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  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Making the prom a happy one

    by Davy James, Staff Writer    Thanks to the efforts and generosity of countless individuals throughout the county, obtaining a prom dress will be as easy as trying one on.    Through a project called Hope’s Chest, about 500 prom dresses were donated over the past few months to St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Monmouth Junction to…

  • EDITORIAL: Graffiti law has a place in Manville

       We were surprised — and more than a bit disappointed — in the reaction and response to the Borough Council’s proposed ordinance to combat graffiti.    We understand many viewed the ordinance’s imposition of potential fines for property owners who do not remove graffiti from their homes and buildings as being an onerous punishment, but we…

  • WEST AMWELL: Elementary budget calls for 2-cent tax rate hike

    Owner of house assessed at township average of $456,700 would pay $91.53 more, for a total tax bill of $3,078.16 By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    WEST AMWELL — The average taxpayer would see an increase of almost $92 in his property tax bill if voters approve West Amwell Elementary School’s proposed 2009-10 budget of $4,323,799…

  • POLICE BEAT: Bordentown City

       David Melton II, 35, and his wife Sonja Melton, 37, both of Bordentown City, were charged March 21 with simple assault and defiant trespass.    Police said after closing for the night, employees of the HOB Tavern on Second Street heard pounding on the front door at 1:55 a.m. Then they opened it, Mr. and Ms.…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Firm to prepare plans for Kushner tract

    by Audrey Levine, The Packet Group    ROBBINSVILLE — Despite one negative vote because of a concern of spending money before a budget has been finalized, the Township Council has approved a resolution to enter into a professional services agreement with Remington, Vernick & Arango Engineers to create conceptual plans for the township-owned 40-acre Kushner tract.…

  • POLICE BEAT: Mansfield

       Kevin R. Thomas, 47, of Trenton, was charged March 26 with theft of moveable property. Police said a resident reported the theft of several pieces of jewelry from her Columbus residence March 24.    Police said they determined Mr. Thomas stole the items in February. He was lodged in Burlington County Jail in lieu of $5,000.

  • NORTHERN BURLINGTON: ‘Footloose’ brings back the ’80s

    NORTHERN BURLINGTON: ‘Footloose’ brings back the ’80s

    Lauren Delfing and Tyler Schneckenberger rehearse their roles as Ariel and Ren McCormick in Northern Burlington Regional High School’s production of "Footloose." Staff photo by Phil McAuliffe.

  • Rubber Ducky race slated for April 26

    The winning duck will take home $1,000. There are prizes for runners-up and ticket sales are limited    The Lambertville Area Education Foundation, the Lambertville Public Schools’ sixth-grade class, the South Hunterdon Parent Teacher Student Association and their parents are holding a Rubber Ducky Race during Shad Fest weekend, on April 26 at 5 p.m.    The…

  • PLUMSTED: POLICE BEAT

       Kristin Woodruff, 31, of Browns Mills, was charged March 24 with theft.    Police said an internal investigation by the CVS Pharmacy loss-prevention department had found that Ms. Woodruff had stolen $1,638 worth of medication over about six months from the CVS pharmacy on Jacobstown Road, where she was employed as a pharmacy technician.    Police said…