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  • JAMESBURG: Borough to offer mortgage support

    By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer    JAMESBURG — For months borough officials have been discussing the economic woes plaguing local homeowners.    In an effort to empower residents, officials are hosting their first Mortgage Crisis Forum. The forum will have a panel of experts, who will address any number of housing and finance options, said Brenda Deans,…

  • State offers quit-smoking assistance

        Dieting, exercise and smoking cessation are typically the top three items on everyone’s list of personal goals, yet without the proper support they too often go unrealized.     In New Jersey, approximately 1.15 million residents — or 17 percent of adults — smoke. Of that number, nearly 76 percent want to quit, yet without…

  • Residents cites Targonski’s experience

    Paul A. Gerike of Bordentown City To the editor:    Zigmont Targonski is running for Bordentown City Commission. I whole-heartedly support him and I believe other residents of Bordentown City should do likewise. Zig has the experience and the commitment to our fine city that we deserve.    Zig was a commissioner and mayor two terms ago.…

  • Cheesman supporter addresses voters

    Valerie Sassaman of Bordentown City To the editor:    I grew up in the Bordentown area and moved into Bordentown City 14 years ago. My husband and I are both so very proud of our city, our restaurants, stores, art galleries, and the new library. Bordentown has come a long way and I know that could…

  • Wehrman supporter lists accomplishments

    Vicki Gaudier of Bordentown City To the editor:    As a permanent full-time resident of Bordentown City, I am writing to support John Wehrman’s for City Commissioner.    I first met Mr. Wehrman after calling the Police Dept to report a diesel fuel spill and potential fire hazard in front of my house at the intersection of…

  • Neighbor supports incumbent Wehrman

    Barbara A. Smith of Bordentown City To the editor:    I have the good fortune to be a neighbor and friend of John Wehrman. My observation is that he is a person who consistently upholds his City Commissioner position with integrity and always responds to our community’s needs.    John is not afraid to “roll up his…

  • SPRINGFIELD: Bail set at $2 million in horse farm slayings

    By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer    MOUNT HOLLY — The man charged in the murder of his two co-workers at a local horse farm is being held on $2 million bail, officials confirmed Tuesday.    Carlos Reyes, 41, was charged March 6 with two counts of knowing and purposeful murder. He appeared in court Monday, but officials…

  • This is the Year to Succeed — NJ Quitcenters Help Break the Cycle of Smoking Addiction

    By This is the Year to Succeed — NJ Quitcenters Help Break the Cycle of Smoking Addiction UMDNJ School of Public Health Quitcenter a Resource for Those Who Want to Quit Dieting, exercise and smoking cessation are typically the top three items on everyone’s list of personal goals, yet without the proper support they too…

  • BORDENTOWN CITY: City taxes could increase

    By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer    BORDENTOWN CITY — The city is proposing an increase of about 3.5 percent in the municipal tax rate this year.    Of $4.9 million in the budget this year, which is up about $150,816 from last year, $2,947,391 would be raised through taxation, an increase of about $98,612 over 2008.    That…