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Editorial-Aug. 7, 2008
Police service comes at a price By Mae Rhine, Managing Editor We find it hard to believe municipalities are shocked at the state’s decision to make them pay for state police coverage. It’s been talked about for quite some time. And with the economy in the state it is, it was only a matter of…
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Jack-knifed tractor-trailer causes brush fire
By Audrey Levine Staff Writer Sherry Ann Hutchins, 51, of Georgia, was issued a summons for careless driving after her tractor-trailer jack-knifed and tore down an electrical service line, causing a small brush fire on Hillsborough Road, at 2:51 p.m. July 29. According to police, Ms. Hutchins had attempted to make a u-turn to the…
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City pledges to preserve safe, clean neighborhood
By Stephanie Prokop, Staff Writer BORDENTOWN CITY—Police and city officials told about 50 residents gathered at an outdoor neighborhood meeting July 28 they refuse to stand for transient violence in the city and intend to increase police presence in affected areas. A month after the June 29 shooting that left Fieldsboro residents David Pickett…
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HEALTH MATTERS: Relief for sinus sufferers
More than 37 million people are afflicted with sinusitis each year, making it one of the most common health conditions in America. By David Goldfarb, D.O., F.A.C.S. Princeton HealthCare System Sinus sufferers across the country are turning to a relatively new medical procedure that uses a balloon to help provide relief from the congestion…
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Obituaries-Aug. 7, 2008
Freda Pagliuca LEVITTOWN, Pa. — Freda Johnson DiMarcello Pagliuca, 85, died Monday, July 28, at Statesman Nursing Home in Levittown. Born in Philadelphia, she was a lifelong Pennsylvania area resident and had resided for 17 years at the Mill Run Assisted Living in Bristol. She was retired from the General Motors Corp. in West Trenton.…
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Towns mull police fees
By Stephanie Prokop, Staff Writer Municipalities that formerly received state police coverage for free are now being asked by the state to pay to continue to have access to those services. Fifteen municipalities in Burlington County will have until Dec. 15 to decide whether they want to make payments to the state for the…
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Senior Menus-Aug. 8, 2008
All meals are served at noon at Hibernia Apartments in Lambertville. The value of each meal is $4.75. Any amount donated over this is a tax-deductible contribution. All menus are subject to change and include milk and margarine. The sodium-controlled menu is the same unless otherwise noted. Thursday, Aug. 7 — Orange juice, Swedish…
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West Amwell budget finalized with tax hike
By Lisa Merolla, Staff Writer WEST AMWELL — The township’s budget saga finally drew to a close last Wednesday when the amendment factoring in restored state aid passed unanimously and without public complaint. The final budget is set at $3,465,260 with a tax levy of $850,776. The tax rate rose 6 cents from last year…
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Manville boys gained confidence
Team ended summer in style by John E. Powers, Sports Writer The Manville High School boys’ basketball team went a miserable 2-20 last season, recording its only two wins against Sussex Tech. Will the team’s recent experience in the Bound Brook Summer League mean better times ahead for the club? Matt Zangara, who nailed eight…
