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  • HILLSBOROUGH: N.J. DOT contracts for buildings’ demolition

    By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer    As the Route 206 bypass project continues to move forward, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is preparing to work on another project that has been years in the making with a recent contract awarded to demolish buildings standing in the way of the widening of the highway.    A…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Vikings snap three-game slide at Edison

    By Ken Weingartner, Special Writer    Winning might not come easy for the South Brunswick High boys basketball team, but as the season progresses it might come more frequently.    The young Vikings – who have only one senior on the roster – were off to a 2-3 start to the campaign entering last night’s contest against…

  • MANVILLE: Borough appointments for 2010

       The following appointments were made during the Jan. 2 Borough Council reorganization:    Borough Attorney: Francis P. Linnus, Esq.; Borough Auditor: Suplee, Clooney; Bond Counsel: Steven Rogut, Esq.; Tax Attorney: Martin Allen, Esq.; COAH Attorney: Jeffrey Lehrer, Esq.; Redevelopment Attorney: William T. Cooper, Esq.; Utility Engineer: Purcell Associates; Environmental Engineer: Hatch, Mott, McDonald; Architect: Cornerstone Architectural;…

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    Left to right Jon Evans, Marybeth Evans, James Kozack.

  • PHS students organize HomeFront party

    By Margaret Mattes and Susan Liao On Wednesday December 16th, a group of Princeton High School students made their way to Ewing to host a holiday party for underprivileged children in Mercer County. They did so in an effort to make a difference in the lives of the children who live at HomeFront, a non-profit…

  • BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Police stop yields drug charges

    By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer    BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — Two Trenton men were charged this week after police found drugs and stolen property in a car pulled over for minor offenses, according to police reports.    Sunday afternoon, Christopher Sanchez, 20, the driver, was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana and…

  • UPPER FREEHOLD: County taking over dangerous roadway

    By Vic Monaco, Managing Editor    UPPER FREEHOLD — A long-discussed plan for Monmouth County to take control of and improve a dangerous section of Sharon Station Road has come to fruition.    Mayor Steve Alexander and Freeholder Director Barbara McMorrow have announced the signing of an agreement under which the county assumes jurisdiction along 1½ miles…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Local man seriously injured in Route 130 crash

    By Geoffrey Wertime, Packet Publications    ROBBINSVILLE — A serious crash Monday on Route 130 left a young township man in the hospital with head wounds, according to police.    Sean Nemazie, 18, was trapped inside a vehicle in which he was a passenger after his side of the vehicle hit a tree just south of Meadowbrook…

  • PLUMSTED: Police force grows to record number

    Staff report — The township has the largest police force in its history, following action by the Township Committee.     Dec, 30, the committee authorized the appointment of two new officers, bringing the total number of uniformed officers to 13. Mayor Ron Dancer said that is the highest in the department’s history.     Officer in…