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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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Housing woes may last through late ’09

    By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer    The local housing market has followed its expected downward course this year, and predictions it would begin to recover about this time have proved overly optimistic.    Many in the industry agree that prices are approaching or have already hit rock bottom, but there is some disagreement on how much things…