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LAWRENCE: Quiet primary firms fall slates
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer In the only contested primary Tuesday, registered Democrats and Republicans in Lawrence followed their counterparts statewide and gave the nod to incumbent Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine and Republican Party challenger Chris Christie to be the gubernatorial nominees of their respective parties. Gov. Corzine faced nominal opposition from Roger Bacon,…
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ALLENTOWN: Stampe says school board will review Field House safety concerns
By Melissa L. Gaffney, Staff Writer ALLENTOWN The Upper Freehold Regional School District did exercise “due diligence” when first contracting the Robbinsville Field House for physical education use, Board of Education President Joseph Stampe said. Nonetheless, after recently deciding to use it a second year, Mr. Stampe said he will bring up any safety…
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Officials rail against housing bill
Municipal leaders in Mercer County We write to urge New Jersey legislators to vote “no” on the “Age Restricted Housing Conversion Bill” (Senate Bill S-2577 and Assembly Bill A-3772). This legislation would result in serious financial burdens to property taxpayers and municipalities, would make a mockery of citizen rights of participation, and would unjustifiably undermine…
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LAWRENCE: School urges flu precautions
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Concerned about the possible spread of flu-like illnesses, Lawrence Township public school district officials are asking parents to keep their children at home for one week if they start to show flu-like symptoms. In a letter sent home with students Wednesday, Superintendent of Schools Philip Meara said the…
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PRINCETON: Toy gun triggers campus scare — see update in Top Stories
By Greg Forester, Staff Writer PRINCETON — Four juveniles triggered a police response on the Princeton University campus Wednesday morning after they were seen with a green toy handgun that had been left with items discarded by students, according to police. Police later found the four juveniles near the University Place Wawa convenience store, near where…
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Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off on June 13
Somerset County Board of Freeholders If you are cleaning your garage, shed or other storage areas this year, you can dispose of hazardous items at the next Somerset County Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day Saturday, June 13. Hazardous items can be dropped off at the South County Public Works Garage, located at 410 Roycefield Rd in…
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ROBBINSVILLE: Fried announces plan to consolidate positions
By Melissa L. Gaffney, Staff Writer ROBBINSVILLE A plan to consolidate the two positions of township business administrator and engineer was announced Tuesday by Mayor Dave Fried, who says the township would save about $70,000 with this move to create a more efficient government. The township engineer also serves as director of community development.…
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WEST AMWELL: Budget woes could force police cuts
Mayor William Corboy:‘Read my lips: There is no money’ By Linda Seida, Staff Writer WEST AMWELL — If the township runs out of money later this year, there may be fewer police officers patrolling West Amwell. The township sent a notice to the PBA April 17 of a possible need to lay off some of…
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LAWRENCE: Housing tour gives officials a street-eye view
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Affordable housing comes in all shapes and sizes. That was the take-home message for the 40 or so elected officials, planning and zoning board members and others who took a tour of developments that include affordable housing across Mercer County last week. The Homes for Everyone bus tour,…
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