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  • Cranbury candidates discuss plans for the library

    By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer    CRAN BURY — Both candidates for Township Committee say residents should get their say regarding whether Cranbury should build a free-standing library.    Dem ocrat John Ritter and Republican Win Cody are vying for one, three- year seat on the Township Committee.    T he Cranbury Public Library shares space with the…

  • Lawrence Planning Board considers traffic improvement districts

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    The township Planning Board is considering whether to commission a study to determine the feasibility of creating traffic improvement districts in Lawrence Township.    The Planning Board discussed the issue at its meeting Monday night.    Philip Caton, the board’s planning consultant, explained that a traffic improvement district is geared toward making…

  • Depot purchase moves ahead

    Depot purchase moves ahead

    By Audrey Levine Staff Writer Committee approves resolutions on property    HILLSBOROUGH — The Township Committee unanimously approved several resolutions advancing the purchase of the 369-acre General Services Administration Belle Mead Depot on Mountain View Road, Tuesday.    ”This is for things that will enhance Hillsborough,” Committeeman Bob Wagner said at the meeting. “This is where you…

  • Township man faces federal charges

       Two men, one from East Windsor and one from Toms River, have been charged in connection with the theft of federal money, totaling more than $200,000, intended to fuel mail trucks, officials confirmed.    Najar Singh, 50, of Dorchester Drive, was taken into custody Monday after a federal grand jury indicted him on one count of…

  • Borough maintenance plan could tend neglected houses

    By Audrey Levine Staff Writer    MANVILLE — With about 50 vacant houses in the borough — and another 10 to 15 not being maintained — the Borough Council is considering law to ensure their upkeep.    Councilman Ed Komoroski discussed a possible ordinance Monday, saying the seasonal maintenance, such as cutting grass and shoveling snow, often…

  • Lawrence clerk sees heavy voting interest as many seek absentee ballots

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Local officials say they are receiving an unprecedented number of requests for absentee ballots, reflecting a heightened interest in the Nov. 4 presidential election.    Any voter who believes they may be unable to get to their local polling place on Election Day can obtain an application for an absentee ballot…

  • University economists give views on financial crisis
  • Local emergency volunteers join statewide preparation drill

    Local emergency volunteers join statewide preparation drill

    These Hillsborough Community Emergency Response Team members took part in drills aimed at reinforcing their preparedness. Photo courtesy of Lynn Foelsch

  • South hires James Bevere as principal

    By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    WEST AMWELL — Sparta High School Vice Principal James Bevere will become South Hunterdon Regional High School’s new principal Monday.    The Board of Education voted unanimously to hire Mr. Bevere Sept. 16 at a salary of $105,000.    Mr. Bevere will replace Donald Woodring, who resigned in August and will become…