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Dems ’throwing in the towel’ on property tax rebates?
Peter Biondi, Hillsborough If the Democrat-controlled Legislature passes Gov. Jon Corzine’s budget that will eliminate property tax rebates for New Jersey homeowners, except for senior citizens and the disabled, people won’t need to search their memories too far to recall when the comment was made by Assembly Budget Committee Chairman Louis Greenwald that the rebate…
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MANVILLE: Smiling faces greet visiting ABIS students
By Eileen Oldfield Staff Writer At first, the 22 eighth-graders from two of Michelle Mongillo’s social studies classes who went to Bridgeway Nursing Home, in Bridgewater, were nervous about visiting the residents. But the residents’ smiling faces as the students led them through games, arts and crafts or simply spoke with them quickly made the…
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MANVILLE: Fire call changes parade’s plan
By Eileen Oldfield Staff Writer It was 15 minutes before the Memorial Day parade step-off on Sunday afternoon the marchers were lined up and ready to begin when sirens from the Fire Departments and Rescue Squad trucks pierced the air. ”Memorial Day is a solemn occasion, so when we heard the sirens, we…
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MONROE: Raccoon positive for rabies
By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer MONROE — In Middlesex County’s second confirmed case of rabies in 2009, Monroe animal control officers captured a rabid raccoon May 20 on North Disbrow Hill Road. Officers responded to a report that a raccoon had gone into a pot belly pig’s pen, according to a press release from the…
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CENTRAL JERSEY: Polling info for township and borough
Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in East Windsor and Hightstown. All four Hightstown districts will vote this year in the gymnasium at St. Anthony of Padua Church Hall, located at 156 Maxwell Ave. Polls in East Windsor will be open at the follow locations: Districts…
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On Campus
Raritan Valley Community College awarded associate degrees and certificates to more than 440 graduates at its 40th annual spring commencement May 13, including the following local students: Manville: Maria Luiza Bartman (AAS Nursing), Kevin Clarke Jr. (AA – Criminal Justice), Eileen Ann Coppola (AA – Liberal Arts), Joseph Patrick Fleming (AAS – Electric Utility…
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CRANBURY PRESS AREA: Primary elections Tuesday
By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer Primary season officially has arrived as the various parties and municipalities gear up for Tuesday’s race. In Cranbury, Mayor Pari Stave and Committeeman Tom Panconi are stepping down, leaving two open seats for the upcoming election. In the Republican corner, Jay Taylor and Dan Mulligan are vying for the primary…
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ROBBINSVILLE: Scott wins trio of events at sectionals
By: Kyle Moylan Sports Editor The Robbinsville High School girls’ track team put together a tremendous perýormance this past weekend, placing second in the Central Jersey Group I field with 71 points. New Providence won the team title with 75 points. “It was a fun meet that was close all the way with…
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CENTRAL JERSEY: Changing of the guard?
Challenge to borough Democrat stalwarts highlight primary By Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer Tuesday’s primary election could lead to a changing of the guard in Hightstown, whereas it’s three Democrats and two Republicans seeking three council seats in East Windsor, where Democrats have long ruled the roost. Four Democrats are competing for two seats…
