Category: archives
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Exhibition to show work of students
by Davy James, Staff Writer The district will be offering a unique opportunity for citizens to see the artwork created by some of the best and brightest students South Brunswick has to offer. South Brunswick High School will host the fourth annual student art gallery on April 29, with a special reception for senior citizens…
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YMCA half way to scholarship goal
by Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer Every little bit counts. The South Brunswick Family YMCA is half way to its goal of raising $50,000 for scholarships, according to Executive Director Tom Libassi. The Strong Kids Campaign kicked off in January and raises money to be given as financial relief for families that can’t afford Y programs…
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EDITORIAL: Taxpayers feel the pain of budget plan
As Gov. Jon Corzine made his way around the state these past few weeks gathering feedback on his proposal to pay down the state’s debt and fund its transportation needs by jacking up tolls, he got an earful about cleaning up the mess in Trenton before turning to New Jersey’s beleaguered citizens for help. Last…
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EDITORIAL: Budget puts council in a quandary
The Township Council has a difficult choice. It can approve a $49.5 million budget that will keep the municipal tax rate at its current level with a potentially negative impact on revenue — and the tax rate — next year, or it can seek a moderate tax increase this year that would allow it to…
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Kill-a-Watt to live greener in Pennington
Residents can borrow meters The Pennington Borough Environmental Commission has acquired five “Kill-a-Watt” meters for residents to monitor their household electricity use. The Pennington Public Library, located at 30 N. Main St., (adjacent to Borough Hall), has agreed to lend these meters and instructions for their use to library patrons. The Kill-a-Watt meter can be…
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MHS picks Lisciandro as Teacher of the Year
Arthur Lisciandro’s commitment to his students extends beyond the school walls: He’s been a member of the Municipal Alliance for more than 25 years. Photo by Mary Ellen Zangara
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Council mulls crosswalk amid concerns
A car zips past Robbinsville High School on Monday. Staff photo by Phil McAuliffe
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David L. Thomas Sr.
HILLSBOROUGH David L. Thomas Sr. died March 3 at Somerset Medical Center after a brief illness. He was 83. Mr. Thomas was born in New Brunswick. He attended plumbing trade school and earned a Black Seal Boiler Operators license. He retired in 1987 from the facilities department at Oakite in Berkeley Heights. During World…
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Town expected to lose $400,000 in state aid
Manager: Shortfall might fall on taxpayers By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Township officials are scrambling to figure out how to handle the impending loss of nearly $400,000 in state aid and its impact on the township’s proposed $39.9 million budget for 2008. Township Council, which had already rescheduled its regular meeting from Tuesday night to…
