Category: archives
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Local woman receives grant from Fulbright Program
by Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer Not many in people look at international relations as a point of personal responsibility. Fortunately, there are some who can look at a culture that may seem strange and realize it is not so different. Some people will make it their own mission to promote understanding between people who are…
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EDITORIAL: Housing bills a first step to reform
It has taken more than 20 years, but the state Legislature appears poised to repair an affordable housing system that has not always fulfilled its mission. Separate bills are working their way through the Assembly and state Senate designed to speed up the provision of housing for low- and moderate-income New Jerseyans with the goal…
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Mansfield rate up a penny
By Stephanie Prokop, Staff Writer MANSFIELD — The Township Committee adopted its $7.1 million budget May 28, of which $2.36 million will be raised through taxation. According to Chief Financial Officer Joseph Monzo, the local purpose tax rate went up a penny and a half — to 18.3 cents per $100 of assessed home…
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June 12, 2008
Robert Stark Robert W. Stark, of Lawrence, died suddenly on June 5 at Capital Health System’s Fuld Campus in Trenton. He was 72. Born in Trenton, Mr. Stark was a resident of Lawrence Township all his life. He was a graduate of Trenton High School and Trenton Vocational School, where he trained to be a…
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Alistair M. Stewart
Owned Stewart Builders POCONO PINES, Pa. — Alistair M. Stewart died June 6 at the Hospice Care of the VNA at Heritage House, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. He was 77. Born in Trenton, he resided in both Princeton and West Windsor before retiring. He owned Stewart Builders Inc., specializing in residential remodeling and construction. He was…
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Movie Times: June 13-19
Movies and times are valid from June 13-19. Because of the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, it is wise to call the theater before leaving home. EAST BRUNSWICK MEGA MOVIES AT BRUNSWICK SQUARE (732-651-6342): The Happening (R) Fri.-Sat. 12:20, 2:35, 4:55, 7:10, 9:25, 11:40; Sun.-Thurs. 12:20, 2:35, 4:55, 7:10, 9:25. The Incredible Hulk (PG13) Fri.…
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Groovy ’70s theme marks 70th Field Day
By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer MANSFIELD — Columbus is gearing up for its 70th annual Field Day this Saturday, with a new parade course, more children’s games and a numerically appropriate theme. “The theme is the ’70s, spinning off from the 70th year,” said Barbara Crammer, Field Day chairwoman of the township’s Special Events…
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Committee formed to advise on zoning
By Stephanie Prokop, Staff Writer BORDENTOWN CITY — It all started with a public hearing where several hundred residents showed up to provide input for a controversial zoning ordinance. City officials dubbed the public outcry against the rezoning proposal for the downtown area as a prime example of democracy in action, and decided to…
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City taxes to rise
By Stephanie Prokop, Staff Writer BORDENTOWN CITY — The city’s $4.76 million budget, introduced Monday night, will include an approximate 18.5 percent increase in municipal taxes over last year. The tax rate decreased by nearly half, down to 73.4 cents compared to last year’s $1.45 per $100 of average assessed property value, but that…
