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  • EAST WINDSOR: Problems still seen with mixed-use development proposal

    By Matt Chiappardi, Staff Writer    EAST WINDSOR — In an attempt to bring its site plan more in line with the township Planning Board’s wishes, D&E Realty this week presented an updated version of its proposal for a mixed-use complex featuring a bank and restaurant on the south side of Route 130.    But at least…

  • UPPER FREEHOLD: Rural towns cheer ruling on police coverage

    By Jessica Ercolino, Staff Writer    Officials in rural towns like Upper Freehold and Millstone are thrilled their efforts to fight a mandate charging local taxpayers for state police coverage have paid off.    The State’s Council on Local Mandates recently nullified provisions of the state budget that would have required 89 municipalities to either pay for…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Borough leaders react to latest word from rug mill owner

    By Vic Monaco, Managing Editor    HIGHTSTOWN — After more than four years of negotiations and changed plans, perhaps nothing would surprise borough leaders and interested residents when it comes to the desires of developer John Wolfington.    That doesn’t mean anyone was happy to read a couple weeks ago that the owner of the rug mill…

  • MANVILLE: Like father, like son

    MANVILLE: Like father, like son

    Brendan Amos (left) joined his dad, Robert, at Franklin’s Somerset 25 Fire Co. following the death of firefighter John Collins in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Photo courtesy of Immaculata High School

  • CRANBURY: Cody elected to committee

    By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer    CRANBURY — Nearly75 percent of registered voters in Cranbury came out to cast their vote in what will now be considered a historic election, as the first African-American, Sen. Barack Obama, was overwhelmingly voted into the office as president of the United States.    All in all, 1,946 of 2,777 registered…

  • LAWRENCE: Obama scores 2-to-1 margin

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Lawrence Township voters cast their ballots overwhelmingly for Sen. Barack Obama, the Democratic nominee for president, helping the Illinois senator gain the presidency of the United States.    Sen. Obama outpolled his Republican rival, Sen. John McCain, by more than 2 to 1 in Lawrence Township. Sen. Obama received 9,123 votes…

  • MANVILLE: More soup for you

    MANVILLE: More soup for you

    Debbie Agans stirs a pot of Mulligatawny soup, made famous in the “Seinfeld” comedy show which high school students enjoyed last month. Photo by Mary Ellen Zangara

  • BORDENTOWN: One township race too close to call

    Bordentown Twp. awaits final count By Stephanie Prokop and Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writers    BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — Candidates were still sitting on the edge of their seats on Wednesday, as unofficial election results in a close race put incumbent Republican Bruce Hill, and Democrat newcomers James Cann and Jason Medina in the lead.    ”It’s a very…

  • S. BRUNSWICK: Pantry seeking food and cash

    by Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer    A struggling economy is one reason why more people are seeking help from the South Brunswick Food Pantry.    The township’s Social Services Food Pantry saw its largest number of needy families ever in October, according to Director LouAnne Wolf.    Ms. Wolf said that 53 families received aid from the pantry…