Category: archives
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State aid boost gives NBC $530K
By Vanessa S. Holt, Managing Editor MANSFIELD – Two sending districts would see an increase in tax rates and two would decrease, under a $33.6 million budget proposed by the Northern Burlington County Regional School District that will go before voters April 15. The district serves middle and high school students in Mansfield, Chesterfield,…
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Tracing food’s path ‘from farm to fork’
By Stephanie Prokop, Staff Writer BORDENTOWN CITY— Larry Kuser is convinced that the local food movement, connecting farm food production with their surrounding communities, is something that is here to stay. Mr. Kuser, a farmer who owns Fernbrook Farms in Chesterfield, discussed the importance of keeping agriculture in the state and the benefits of…
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‘Under the Same Moon’
Carlitos Adrian Alonso (left) finds a father figure in Enrique (Eugenia Derbez) in Under the Same Moon.
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Town to see 3-cent tax hike
By Stephanie Prokop, Staff Writer SPRINGFIELD—The Township Council introduced its $3.35 million budget March 12. The proposed tax rate is 36 cents per $100 of assessed property value, up 3 cents from last year’s 33.1-cent tax rate. The 2008 budget proposes an approximate $1.59 million to be raised through taxation, up $150,000 from last…
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Movie times for the week of March 28-April 3
Movies and times are valid from March 28-April 3. 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): 21 (PG13) Fri.-Thurs. 12:25, 1:25, 3:15, 4:15, 6:05, 7:05, 8:50, 9:50. Superhero Movie (PG13) Fri.-Thurs. 1, 3:05, 5:15, 7:30, 9:40.…
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Citizen group files suit to block Princeton Ridge zoning change
By Nick Norlen, Staff Writer As promised, the group that opposed the zoning change that could pave the way for a senior housing development on the Princeton Ridge has filed a lawsuit against the Township Committee. The committee amended the Bunn Drive senior housing overlay zone in January by changing the age restriction from 62-and-over…
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University Medical Center at Princeton Announces $25 Million Challenge Gift
Pictured is the mostly glass south façade facing the Millstone River. The concept rendering represents the final design principles agreed upon by UMCP physicians, staff, replacement hospital team. The replacement hospital is being designed by Hellmuth, Obata and Kassabaum and RMJM Hillier.
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John Eddie concert Saturday
John Eddie will perform at the Crosswicks Community House on Saturday, March 29. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and the band will play at 7 p.m. This will be an alcohol-free event, and all ages will be admitted. If interested, RSVP with total number of guests to [email protected]. For more information, visit www.johneddie.com.
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POLICE BLOTTER, March 25
Princeton Borough Norman Koenig, 62, of Trenton was charged with driving while intoxicated at 10:56 p.m. Thursday following a motor-vehicle stop on Stockton Street, police said. He was transported to police headquarters, processed and released on his own recognizance. Andy Joseph, 23, of Princeton, was charged with driving while intoxicated and possession of marijuana and…
