Category: archives
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MILLSTONE: Government restructuring eyed, along with job cuts
By Vic Monaco, Managing Editor MILLSTONE As the new year begins amid decreasing aid and revenue, this township finds itself reviewing ways of restructuring its operations. And that will likely mean some personnel cuts, says Mayor Nancy Grbelja. ”A review of all township operations is currently being conducted to determine how and where we…
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BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Two injured in prison fight
By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP A 13-inmate fight at the Juvenile Medium Security Facility on Burlington Road left an inmate and a corrections officer with minor injuries last week, officials confirmed. The fight lasted about five minutes and sent the two injured people to the hospital where both were treated and released,…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Police seeking citizen recruits
By Davy James, Staff Writer As part of its ongoing mission to involve township residents in community policing, the South Brunswick Police Department is accepting applications for the 2010 session of the Citizens Police Academy. The program seeks to educate residents about the activities of the department on the premise that informed citizens will be…
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The Adventures Of Shamus The Leprechaun
By Paul E.Harvey Jr Leprechaun finds Treasure more valuableThen Gold Paul E.Harvey,Jr., Spins a delightful tale in his first Children’s book about a crafty little leprechaun who leaves his precious pot of gold in order to fullfill a very important and secret mission. Cunning little Shamus loves nothing more than to spend his day…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Appeals panel backs builder
Northumberland dispute heads back to planners By Davy James, Staff Writer A state appellate court ruled last week that South Brunswick Township was wrong when it denied a hearing in 2007 for a developer seeking an extension on its zoning approvals to complete the infrastructure for a large office park to be built adjacent to…
