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ALLENTOWN: Ordinance sets new sewer rates
The ordinance seeks to establish fairness between all sewer accounts in the borough, while also helping the borough reach its revenue goals. by David Kilby, Special Writer ALLENTOWN — A new ordinance that seeks to establish fairness between all sewer accounts in the borough, while also helping the borough reach its revenue goals, was passed…
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LAMBERTVILLE: Veterinarian treated us, cat with compassion
To the editor: Lambertville is truly blessed to have the Lambertville Animal Hospital. I live in Lawrenceville but travel to Lambertville just for the outstanding care, compassion and love this animal hospital has brought to my pets. Our little cat, Pinky, passed away on the 16th of December. It was so traumatic for my…
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MANVILLE: Council authorizes two hiring for DPW crew
Dispute over why now, and can borough afford it By Mary Ellen Day, Special Writer Borough Council authorized hiring two employees for the public works department Monday night, despite complaints that it hadn’t been fully discussed and calls for a decision to be put before the council that is seated after Jan. 1. The resolution…
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SOUTH COUNTY: Residents are asked to take part in health center expansion survey
Hunterdon Healthcare has created an online survey for the Phillips Barber Family Health Center expansion. Participants will be able to answer a series of questions regarding their experiences with Phillips Barber Family Health Center as well as provide their input on the services they would like to see at the facility, such as physical therapy,…
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FLORENCE: Local police brighten a needy family’s holiday
Members of the Florence Township Police Department pose with Doris Dobbins after delivering a Christmas tree Dec. 19. Courtesy photo
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HILLSBOROUGH: Company gives holiday turkeys to firefighters
Quarry company thanks Flagtown volunteers As a gesture of thanks, Gibraltar Rock of Belle Mead donated holiday turkeys to 22 Flagtown volunteer fire fighters for the fifth consecutive year. The Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 is the primary response unit for Gibraltar Rock, a unit of the Silvi Group, which operates a quarry on…
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CAPITOL NEWS & COMMENT: January 2
The following items are taken from reports issued by legislators and other items of political concern. Cleaner vehicles Legislation Assemblywoman Gabriela Mosquera sponsored to promote the purchase of natural gas-powered vehicles that are cleaner and more efficient has been released by an Assembly panel. The bill (A3629) provides corporation business tax credits and gross income…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Local government and school board to reset this week
Tomson expected to be named mayor for 2014 By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor Both the local government and school system leaderships get a kick start this week. Douglas Tomson is expected to be voted as the township’s mayor for 2014 when the Township Committee reorganizes at 7 p.m. Thursday in the municipal building on South…
