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LAWRENCE: Hearing, vote set for budget
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Township Council expects to hold a public hearing and vote on the proposed $43 million municipal budget for 2013 when it meets Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building. The proposed spending plan carries a 5-cent increase in the municipal property tax rate, from 89 cents per $100 of…
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HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Police interrupt large teen drinking party
By Ruth Luse, Managing Editor An Elm Ridge Park party, which attracted over 50 young people, ended quickly on April 4 with a visit from Hopewell Township police. At 9:41 p.m., Acting Sgt. Kevin Zorn and Officer William Gaskill, along with additional officers, went to a West Shore Drive residence to investigate a report of…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Could gay marriage benefit Buono’s bid?
To the editor: Gay marriage has become a controversial political and legal issue over the past few years, one that was just recently brought to the U.S. Supreme Court. Anyone who has been on Facebook recently has surely seen the numerous pictures of an “equal sign” over a red background. This was a silent protest…
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JAMESBURG: District mourns teacher
By Amy Batista, Special Writer JAMESBURG — The School District is mourning the loss of its teacher and colleague who passed away on April 1. Harold Berger, 62, of Matawan died on April 1 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick after losing his battle with cancer during the last two years, according…
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CRANBURY: Library kicks off fundraising campaign
Staff photo by Charles W. Kim Supporters attend the public fundraising kickoff for a new library at Teddy’s Restaurant on Sunday.
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CRANBURY: Four seek BOE seats
By Kaitlyn Kanzler, Special Writer CRANBURY — Four candidates are on the ballot for the school elections, according to officials. Board of Education members Mike Ferrante and Wendi Patella chose not to run again. Mr. Ferrante said he has served on the board for the past three years. ”I think it’s a great volunteer opportunity,…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Tavern on Lake premiere shot
By Matt Nelson, Special Writer HIGHTSTOWN — The pilot episode of a comedy-web series — titled “Tavern on the Lake” — was shot Sunday night at its namesake bar and restaurant, located downtown at 101 N. Main St. The series is being produced by Act Natural Productions in conjunction with Absolute Entertainment and Outliner Media.…
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