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UPPER FREEHOLD: Proposed budget to include tax increase
If adopted, the homeowner of a residence assessed at the township average of $446,800 would pay an additional $39 in municipal taxes, up from $886 last year. by Jane Meggitt UPPER FREEHOLD — The Township Committee introduced its 2014 budget that, if approved, would result in a municipal tax increase for the average resident. The…
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Honoring Diversity & Inclusion Leaders Essential to New Jersey’s Success!
By Gail Zoppo The American Conference on Diversity Will Recognize U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, Award-Winning Journalist Soledad O’Brien, NJ Devils & New Jersey Natural Gas COO Kathleen Ellis at the 66th Anniversary State Dinner The American Conference on Diversity will celebrate the accomplishments of outstanding individuals and organizations committed to diversity and inclusion and essential…
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POLICE BLOTTER: March 14
Hamilton Police charged John Papiomitis for shoplifting in 700 block of Marketplace Boulevard on Feb. 27. Police did not provide bail information or value of item(s) stolen as of press time. In addition, police also investigated a shoplifting incident in the 2100 block of South Broad Street. Police also investigated a criminal mischief incident in…
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LETTER: Corrupt governor should resign
To the editor: The New Jersey constitution of 1947 created an autocracy that was never fully exploited until the Christie Administration took office. By definition, autocracies are totally corrupt in a republic because that kind of power is maintained in a representative democracy by a quid pro quo of selected largess to politicians of…
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STATE WE’RE IN: Green parks bring in the ‘green’
Most park benefits are obvious. Glorious green spaces for playing and relaxing outdoors boost our physical and mental health. They provide shelter for wildlife and places where we can connect with nature, and they teach us about our history and heritage. Parks can serve as large swaths of open space that safeguard drinking water and…
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CRANBURY: Committee honors volunteer
When Anna Drago and her husband Francesco moved to Cranbury in 1970, it wasn’t long before Ms. Drago rolled up her sleeves and waded into the waters of community volunteerism. By Nicole M. Wells, Special Writer CRANBURY — When Anna Drago and her husband Francesco moved to Cranbury in 1970, it wasn’t long before Ms.…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Councilman hosting public forum
Borough Councilman Rob Thibault will hold his monthly public meeting on tomorrow at the Hightstown Library at 11 a.m., according to a press release. HIGHTSTOWN — Borough Councilman Rob Thibault will hold his monthly public meeting on tomorrow at the Hightstown Library at 11 a.m., according to a press release. While there is no set…
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Current, former council members endorse Greenstein
multiple signers To the editor: State Sen. Linda Greenstein is running to replace Rep. Rush Holt in the 12th Congressional District. West Windsor was represented by Linda Greenstein in the state Assembly and Senate for 10 years, and during that time she provided exemplary service, always making her presence known and responding to local needs,…
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