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LAWRENCE: Mayor: Budget delivers ‘somber’ economic message
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer The Township Council got its first look at the proposed 2010 municipal budget last week, and it did not like what it saw — the elimination of nine jobs and a 5-cent increase in the municipal tax rate. Municipal Manager Richard Krawczun outlined his proposed $41.1 million spending…
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FLORENCE: Nonprofit offers assistance for background checks
By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer FLORENCE Funding for background checks for township volunteers who work with minors will be provided by a local nonprofit foundation this year. The funding will come from the Check ‘Em Out program of the nonprofit Megan Nicole Kanka Foundation, founded by family members of a 7-year-old Hamilton girl who…
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BORDENTOWN JOTTINGS: From the Jan. 28 edition
Please send items for this column to [email protected] with the words “Bordentown Jottings” in the subject line. The Bordentown Regional High School Theater Club will present its first Winter Arts Festival on Friday, Jan. 29, at 7:30 p.m. at the Bordentown Performing Arts Center. The evening will include monologues, short scenes, dancing, improv comedy, singing…
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CENTRAL JERSEY: Upper Freehold Regional eyes big tax hike, state waiver
By Audrey Levine, The Packet Group Upper Freehold residents would see an average school tax hike of about $640 if the regional school district is allowed by the state to increase its annual tax levy by almost 11 percent, while Allentown residents would be paying about $390 more. If held to a state-imposed 4 percent…
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Haiti Relief Donations Qualify for Immediate Tax Relief
By Gregg Semanick-New Jersey’s IRS Spokesman MOUNTAINSIDE NJ — People who give to charities providing earthquake relief in Haiti can claim these donations on the tax return they are completing this tax season. "Americans have opened their hearts to help those affected by the Haiti earthquake," said IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman." This new law provides…
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City resident agrees with "no" votes
John Griffin, Bordentown City I am writing to express my unqualified support for Heather Cheesman in the recent disagreement about the appointment of three members of one family to various volunteer posts in Bordentown City. Her letter to the Register-News of Jan. 21, sets out her rationale for voting no on one appointment and abstaining…
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ROBBINSVILLE: Roma building plan OK’d despite residents’ concerns
By Matt Chiappardi, Staff Writer ROBBINSVILLE Plans for an office/retail building next door to the Roma Bank headquarters on Route 33 are a go, despite concerns residents have voiced over the traffic it might create. At its Jan. 20 meeting, the Planning Board unanimously approved Roma Bank’s site plan for the three-story structure on…
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LAWRENCE: Congregation recognized for three inclusive projects
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer The Adath Israel Congregation likes to think of itself as a community of learners — whether it is teaching adults about the process of writing a new Torah or helping special needs children learn about their religion. Last month, Adath Israel Congregation’s efforts were rewarded with three gold…
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