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PRINCETON: University catches a break in revaluation
By Lauren Otis, Staff Writer While residential and commercial property assessments in Princeton Borough and Township have approximately doubled under a recently completed revaluation, those of taxable and exempt property owned by Princeton University went up less precipitously, prompting questions by Princeton residents and public officials. According to calculations of one Borough Councilman, David Goldfarb,…
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ROBBINSVILLE: Miracle Leaguers embrace chance to play
By: Kyle Moylan Sports Editor When Greg Blair was asked to explain why he and so many other individuals invested so much time and effort to get the Miracle League of Mercer County started, he pointed to the parents as much as the players. “The most rewarding thing about this is what it…
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HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Budget analysis could be joint task
Township commits to working with Pennington and Hopewell boroughs By John Tredrea, Staff Writer Hopewell Township has made a commitment to work with Pennington and Hopewell boroughs on a joint analysis of their respective municipal budgets, departments and job positions. The Township Committee unanimously passed a resolution to that effect Monday night. Neither of the…
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’Bogus, strictly political’
Dan Malek, West Amwell This is in response to Ron Shapella’s “Shroud of Secrecy” letter from April 1. I have been a resident of West Amwell Township for over 37 years. I have never been involved in township politics and up until recently have never served the township in any capacity. When I was…
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Sunday event will benefit Animal Alliance
LAMBERTVILLE — Animal Alliance is hosting “Taste of Spain,” a Spanish wine and tapas tasting Sunday, April 18, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Hamilton’s Grill Room. This fundraising event features a wine tasting by Phillip’s Wine of Stockton. Tickets are priced at $75. Proceeds will benefit Animal Alliance’s Planned Pethood low-cost spaying and neutering…
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HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Maddock Road residents seek speeding solution
Since Jacobs Creek Bridge was closed Sept. 24, officials and residents have been saying traffic volume on Maddock has increased markedly By John Tredrea, Staff Writer Several residents of Maddock Road in southwestern Hopewell Township have asked the Township Committee to consider speed bumps or other traffic controlling mechanisms to deal with what residents say…
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Green leads Green Vikes
By Rich Fisher, Sports Editor Say the word “green” around the South Brunswick High boys’ volleyball team and it’s either a reference to the Vikings’ best player or a description of the remainder of the roster. Andrew Green, a senior, is South Brunswick’s only returning varsity player from last year’s 17-8 team that was among…
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LAMBERTVILLE: City asking police to make pay raise concession
The city planned to mail a letter requesting the negotiation, “to see what the bargaining unit can do to help us out in the times we’re in,” the mayor said By Linda Seida, Staff Writer LAMBERTVILLE — The city plans to ask the police officers union to renegotiate a contractual pay raise because of a…
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MANVILLE: Residents skip commenting on borough budget
By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer Despite hearing no comments on the proposed $13.3 million budget Monday, the Borough Council announced it anticipates holding another public hearing on proposed amendments that will be made to account for a loss of $413,620 in state aid for 2010. The Borough Council held its first public hearing on the…
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