Category: archives
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CSA farm plans organic offerings from arugula to zucchini
By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer CHESTERFIELD — Honey Brook Organic Farm has spent the winter readying its new site on Chesterfield-Georgetown Road and is now ready for its first season in Burlington County. Owners Jim Kinsel and Sherry Dudas of Hopewell invited volunteers April 26 to help plant a tree-lined hedgerow to provide a…
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Movie times for the week of May 2-8.
Movies and times are valid from May 2-8. 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): Made of Honor (PG13) Fri.-Thurs. 12:15, 2:35, 4:55, 7:20, 9:45. Iron Man (PG13) Fri. 10:45, 11:15, 12:10, 1:10, 1:40, 2:10, 3:05,…
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City to discuss zoning changes
Proposal has drawn mixed response By Stephanie Prokop, Staff Writer BORDENTOWN CITY—The City Commission will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Carslake Community Center on Crosswicks Street to discuss a controversial land development ordinance. The executive summary, along with a flier about the meeting date, was distributed to every resident in the city, Mayor…
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Towns must cut South budget
John Sunkiskis of Lambertville In last week’s Beacon, I read the editorial, “Public should make known what to cut.” I do agree those who rejected the proposed budget for South need to make their concerns and suggestions known to the mayors and town councils of the three sending districts. However, I strongly disagree with…
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Police Beat: From the May 1 edition
FLORENCE Jay Ball, 52, of Trenton, was charged on an outstanding contempt of court warrant at 12:51 a.m. Sunday. Police said he was seen riding a small bike in the area of the light rail station in Roebling and was initially thought to be a juvenile in violation of curfew. Upon investigating, police…
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Budget approval awaits aid figures
By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer MANSFIELD — The Township Committee has tabled adoption of its budget until its next meeting due to the uncertainty surrounding state aid cuts. Chief Financial Officer Joe Monzo said Tuesday the committee followed his recommendation at the April 23 public hearing to delay adopting the budget until the May…
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UPDATED: Intoxicated teens found near church
By Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer Two South Brunswick teenage girls were hospitalized Tuesday after being found partially clothed and heavily intoxicated near St. Augustine’s of Canterbury School on Henderson Road. Police had feared that the girls, who were not coherent when they were found at 10:17 p.m., had been the victims of an attack. However…
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BREAKING NEWS: Monroe schools chief to resign
Ralph Ferrie to step down June 30 By Davy James, Staff Writer MONROE — Monroe Township Superintendent Ralph Ferrie announced Wednesday that he will resign effective June 30, after accepting a position as superintendent of Three Village Consolidated School District in Suffolk County, Long Island, N.Y. ”This is a good time to make a change…
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Bob Campbell president of South board
By Linda Seida, Staff Writer WEST AMWELL — The South Hunterdon Board of Education swore in newly elected members last week during a reorganization meeting when new officers also were elected. Bob Campbell, of Lambertville, was elected president, taking the place of longtime president Douglas Coleman, whose term expired this year. Mr. Campbell is a…
