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REGIONAL: Local blood drives held after Ewing blast
Robbinsville residents came out in droves to support a drive hosted by the township and the Community Blood Council of New Jersey, Inc. Photo courtesy of Robbinsville Township
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PLUMSTED: Bordentown Elks rally around New Egypt family
A community fundraiser was held at the New Egypt Elks Lodge #2457 located at 105 Lakewood Road on March 9 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. The lodge teamed up with the Bordentown Elks Lodge, where Mr. Lydon is by Amy Batista, Special Writer PLUMSTED — On his drive home from the Home Depot in…
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MILLSTONE: Spring curbside cleanup announced
MILLSTONE — Township officials have announced its spring curbside cleanup which will take place Monday, April 7. All items should be placed curbside by 6 a.m. Haulers will have until April 11 to complete cleanup, but each road will only receive one pass. Appliances such as refrigerators, washers and dryers will be picked up, all…
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ROBBINSVILLE: School taxes set to increase
Public hearing set for April 29 by James McEvoy, Managing Editor ROBBINSVILLE — The owner of a home assessed at the township average of $368,000 could pay nearly $100 more in school taxes, not including debt service, school officials said during the introduction of the 2014-15 budget last week. Superintendent Stephen Mayer, and other school…
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PLUMSTED: Committee maintains fire budget
The committee maintained the budget as presented to taxpayers by resolution following a public hearing, discussions with fire officials and a brief executive session at the March 5 meeting. by James McEvoy, Managing Editor PLUMSTED — Citing only minimal cuts that would have little to no impact on residents’ taxes, the Plumsted Township Committee opted…
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CHESTERFIELD CHATTER: March 13
by Nancy Mrzljak The Chesterfield Township Committee meeting will be held tonight, 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 13 at the Chesterfield Township Municipal Building. For more information, call 609-298-2311 or visit the Township website www.chesterfieldtwp.com The Chesterfield Township School Board of Education has changed two meeting dates from the original meeting dates of March 20 to…
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STATE WE’RE IN: Green parks bring in the ‘green’
by Michele Byers Most park benefits are obvious. Glorious green spaces for playing and relaxing outdoors boost our physical and mental health. They provide shelter for wildlife and places where we can connect with nature, and they teach us about our history and heritage. Parks can serve as large swaths of open space that safeguard…
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JAMESBURG: Borough still wary of fickle weather
The borough will be ready if another snowstorm hits the state. By Jenine Clancey, Special Writer JAMESBURG — The borough will be ready if another snowstorm hits the state. Councilman Brian Taylor said the head of public works has made all repairs on equipment, including plows during Wednesday night’s Borough Council meeting. ”This hard winter…
