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Millstone mine faces prospect of being closed
By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent By a margin of one vote, the Township Committee in Millstone granted a temporary extension to the operator of Buck Mining and Materials, Pine Hill Road. The committee took the action at its meeting on May 20. Voting in favor of a motion to grant an operating extension for two weeks…
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Country music rocks New Jersey
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Country artist Dierks Bentley sings to a sold-out crowd at Starland Ballroom in Sayreville. The venue is among several in New Jersey that have welcomed country artists and their growing fan base in the Garden State. MARK R. SULLIVAN New Jersey may be known for being stronger than the…
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DATEBOOK
The Millstone Township Open Space and Farmland Preservation Council and the Agricultural Advisory Council will host the ninth annual clambake fundraiser 1-5:30 p.m. June 7 at Wagner Farm Park, 4 Baird Road, Millstone Township. Limited tickets are available and must be purchased in advance. Tickets are $35 for adults and $10 for children. Lobster…
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Consumer education better than anti-bag law
James J. McCaffrey, McCaffrey’s Food Markets This August, McCaffrey’s Food Markets will celebrate our 23rd year as a member of the Princeton community! Throughout these years, we’ve focused on providing excellent service, superb community relations and top-quality products to the Princeton area. We’ve also worked very hard to be good corporate citizens, through charitable efforts…
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EDITORIAL: For veterans, actions belie the words
As we enter Memorial Day weekend, we’re sure to hear a lot of speeches and see a lot of flag waving to show thanks and respect for the veterans who have given a lot — economically, physically, emotionally — to keep the rest of us safe. When it comes to more than words, however, New…
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WEST WINDSOR: Students’ hard work helps to fight cancer
By Siddharth Muchhal, Special Writer WEST WINDSOR — As a result of a year’s worth of work and Saturday’s event, the Relay for Life committees of two local high schools were able to raise more than $12,000 for the American Cancer Society. “I’m really proud of the students who spent countless hours after school preparing…
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EAST WINDSOR: Local police officers ride to remember the fallen
By Amy Batista, Special Writer Local police joined fellow officers from around the state in biking hundreds of miles to the nation’s capital to honor comrades who made the ultimate sacrifice last week during National Police Week. ”The Police Unity Tour provides a very visible display that respectfully honors our brothers and sisters killed in…
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EAST WINDSOR: EMS dispute continues
By Amy Batista The township has officially authorized who can serve as emergency medical service (EMS) responders in town and East Windsor Township Rescue Squad District II didn’t make the cut. The council passed a resolution designating East Windsor Township Rescue Squad District I, East Windsor Township EMS No. 2, Capital Health Services, Robert Wood…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Borough targeting vacant properties
By Amy Batista The council introduced an ordinance that if passed would set standards for registering and maintaining abandoned and vacant properties during its Monday night meeting. The New Jersey Legislature enacted a new law in late 2014 authorizing municipal governments to pass such an ordinance. According to the ordinance, mortgage foreclosures often result in…
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