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Energy Efficient Home Improvements May Reap Federal Tax Credits
By Gregg Semanick-IRS Spokesman MOUNTAINSIDE -Taxpayers who take energy saving steps this year and next may get bigger tax savings when they file their federal tax returns. The Nonbusiness Energy Property Credit, a tax credit for making energy efficient improvements to homes has been increased as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.…
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LAWRENCE: Police blotter from the Dec. 24 edition
A Fountayne Lane woman reported the theft of her wallet from her purse while she was shopping at Victoria’s Secret at the Quaker Bridge Mall between 5:15 and 5:20 p.m. Dec. 17, police said. The wallet contained personal papers. The Old Navy store at the Quaker Bridge Mall lost $83 to a woman who…
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CENTRAL JERSEY: Joint court approved by neighboring towns
By Vic Monaco, Managing Editor In a cost-cutting move for both towns, Upper Freehold and Millstone will merge their court systems, with the latter possibly saving about $125,000 a year. Steve Alexander, mayor of Upper Freehold, said Monday that the Township Committee agreed unanimously last week to move ahead with a plan for a joint…
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MONROE: Falcon fans attacked after win
Student hurt during fight in Colonia after basketball game By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer MONROE Colonia High School fans accosted parents and students outside of a basketball game with Monroe Township High School in Woodbridge on Dec. 18, sending one Monroe student to the hospital. Monroe basketball coach Bob Turco said the incident took…
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LAWRENCE: Meeting schedule
MONDAY, DEC. 28 Shade Tree Advisory Committee meeting in Town Hall in the Engineering Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY, JAN. 1 Reorganization meeting, noon at Town Hall. TUESDAY, JAN. 5 Township Council meeting, 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 6 Open Space Advisory Committee meets at Town Hall in the Manager’s Conference Room,…
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LAWRENCE: Winter’s first onslaught
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer The weekend snowstorm that was billed as a blizzard dumped 10 inches of the white stuff on Lawrence Township, resulting in a 90-minute delayed opening for the public schools and causing numerous minor accidents. Township officials began preparing for the snowstorm Friday, Municipal Manager Richard Krawczun said. The…
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JAMESBURG: Buckelew Mansion repairs on tap
Project going out for bids By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer JAMESBURG The borough is taking a major step toward reopening the Buckelew House as architects prepare to go out to bid for the project next month. Dec. 15, archeologists and engineers were out on the property making last-minute adjustments to the bid specifications, said…
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BORDENTOWN CITY: Budget worries loom for 2010
By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer BORDENTOWN CITY — Mayor James Lynch says he expects 2010 to be a better year for the city, but also is unsure what to anticipate financially. “Budget, budget and budget; that’s going to be the challenge,” he said. “It’s difficult to plan for anything, let alone 2010, when…
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BURLINGTON COUNTY: Area digs out from unusual December snowstorm
Phil McAuliffe Staff photo by Phil McAuliffe. Plows get ready for the snowstorm on Route 20 Saturday.
