Category: archives
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HIGHTSTOWN: Borough won’t budge on taxi insurance threshold
By Matt Chiappardi, Staff Writer HIGHTSTOWN The Borough Council did not budge this week on lowering the $100,000 taxi insurance requirement it had not been enforcing for nearly five years. That’s despite four cab companies claiming the regulation, higher than the $35,000 state minimum, would force them out of town. Manuel Mendita, of East Windsor-based…
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JAMESBURG: Borough leaving council seat open until January
By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer As of the Borough Council’s Nov. 11 meeting, the municipal body is short one member, with a councilman’s election defeat leaving an open seat until January. Former Councilman Russell White lost his bid for a three-year term on council to Democratic candidate Tom Busco and Republican candidate Gregory Newton. Mr.…
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LAWRENCE: Two charged in robbery at bus stop
By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer FLORENCE — A woman and a teenage girl have been charged in the armed robbery of a woman waiting for a bus, according to police. Shalita L. Henderson, 18, and a 17-year-old girl, both of Florence, were charged Nov. 18 and Nov. 19, respectively, with armed robbery, aggravated assault,…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Mutual appreciation
Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8370 stand at attention during a 21-gun salute opening the township’s first Veterans Day celebration. Staff photo by Audrey Levine
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Fun, games and family
Emily and Rayna Steinberg try to win tickets as they get the Wacky Ducks at jerZjump. Staff photo by John Keating
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MONROE: Democrat seeks recount in Monroe
Ward 3 vote under dispute By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer MONROE After losing the race to represent the Third Ward in Monroe by 35 votes, Democratic candidate Stephen Dalina is seeking a recount. Mr. Dalina lost to Republican Michael Liebowitz 2,075 to 2,040 Nov. 3, with Mr. Liebowitz becoming the first Republican in about…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Fun, games and family
Winnie Chen and her cousin Jasmine Chen bounce around in the playground maze at jerZjump in South Brunswick. Staff photo by John Keating
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MANVILLE: School’s vets salute includes flag facts
By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer Ask Christ the King School student Desiree Domitrowski when it’s the right time to honor veterans, and she’ll tell you it’s “each and every second of every day.” ”Our heroes are fighting through the day and night for our freedom and I believe they we should persist in honoring…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Fun, games and family
Mathias Herrman and his mom, Peggy, ride together through the Artic Thunder at jerZjump. Staff photo by John Keating
