Category: archives
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Tax rate uncertain, but budget up $683K
By Stephanie Prokop, Staff Writer FLORENCE — The Township Council introduced a $10.9 million budget this month, with an increase of approximately $683,000 over last year’s $10.2 million budget. Township officials have not yet struck a tax rate, and are awaiting word from the county to determine the impact to taxpayers. The amount…
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Effective land use planning needs timeout
Rep. Bernie O’Neill of Warminster, Pa. Throughout southeastern Pennsylvania, especially here in Bucks County, development has taken on a life of its own. Thousands of new homes, dozens of retail centers and several new schools to handle our ever-increasing population have sprouted up over the last decade or so. While development does bring opportunity to…
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Kids can show us the way toward sustainability
Weekly eco-tips courtesy Sustainable Lawrence By Scott Bentivegna, Sustainable Lawrence In honor of Earth Day (April 22), today’s article is a special one for me because it has a lot of co-authors. In many ways, it is an article written by kids for kids and how they can be environmentally responsible citizens in our community.…
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Resident praises those who supported fundraiser
Roberta Borden, Trafalgar Court Regarding the Pancake breakfast to support the New Jersey National Guard: Wow! What a glorious day to be a proud and grateful American. Kudos to all!
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Towns prepare to battle munching moths
Pests threaten tree populations By Stephanie Prokop, Staff Writer With spring in full force, the threat of foliage destruction by gypsy moths is on both farmers’ and senators’ minds. The federal government is proposing slashing pest suppression funding from $46 million to $10 million for the 2009 allotted budget — an amount that many…
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Officials to review defeated budgets
By Linda Seida, Staff Writer Two defeated school budgets will be submitted for review to municipal officials, who have the power to decide how much should be cut. Because voters last week shot down spending plans in the West Amwell Elementary School and South Hunterdon Regional High School districts, the governing bodies in those sending…
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Arbor Day
Saturday, April 26 — In honor of Arbor Day the Bordentown Shade Tree Committee will plant approximately 20 trees throughout the city on Saturday, April 26, beginning with a proclamation at City Hall at 9 a.m. Tree spots are available for residents on a first-served basis. Volunteers are needed to help plant trees. For…
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Obituaries-April 24, 2008
Walter Everett III NEW HOPE — Walter J. Everett III, 85, died Monday, April 14, at Doylestown (Pa.) Hospital. A lifelong resident of New Hope, Mr. Everett was a member of St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church. He served in the Army during World War II. He was a life member of the Edgar…
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Senior program on stroke
Senior Health Services will present a “Brunch and Learn” program on stroke Friday, May 2, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Senior Center on Route 31 in Raritan Township. The speaker will be Dr. Audrey Espinoza of Hunterdon Cardiovascular Associates. Refreshments will be served. To register, call Eleanor Sweigert at 908-782-7224.
