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COLUMBUS CORNER: April 3
by Packet Media Group An Easter Cantata is planned for the Wesley United Methodist Church during their regular service on Sunday, April 6 at 11a.m. The church is located on East Main Street in Columbus. All are welcomed to attend. The Northern Burlington Band Boosters Association is hosting a gift auction and luncheon on Sunday,…
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FROM THE MAYOR: Efforts needed to stop state skimming of local revenue
by Mayor Kelly A. Yaede As your mayor, I am always mindful of your tax dollars. For that reason, I have renewed my efforts to end a state government practice of misusing your tax dollars that should be returned to your municipal budgets in order to directly offset property taxes. Originally, taxes on gas and…
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SOUTH COUNTY: See Sourlands by foot, bike, car
This turn-of-the-20th-century photo taken in the Sourlands is from the collection of the Van Harlingen Historical Society.
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HAMILTON: Fugitive robbery suspect charged
HAMILTON — A suspect in a March 23 an armed robbery and car jacking in Hamilton has been apprehended and transferred to township police, according to authorities. Keith D. Square Jr., according to police, was arrested March 31 by the U.S. Marshals New York / New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force in Atlantic City. Mr.…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Average guys to test NFL pros in charity basketball on Saturday
Many Hillsborough Township faces will take to the basketball court Saturday in a charity basketball game. The average “Joes” will take on former NFL Pros in a game at Hillsborough High School. Proceeds go to the Hillsborough / Millstone Municipal Alliance, BoroSafe, Life Skills and Dreams for Kids. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and games…
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STATE WE’RE IN: Walking the line
by Michele Byers Three hundred fifty years ago, a British royal decree created New Jersey’s first “subdivision,” the provinces of East Jersey and West Jersey. But the Duke of York, who gave the land to two loyal friends, didn’t explain how to divide it. That job fell to Surveyor-General George Keith, who was charged with…
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BORDENTOWN CITY: Police Department welcomes new officer
City officials welcomed a new police officer to the ranks March 20 with the swearing in of Justin Lewandowski. by Amy Batista, Special Writer BORDENTOWN CITY — City officials welcomed a new police officer to the ranks March 20 with the swearing in of Justin Lewandowski. ”We are pretty excited about Justin,” said Deputy Mayor…
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LAWRENCE: Food waste recycling still needs customers
Lawrence Township’s proposed organic waste recycling program has reached the one-third mark — 100 households have expressed interest in it — toward the minimum of 300 households needed to implemen By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Lawrence Township’s proposed organic waste recycling program has reached the one-third mark — 100 households have expressed interest in it…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Dr. Gerard M. Jellig appointed district’s new superintendent
The South Brunswick Board of Education voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Gerard M. Jellig as the new superintendent of schools effective July 1, at a salary of $177,500 per year. By Ed Birch, Special Writer The South Brunswick Board of Education voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Gerard M. Jellig as the new superintendent of schools…
