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  • Add lane to Route 1

    Harold Small, Kendall Park    In October 2000, I wrote a letter to the editor suggesting that Finnegans Lane have two left turning lanes onto Route 1 North.    Apparently, enough people agreed with me and the state Department of Transportation got the message.    A few months ago, a lane was added as I had suggested seven…

  • EDITORIAL: Governor’s school aid proposal

       Another year, another school funding formula.    That’s pretty much how we keep track of time here in New Jersey.    Ever since 1973, when the state Supreme Court declared the state’s method of funding the public schools unconstitutional, a succession of governors and legislators has grappled with the vexing problem of how to make New Jersey’s…

  • Several posts to be filled at reorganization meeting

    By Audrey Levine Staff Writer    The Township Committee is preparing to enter into the new year with one new committee member, who will be sworn at the Jan. 7 reorganization meeting.    Frank DelCore, of Hoagland Court, will make the committee entirely Republican when he begins his term after having defeated current Democratic Committeeman Paul Drake,…

  • Police Beat

    FLORENCE    A man who had been asked to leave a convenience store returned and set a small fire in a back room, police said.    James F. Smith, 51, of Florence was charged Wednesday with aggravated arson, criminal mischief and causing widespread injury or alarm.    Florence Township Fire Department and the Police Department were dispatched at…

  • Marguerite Brammer

       HILLSBOROUGH — Marguerite Brammer died at home Dec. 20 from lung cancer. She was 61.    She grew up in Short Hills and lived in Ohio before settling in Hillsborough more than 30 years ago.    She graduated from Marylawn of the Oranges High School and Erie University. She worked for many years as an accountant.    She…

  • Hours extended for resident parking permits

    The new permits will be valid from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    NEW HOPE — Residents will be able to enjoy lunch or shopping without worrying about feeding the borough’s parking meters if they take advantage of special parking permits with extended hours.    The extended hours will cost more, but…

  • Frank E. Ravenna

        MATAWAN — Frank E. Ravenna, 73, died Dec. 19 at Madison Health Care Center, Old Bridge.     Born in the Bronx, N.Y., Mr. Ravenna resided in Flushing, Queens, N.Y., before moving to Matawan in 1962.     He worked as a computer engineer for AT&T in Newark for 38 years. He became director of research…

  • Council reorganizes on Tuesday

    Mark Holmes to be named mayor By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Three Township Council members — two veterans and a newcomer — will be sworn into office and a new mayor selected when Township Council reorganizes at noon on New Year’s Day at the Municipal Building.    Democratic Council members Michael Powers and Pam Mount will…

  • Death row costs more than life

    Donald L. Tripp of Lambertville     How wonderful a statement New Jersey has made especially at this time of the year in renouncing the death penalty.    Congratulations to the state Senate, the state Assembly and to Gov. Corzine.    My only regret is not one of the legislative members from District 23 (Lambertville) was able to…