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Urge governor to save the racing industry
Keith Walter, Robbinsville As a resident of central New Jersey, I believe the equine industry is an invaluable economic asset of this state and a fundamental part of our cultural heritage. Based on recent studies, 176,000 acres of farmland directly support horses and equine activities in New Jersey. This equine-related open space costs taxpayers nothing,…
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EDITORIAL: Following the tax lawsuit
A few people with a good lawyer are shaking things up in Princeton, especially where the university is concerned. They are challenging whether some of the tax-exempt buildings owned by the school actually qualify for that status. On the surface, that might not seem to be a big deal but if the group is successful…
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Spaghetti dinner, art auction slated Sunday
The Stockton Borough School’s PTO is sponsoring its ninth annual Pasta Dinner and Art Auction on May 1 at the historic Stockton Inn. It will feature a buffet-style dinner from 5-8 p.m., outdoor garden seating, assorted desserts, cash bar, raffle baskets, and a 50/50 drawing. A silent art auction will feature the work of local…
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HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: State: Little or no money for bridge
Township mulls Jacobs Creek ownership By John Tredrea, Staff Writer The state Department of Transportation told Hopewell Township officials Tuesday that, if the township takes over ownership of the Jacobs Creek bridge, limited state grant money would be available to the township to build a replacement bridge, and no state money would be available to…
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Endorsement based on candidate’s qualifications
Sheree McGowan, Robbinsville This letter is in response to a story, “Dissension in GOP ranks?” that was printed in The Messenger-Press on April 14. ”Politics” were never mentioned when I was interviewed by Messenger-Press reporter Joanne Degnan. I referred to my endorsement of Ron Witt for council based solely on his qualifications and track record…
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Watching for the Signs: Kessler Institute offers tips on Stroke prevention- May is National Stroke Month
By irene Maslowski Stroke is the leading cause of disability n and the third leading cause of death n among adults in the United States. Once thought of as a disease that only affected older individuals, increasing numbers of younger Americans are experiencing strokes due in part to lifestyle issues, such as poor diet, lack…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Sports News & Notes
By Rich Fisher, Special Writer SBAA is holding 2011 Sophomore Legion and summer tournament travel baseball tryouts on Saturday, May 7 from 5-8 p.m. at Rowland Park for players whose birthdays fall between May 1, 1996 and Apr. 30, 1998. Players must be registered for SBAA spring recreation baseball and be a resident of South…
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PRINCETON AREA: Police blotter
Princeton Borough Melvin Siliezar Alonzo, 29, of Princeton, was charged with assault and possession of false documents. At 11:21 p.m. on Tuesday, police responded to Mr. Alonzo’s residence on Witherspoon Street on a report of an assault in progress. During arrest processing, he was found to have three false documents in his possession, including two…
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LAMBERTVILLE: For parking, a quarter will buy only 15 minutes
By Linda Seida, Staff Writer LAMBERTVILLE — Twenty-five cents won’t go as far as it used to when the city upgrades its parking meters to digital versions. A quarter currently pays for 20 minutes of parking time. With the upgrades, a quarter will buy only 15 minutes. The city doesn’t think motorists will be upset…
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