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BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: FedEx tractor-trailer slowly leaked sodium hydroxide from Maine
Batista March 2, Westampton Township emergency services hazmat response team members work through a decontamination process while investigating a hazardous leak from a FedEx tractor-trailer at the Petro Truck Stop on Rising Sun Road, Bordentown Township. The crew is part of the Burlington County HAMMER-15 team. (Photo by Amy Batista)
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Thrift shop benefits Animal Alliance
There is a new way to donate to Animal Alliance that doesn’t involve volunteering or monetary donations. If you have furniture, antiques, household goods, jewelry or collectibles you do not want, turn those items into tax-deductible contributions to benefit Animal Alliance. Without any direct cash outlay, one can help the many dogs and cats at…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Weinberger, La Bracio advance to state wrestling
By Justin Feil, The Packet Group Rhys Weinberger is returning to Atlantic City, this time as a region champion wrestler. The Hillsborough High School senior heads to the Tournament of Champions after stopping Tim Higginson of host Hunterdon Central, 2-1, in the 145-pound final of the Region 5 tournament Saturday. ”It feels great,” Weinberger said.…
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ROBBINSVILLE: Foundation prepares to honor Mike Cocciolillo
Tickets are now on sale for the Robbinsville Education Foundation’s Casino Night fundraiser, when residents play for prizes in an event that raises money to support public school programs. Casino Night, which this year honors Robbinsville PAL Jr. Ravens Vice President Mike Cocciolillo, will be held from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, March…
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WEST AMWELL: Idea of third voting district rejected
By John Tredrea, Special Writer WEST AMWELL — The Township Committee decided during its Feb. 27 meeting not to add a third voting district in the township, but to add a second voting machine to the two existing districts instead, township clerk Lora Olsen said. Due to concerns about the amount of time some people…
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HIGHTSTOWN HAPPENINGS: PHOTOS: Week of March 8
Batista Hightstown Police Director James LeTellier says Mayor Steven Kirson threatened his job after he spoke out about issues – including code violations – concerning the temporary police station at 415 Mercer St. The director attends the March 4 Borough Council meeting at the First Aid building on Bank Street. Mayor Kirson denied the police…
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Electricity solution is needed
Gail Silver Titusville JCP&L is trying again to get the BPU to agree to charge customers for their neglect of full maintenance. The problem we have been having with the outages is that our grid or equipment has never been upgraded. There has been zero cutting of overgrown trees and brush, and failing or…
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EAST WINDSOR: Foundation prepares for Irish bash
Joshua Harr Shane Foundation is hosting the second annual St. Patrick’s Day Bash to help raise awareness for the Embrace Kids Palliative Care Program, families with ill individuals or with special needs children and U.S. military troops, as well as additional causes. Funds will be raised for these groups the night of the bash. It…
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HOPEWELL VALLEY: Preliminary school budget means tax hikes
By Ruth Luse, Managing Editor The Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education approved a preliminary budget for the 2013-14 school year at Monday’s meeting. A public hearing and final adoption of the budget is expected to take place at the board meeting on March 25, at 7:30 p.m., at 425 S. Main St., Pennington. Because…
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