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Proposed Metuchen school tab carries tax increase of $144
Officials: Increased tax levy mainly the result of compulsory costs BY JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Metuchen homeowners would see a 2.29 percent increase in their school tax bills if the Board of Education’s proposed budget is approved. The 2012-13 budget, which totals $33.4 million, comes with a $144 increase on a home assessed at the…
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Channeling the aid
As FEMA moves out, local groups step in to help Sandy victims BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer A house in Sea Bright, Monmouth County, was reduced to a pile of debris by superstorm Sandy. Long-term recovery groups are now being set up to work with storm victims in Monmouth and Middlesex counties. ERIC SUCAR staff…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Crash kills township woman
By Charles W. Kim, Managing Editor A Monday morning crash killed a township woman at the intersection of Route 522 and Route 1, according to police. Sgt. James Ryan said the accident took place around 9:56 a.m. Monday morning as township resident Laura Bartlett, 60, was making a left turn from Route 522 west onto…
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FLORENCE: U.S. Marshals nab fugitive in New York
Man wanted for assault on Florence officer By Charles W. Kim and Amy Batista, Packet Media Group DEERPARK, NEW YORK — An alleged criminal odyssey crossing through three states came to an end March 7 when U.S. Marshals and New York State Police arrested Justin Alexander Miller in a lakeside cabin in Deerpark, New York,…
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RINGOES: At Tabby’s Place
Skittles is a beautiful, female brown tabby cat awaiting adoption at Tabby’s Place. About 16 years old, Skittles has medium-length fur with broad dark stripes and long white whiskers. She is a gentle, affectionate and well-behaved cat. Skittles is generally healthy except for having inflammatory bowel disease. However, Skittles’ IBD is easy to treat, only…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Crash kills township woman
Bill Mielko photo A collision between a car and a dump truck at the intersection of Route 522 and Route 1 left a township woman dead Monday morning, according to police.
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HILLSBOROUGH: Students earn grades for dean’s lists
Campus Corner Junior John Szukis, son of John Szukis and Jeanne Mazzucco, both of Hillsborough, was named to the dean’s honor list for the fall semester at Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Students must carry three or more course units and have a quality-point average for the term of 3.50 or higher. Three Hillsborough students…
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PRINCETON: Girls Basketball Player of the Year
Hun’s Johnson became double threat By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor The Hun School girls basketball team is a far better team with Johnnah Johnson on the court. The Raiders center took that to heart in her third year in the program, and she played a bigger role than any previous season. ”Obviously she can…
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