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ALLENTOWN: Appeals cause minor increase in tax rate
Due to the increase caused by tax appeals, a homeowner with a house assessed at the borough average of $285,971 will pay about $2,187.68 in municipal taxes this year, about $8 more than the tax amount in by David Kilby, Special Writer ALLENTOWN — Tax appeals over the past few months have slightly impacted the…
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MANVILLE: Seniors: Learn to be safe with prescriptions
Senior center schedule Senior citizens can learn how to be safe and wise with prescription drugs in a program Monday, May 12, by Caitlin Witucki, health promotion specialist with the Somerset County Office on Aging & Disability Services, at the Manville Senior Center at the Fire Company No. 1 at 20 South Third Ave. Seniors…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Woman faces charges for hitting pedestrians in crosswalk
A Hillsborough woman has been charged with reckless driving in a pedestrian accident Saturday in which a Piscataway woman and her 3-year-old boy were struck and injured by a vehicle while they were crossing South Main Street in Manville. The two, whom police declined to identify, were struck at about 4 p.m. Saturday while they…
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Local Athletes Win at State Championships, Qualify for Nationals
Motion Gymnastics T&T team following NY/NJ Tumbling State Championships.
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MANVILLE: Holly Fischer makes dean’s list at Montclair State
Campus Corner column Holly Fischer of Manville made the Montclair State University dean’s list for the fall semester with a 3.5 grade-point average. She is the daughter of Sharon and Lou Fischer. * * * Jenna M. Parrilla of Hillsborough was recognized for academic achievement April 10 at the spring awards and recognition ceremony at…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Program to talk about applying to colleges
Kids can meet children’s book authors, illustrators on May 17 Parents, caregivers and students in grades 9-12 can hear Susan Alaimo, founder and director of S.A.T. SMART, talk about applying to college at 7 p.m. Monday, May 12, at the Hillsborough Public Library, 379 South Branch Road. She’ll discuss how to choose a…
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COUNTY: May 17 event hosted by gardeners
For more information on our educational programs and events visit www.mgofmc.org. The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County will host a program, “Birds, Butterflies, Pollinators and the Plants that Attract them” on May 17 from 11 a.m.-noon at the Mercer Educational Gardens, 431A Federal City Road, Hopewell Township, adjacent to the Mercer County Equestrian Center.…
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HAMILTON: Board looks to fill vacancy
Any qualified Hamilton resident interested in serving should submit a letter and resume to Katherine Attwood, Business Administrator/Board Secretary, 90 Park Avenue, Hamilton, NJ 08690. by James McEvoy, Managing Editor HAMILTON — The Hamilton Township Board of Education is seeking qualified candidates for membership to the board after Board member Stephanie Pratico recently resigned. In…
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FLORENCE ROEBLING NEWS: May 9
by Peg Dotson The Providence Presbyterian Church is holding a yard sale on May 17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come and find your treasure. If you would like to donate goods, drop off times are at the church between May 13 – May 16 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and May 15 and…
