Category: archives
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Monroe mulls green goals
Environmental element eyed for Master Plan By Maria Prato-Gaines MONROE The Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association presented a municipal assessment to the Township Council on Monday, outlining environmental protection goals, some of which will likely have an impact on upcoming Master Plan revisions. Susan Charkes, the Watershed Association’s environmental planning specialist, discussed 10 elements that…
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East Windsor cutting Robbinsville fire aid
Action follows billing deadline from Fried By Vic Monaco, Managing Editor The war of words between Robbinsville and East Windsor over the issue of responding to East Windsor fires has reached a boiling point – and prompted a significant change in their working relationship. Days after Robbinsville Mayor Dave Fried said he would begin billing…
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MOVIE TIMES: Aug. 29-Sept. 4
Movies and times are valid from Aug. 29-Sept. 4. Because of the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, it is wise to call the theater before leaving home. EAST BRUNSWICK MEGA MOVIES (732-651-6342): College (R) Fri.- Thurs. 12:20, 2:30, 5, 7:20, 9:40. Babylon A.D. (PG13) Fri.-Thurs. 12, 2:25, 4:40, 7:10, 9:25. Disaster Movie (PG13) Fri.-Thurs. 11:55,…
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Zoners nix Wawa gas plan
By Davy James MONROE The Zoning Board of Adjustment voted unanimously on Tuesday to deny an application for a Wawa gas station and multibuilding retail center on Route 33, eliciting cheers from an audience of about 100 residents. The complex, which was proposed for the intersection of Route 33 and Butcher Road, was to…
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District schools ‘ready for opening day’
By Anthony V. Coppola, Staff Writer With opening bells scheduled to ring Thursday for the 2008-2009 school year at East Windsor Regional schools, the district’s superintendent has deemed things “in great shape.” ”It’s the first time in a while we have been able to focus solely on education over the summer, instead of bricks and…
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Township briefs
By Audrey Levine Staff Writer Robin Road fire zones OK’d The Township Committee unanimously approved an ordinance Tuesday to amend Hillsborough’s fire zones to include new locations. The ordinance was approved by a 4-0 vote; Committeeman Carl Suraci was absent the meeting. The new fire zones added in the ordinance are at Cardinal Village-Robin Road,…
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Robert E. Gibbons
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP – Robert E. Gibbons, 82, died Saturday at Compassionate Care Hospice at St. Francis Medical Center. Born in Russelville, Kent., Mr. Gibbons lived most of his life in Trenton. He was in the Navy before working for Haines and DeLaval Turbine Co. He was dedicated to stock car racing for 65 years, both…
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Dorothy B. Stack
EAST WINDSOR Dorothy B. Stack, 84, died Wednesday at the University Medical Center at Princeton. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was a longtime area resident. She was a member of the St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church in Hightstown for more than 25 years. She was involved with the Women’s Auxiliary of the…
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EWRSD sports doctor could lose license
Gets probation for tax evasion By Anthony V. Coppola, Staff Writer The East Windsor Regional School District’s longtime sports physician, whose contract was renewed earlier this month, was sentenced to three years’ probation last month for income tax evasion related to kickbacks from a medical laboratory. Dr. Brian Shaffer, along with two of…
