this week the township expects the first reforestation settlement payment from the state "any moment." The town is due more than $4 million, broken into three payments over the next three years. The first…
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Public gets its say Dec. 2 on school’s fate
By Amber Cox SPRINGFIELD The Board of Education plans to hold a special public hearing to discuss the future options for the 300-student Springfield Elementary School at 7 p.m. Dec. 2 in the school. Superintendent Joseph Miller said the board is not moving in any direction yet and is only gathering facts and options.…
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Cell tower variance issue to go back to zoning board
By Lea Kahn The Cellco Partnership’s application for a use variance to build a cell tower on the Peterson’s Nursery property on Route 206 at Province Line Road will return to the township Zoning Board of Adjustment next week. The zoning board will consider the use variance application at a special meeting, set for Wednesday…
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MANVILLE: Walking program marches on
Up to 70 walkers stroll MHS hallways Manville Recreation is once again sponsoring its Walking Program for adults at Manville High School. The program has been very successful as adults get to exercise while walking. Jo Pawlik-Brous runs the program that began in October and is held every Tuesday and Thursday night from 6:30 to…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK- Camoratta eyes Assembly seat
BY Charles W. Kim, Managing Editor Township Councilman Joe Camoratta is putting his hat in the ring to fill the vacant state Assembly seat in District 14. ”South Brunswick and Middlesex County need to be represented in Trenton,” Mr. Camoratta, 57, said Monday. “Mercer (County) already has representation (from the district).” Mr. Camoratta, in his…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Mayor elect getting set to begin term
By Evan Grossman, Staff Writer HIGHTSTOWN — From a previous life on Wall Street, Steve Kirson has begun his indoctrination into borough politics along Main Street. The mayor-elect, who will take office in January, has started attending meetings and getting ready to take over for Mayor Bob Patten, who has held the office the last…
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Illuminating the Season
Hanukkah offers gifts that are less tangible than money or wrapped presents By Michele Alperin Surprising as it may be to many, Hanukkah’s historical connection to serious gift giving is tenuous at best. But with Jews living in an open society, particularly in the United States, the influence of Christmas has expanded the typical Hanukkah…
