An Independent Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of the People of Highlstr „v: A 155 — NO. 33 HIGHTSTOWN GAZETTE, MERCER COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, THURSDAY FEBRUA , ol) ^ ~ »<>% ' * EAST WINDSOR THE S N 0 \ INTRODUCES THREE The area had W Fortunately, Monday was a snow according to Ronnie Lee, holiday. President’s Day. and ORDINANCES substitute national, local weath some stores were closed. At its February 11, 2003 er observer; and the near bliz Schools were closed and gov council meeting, the East Wind zard like snow storm, that began ernment buildings were closed. sor Township Council intro Sunday at 2:45 p.m. and went The local schools were duced three ordinances which well into the evening of Mon closed on Tuesday, but the will come up for approval at its day, made people cope in differ municipal buildings in East March 11, 2003 meeting. ent ways. Windsor and Hightstown were Ordinance No. 2003-1 covers One Stockton Street resident open. towing and storage charges for got out his snow blower to see Mercer County road crews vehicles. if it would work, and it did on cleared the county streets in the Ordinance No. 2003-2 covers Tuesday. area, and while doing so speed limits on Milford Road One local resident said he dumped the road snow onto res from Etra Road to 1,750 feet had never seen so many people idents’ driveways and even onto north of Etra Road at 35 miles in an East Windsor Township the cleared sidewalks. per hour and Milford Road from supermarket on Sunday before One Stockton Street resident 1,750 feet north of Etra Road to the storm. He said people were called the county road depart New Jersey Route 33 at 45 miles stocking up on food just min ment. The engineering depart per hour. utes before the storm. He said ment answered hy a gentleman Ordinance No. 2003-3 covers the bread and milk shelves were who said he would convey the no passing zones on Conover practically empty. message to the road department. Road and Airport Road. An apartment dweller said The message was that the caller These ordinances may be after the snows came and fell he would saw the county workers seen in full on the legal pages of could not find his car at first in half if they did not stop this week’s edition of the because it was covered with a throwing snow back into drive Gazette. foot of snow. ways and sidewalks that had just been cleared. TOWNSHIP OFFERS The county did the clearing of the county roads in Hight- SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY Hevenafterwards. East Windsor Township The roads became bare after Mayor Janice S. Mironov a number of clearin'gsTbut the announced that East Windsor n pan s at Township, in con junction with ton tree! were several the New Jersey State League of feet high with the snow from Municipalities, is offering the cleared roads. junior and senior high school People walked in the street students an excellent scholar because sidewalks were not ship opportunity. cleared off that quickly. The Township and the New According to Hightstown Jersey State League of Munici ordinances regarding sidewalks, palities have teamed up to offer sidewalks have to be cleared off three $1,000.00 scholarships 24 hours after the end of the through the Future Municipal snow fall. Leaders Scholarship Competi The Hightstown Public tion. This statewide scholarship Works Department was busy competition centers on the clearing all municipal walks and theme, “What My Mayor and parking lots from the borough Governing Body Do Best,” and buildings so employees and townspeople could park. seeks to advance the virtues of IN THE EARLY MORNING OF FEBRUARY 17, 2003, a lone piece of snow moving equipment The police in both Hight elected and volunteer members made its path along Summit Street. The operator turned out to be no one other than our Larry stown and East Windsor were of the community, while raising Blake. Photos courtesy of Gary Grubb awareness of municipal govern busy with their usual duties and ment in general. emergencies. “This is a positive program 6TH ANNUAL CRANBURY CRAFT SHOW SNOW REMOVAL The fire companies of both for junior and senior high The 6th Annual Cranbury crafters new to the show, along AND PARKING municipalities were also on the school students, which provides Craft Show, organized by the with the talents of many crafters alert for any emergency and so- With winter upon us, we assistance toward higher educa Cranbury Education Founda who have participated before. were the first aid squads. will soon be clearing the roads tion, while spotlighting the tion,, will be held at the Cran The proceeds from this show Both East Windsor and of snow and ice. Our proce important role of municipal bury School, Main Street, Cran will be used by the Cranbury Hightstown were prepared to dure for this is to remove snow government and officials,” said bury, New Jersey, on Saturday, Education Foundation to help help in any situation. and ice from the snow emer Mayor Mironov. March 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. fund the planned upgrade of the Automobiles were few and gency route first, then continue The Mayor will appoint a and Sunday, March 9, from 11 school auditorium. Admission ran slowly. through the town by district. Committee of Elected Officials a.m. to 4 p.m. to the show is $4.00 for adults, While snow can be haz We alternate the beginning and volunteers who will select a This juried show will feature $2.00 for senior citizens and ardous, it can form scenes of district each time it snows. To semi-finalist from East Windsor the work of more than 70 talent $1.00 for children under 14. ensure complete removal it extreme beauty. and forward the semi-finalist’s ed artisans, with examples of There will be a supervised chil would be helpful, if possible, When one looks out one’s entry to the Scholarship Com their fine quality, original hand dren’s center where children for residents not to park their windows, one sees a world of mittee of the New Jersey State made crafts for sale. Exhibiting can play and make crafts while cars in the street. Also, please white covering the whole area. League of Municipalities for in the show will be many local their parents shop. Breakfast do not push snow or ice into Some places have deeper their consideration. The Schol crafters, as well as crafters from and lunch will be available. the roadway as you are clean drifts than others. arship Committee will select 15 New York, Pennsylvania, Con There will be drawings through ing your sidewalks and drive A huge fir tree in the back finalists and 3 winners from the necticut, Maryland, Mas out the show to win selected ways. yard of a Stockton Street resi State of New Jersey. sachusetts and Virginia. The crafts made by exhibitors who If you should have any dent was so heavily laden with A full application package crafts represented will include have generously donated their questions, please call the Pub snow that its limbs dropped to may be obtained through the many varieties of clothing for work. lic Works office at 609-490- the ground, bowing to nature’s Office of Mayor Janice S. adults and children, ceramics, Bring your family and 5115. commands. Mironov, 16 Lanning Boule glass, brass rubbings, wood, friends for a fun filled day in Larry Blake, The tree was a joy to behold. vard, East Windsor, New Jersey furniture, quilts, florals, jewel historic Cranbury. Contact the Superintendent of Public One forgot the dangers of the or by calling 609-443-4000 ext. ry, accessories and much more. show organizers with any ques Works 237. This year’s show includes many tions at 609-395-1700 ext. 411. Continued on page 7 Page 2 Thursday, February 20, 2003 THE GAZETTE DESK "INNOVATION: THE BLACK EXPERIENCE" FOCUS OF LECTURE MERCER COUNTY cooling in mind. They built mercial potential of solar Designer and innovator Howard is the owner of Why is it that when one houses with a number of win energy via the Solar Energy James Howard will present Howard Industrial design and calls the Mercer County dows facing South and a less Research Development and “Innovation: The Black Expe an assistant professor of Departments, no matter er number of windows facing Demonstration Act. rience” at Mercer County design at the County College which department, the West and North. To date, exceptional Community College on Thurs of Morris. He holds patents answer one gets is that one is The house in which we live progress has been made — day, February 27, 2003, at 12 for 15 products and has con away from one's desk and not has a large number of win through the joint efforts of noon. His talk is presented tributed to the designs of free to the public as part of approximately 150 other prod available, so leave your name dows facing East and South government and private the college’s Black History ucts. In addition to his own and phone number and the and only a few facing the industry — to move solar Month events and its Distin work, Howard will speak county will get back to you. West and fewer facing the technology off the drawing guished Lecture Series. The about other African American Well, when we call the North. boards and into America's lecture takes place on Mer innovators over the years. county, or any other number, Whether they had solar homes and offices. Particular cer’s West Windsor Campus, For more information on we want to talk to a person heating and cooling in mind, ly noteworthy is the public's Communications Building, this event or a schedule of immediately, and not when we do not know, but the loca acceptance of passive solar Room 110, 1200 Old Trenton upcoming lectures, call 609- the county, or any other busi tion of the windows of the energy systems and designs." Road. 586-4800, x3221. ness, wants to talk to us. entire house makes us suspect Can not the county afford they had that in mind, but did to pay a receptionist to not call it that. WHEATON VILLAGE RESPONDS TO GOVERNOR'S answer the phone? There is no date on the arti PROPOSED ELIMINATION OF FUNDING FOR THE ARTS Mercer County residents cle and it is only part of the The recent announcement source for nonprofit arts, histo Trustees and staff will join pay enough in taxes to have article telling of the history of by Governor James ry and humanities institutions. other arts organizations the county hire someone to solar energy. It came from a McGreevey to eliminate all He will remove another $2.4 statewide in its advocacy to answer the phone. The county firm in New York City and it state aid for arts, history and million by eliminating the restore state funding to the must get enough calls to stated it was for the United cultural grant programs was offices of the Arts Council, arts. make it profitable to hire a States Department of Energy. devastating news to all arts Historical Commission, Cul For more information call person who answers the "PASSIVE organizations. For Wheaton tural Trust, motion picture and 856-825-6800, or visit www. phone when one wants to get SOLAR ENERGY Village the impadt will be pro television development and wheatonvillage.org. Adminis an immediate answer. Solar energy is the oldest found. historic site management. The trative offices are open daily, 9 The county is not the only thing under the sun. Wheaton Village Board of Wheaton Village Board of a.m. to 5 p.m. business or department that The ancient Greeks used Trustees Chairman, Peter does not have a full time, or solar energy to heat their Leone said, “The governor has even part time, receptionist to homes. Early Roman emper proposed a course so shocking as to fall outside any of our answer the phone. Schools do ors enjoyed solar heated contingency planning. Nearly (©fftce of tijc-jJfla^ot it, doctor's offices do it, gov baths. Ancient Egyptians twenty five percent of ernment offices do it and hun- designed solar energy sys Wheaton Village’s funding ctred of other offices use an tems to cool their pubic build derives from the New Jersey answering m arine to tell ings. State Council on the Arts and people the business, school or u^spite the sun's early the State’s Historical Commis- rotlamation doctor's office will call back. popularity as a domestij | WHF.REAS, African-Americans have made many valuable contributions to the jvernor proposes to history and culture of the United States, New Jersey and East Windsor Township, One doctor's office told us energy source, interest in which noteworthy contributions enrich all of us and provide a promising future for our rT'ajvl^ cncoufa8'n8 Part*c,P*tioi» and leaders from all races, ethnic groups and that the persons who finally solar energy slowly dwindled cies. Those funds represent the WHEREAS, as our governments focus on African-American history and culture listened to the recorded mes- during the month of February, it is most appropriate that in Fast Windsor Township we as successive generations difference between a modest celebrate our diversity and make special efforts to recognize and applaud the sages seeking a visit or distinguished contributions made by African-Americans; and chose to rely on the seemingly operating deficit and giant hole WHEREAS, Mt. Olivet Baptist Church founded in 1903 with spiritual support of advice, learned m o r^^y the ‘‘Mother Church” First Baptist Church of Hightstown, has a long and distinguished endless availability of fossil into which, at best, much of history of community involvement strengthened through the faithful service of multiple words, words that they had fuels. generations of several local families; and what the public has come to WHEREAS, ML Olivet Baptist Church first occupied the old prim shop on never heard before. People, Liberty Street in 1908, and ultimately through hard work and dedication and faith By the early 1970's, howev expect from Wheaton Village arrived in May 1970 at its current facility on Rev. William L. Powell Drive, formerly she said, were so mad that known as John Street; and er, the world had become may vanish. Naturally, we’ll WHEREAS, Mt. Olivet Baptist Church has been a positive source of encouraging young people to better themselves and has enthusiastically provided they could not get the doctor, acutely aware its fossil fuel do our best to preserve what’s needed educational support llirough many avenues, including creation in 1986 of the Lillian B. Miles monthly stipend for college students and the incorporation in 1997 of that they said all kinds of vul supply was not only limited, most essential. But if the gov the Powell Learning Center which has awarded $30,000 in college scholarships, and WHEREAS, Mt. Olivet Baptist Church was a founding member of the Windsor gar and unmentionable but was being depleted at an ernor achieves his goal of Hightstown Area Ministerium (WHAM), and has hosted many of the invigorating and unifying community' ecumenical services sponsored by WHAM, most recently the words. killing off state support of the 2003 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Service at which the celebrated speaker was Dr. alarming rate. In the United King’s oldest daughter Yolanda King; and SOLAR HEATING States, this concern was arts and culture, we’ll be hard WHEREAS, Ml Olivet Baptist Church, which as served has a significant foundation stone in our area, as an important community focus for religious inspiration, We recently ran across a teamed with the economic pressed to achieve our mis cultural outreach, caring support of people in need and educational advancement, is sion.” celebrating their one hundredth year milestone. press kit sent to the Gazette and political need to reduce NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Janice S. Mironov, Mayor of the Township of East The funding loss of approx Windsor, County of Mercer, in the State ofNcw Jersey do hereby proclaim several years ago regarding our dependency on costly for AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH passive, hybrid solar energy. eign oil. imately $745,000 from these FEBRUARY 2003 agencies will severely diminish in East Windsor Township, and further hereby recognize and commend We found it interesting, As a result, scientists began MT. OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH the Village’s ability to serve its 100 YEARS - 2003 but we do not know how well to search for alternative ener and congratulate them on achieving this significarif Centennial mllestone7«ipress our diverse audiences. Over 70,000 appreciation for their many accomplishments and strong community commitment, and it might work. gy sources that were renew wish them continued success and progress as they continue to grow and serve the people visited Wheaton Vil people of our community. We understand a building, able or in unlimited supply. IN WITNESS THEREOF, 1 have hereunto set my hand and caused to be lage in 2002. The village’s arts affixed the great seal of East Windsor Township this 11th day of February 2003. we think it is the library in One of the most promising education and outreach pro Twin Rivers, used the idea of was solar energy, since a sin grams in traditional and con solar energy and found over a gle day's sunshine, used to its temporary glass art, craft, period of time it did not utmost efficiency, could satis regional history, folklore, and work. fy the world's energy needs folklife served 15,000 students We found the article inter for 15 years. last year, 20 percent coming esting because during the ear In 1974, Congress first from Abbott school districts. ly 1900's, carpenters built called on the federal govern The proposed funding cut will THE ABOVE PROCLAMATION FROM THE OFFICE OI houses with solar heating and ment to investigate the com result in dramatic reductions in THE MAYOR OF EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP, JANICE S critical programming. MIRONOV, states that African Americans have made man' PUBLICATION NO. 244880 In addition, Wheaton Vil valuable contributions to the history and culture of the Unitec lage is a vital source of tourism States, New Jersey and East Windsor Township, and thesi revenue for the city of Mil noteworthy contributions enrich all of us and provide a promis Htghtstofrw dnxztik lville and Cumberland County. ing future for our community by encouraging participation anc Established June 30, 1849 Visitors spend thousands of leaders from all races, ethnic groups and genders. GEORGE P. DENNIS, Editor and Publisher, 1912-1955 dollars in lodging, meals, retail Our government focuses on African American history ant PFC. GEORGE FOSTER DENNIS, Killed in Action, goods and services associated culture during the month of February and it is most appropri September 11, 1944 with their arts experience. ate that in East Windsor Township we celebrate our diversity MAY S. DENNIS, Publisher, 1955-1965 Governor McGreevey’s cuts and make special efforts to recognize and applaud the distin W. PALMER DENNIS — KATHRYN S. DENNIS, PUBLISHERS guished contributions made by African Americans; therefore Phone 609-448-0039 include the elimination of $18 we proclaim February 2003 as African American Historj million in arts council grants, Entered as second class matter at Hightstown, New Jersey, post office under Month and recognize and commend Mt. Olivet Baptist Churcl the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Published every Thursday Terms of $4 million in history grants on reaching its one hundred year anniversary and express oui subscription: one year, $20; six months, $14; o u t of state, $30; single copy 35e- and $10 million for the New senior citizens, $3.00 less. appreciation for their many accomplishments and strong com Jersey Cultural Trust, a public THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2003 munity commitment, and wish them continued success and Postmaster: Send address changes to the Hightstown Gazette, P O Box 349 private effort to create a $200 Hightstown, N.J. 08520. ’ progress as they continue to grow and serve the people of oui million supplemental funding community. Thursday, February 20, 2003 Page 3
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snow if it fell to the ground or fell on someone. This is only February and snow can come to the area as long as April. One year not so long ago, the area had snowfalls on March 19 and 20 and 19 inches fell. However, as Spring approaches, the snowfalls melt more quickly. For the last few years, espe cially last year, the area had been spoiled; but with this year, the area is getting back to a more normal winter. NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT a biblical tale The usual New Jersey win based on the Old Testament story from the Book of Genesis. Performances are Friday, February 21, Saturday, February 22, Fri ters bring ice on the ponds and day, February 28 and Saturday, Mar 1, 2003. Joseph, the favorite son of Jacob, is the much envied brother among Jacob’s twelve lakes so that one can skate. For sons. Ridiculing Joseph for his lavish coat of many colors, the latest gift from his indulgent father, Jacob, the eleven brothers con years, the Peddie Lake used to trive to sell him into slavery in Egypt. The creative staging and choreography captivates audiences as they observe the many chal be filled with ice skaters; how lenges Joseph faces, from the attempted seduction by Potiphar’s wife to his imprisonment by Potiphar. Pharaoh is so impressed by ever, for a number of years the Joseph’s abilities to interpret dreams and his wise prophecy that saves the kingdom that he appoints Joseph the Pharaoh’s Deputy Peddie Lake did not freeze over or Number Two man of the kingdom. The eleven brothers, victims of famine, show up imploring the Pharaoh’s Deputy, their own so one could not skate. But this brother for assistance. The brothers do not recognize Joseph, who has a bit of fun at their expense, before welcoming and forgiving year that joy and activity have them. The high spirited story is told in song through three narrators. Pictured above are the Notre Dame High School performing come back. arts students in rehearsal. Kevin Kimtis, of Hightstown, is fourth from the right.
llEMMBMBfBlBMBlBJBMBJBMBMBJBMgiBlBjgMBiBlBMaigjBiBJllsli CELEBRATING WOMEN CHOREOGRAPHERS Reflections from the Shrine: An Anecdotal 1 DEAN'S LISTS History of Hightstown and East Windsor, ‘Dancing Through the Ceiling’ i The following area stu by John W. Orr, Jr. 1 CAPPS presents is a bold initiative conceived dents received Dean’s List AMERICAN by artistic director Graham Available for $40, including tax & postage from: 1 honors from Rowan Univer REPERTORY BALLET Lustig that serves as a plat sity for the Fall 2002 I form for women choreogra LONGSTREET HOUSE, PO BOX 730 in Hightstown Semester: phers and artists who, in col Hightstown: HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520 I The Community Arts Part laboration with ARB dancers^ _ s nership at the Peddie School Kyle D. Bond create new works in the classi Linda L. Magee (CAPPS) continues its 2002- cal idiom. This performance East Windsor: 2003 season with a bold new will include works of Dorn- initiative by American Reper inque Dumais (-a parr Jeffrey Laser This Week at tory Ballet celebrating the p a rf^ ^ u s a n Hadley {Corps), Christine M. DiMatteo work of wometrcnorcogra- Amy Seiwert {Monopoly), and Aubrey N. Peck phers on the Libraries 2003, at 8 Mary B. Wagi Burke Theater at the Peddie Join us for the next chapter Robbinsville Branches of the Mercer County Library System, all are open: School. in D ancing Through the Ceil- Marc A. Caponi Monday - Thursday, 9:30-9:00, Friday and Saturday 9:30 - 5:00 The American Repertory ing. In the meantime, check Sarina A. Colligan The Hickory Corner Branch is open Sunday’s from 12:30 - 5:00 (Sept. - June) Ballet Company is not only out www.arballet.org.
Website: http://www.mcl.org Search the catalog, place holds, renew hooks! one of New Jersey’s greatest Tickets are reserved and The following area stu cultural treasures, it is a $20. For a full season brochure dent received Dean’s List Hickory Corner Branch 448-1330 nationally acclaimed dance or information on this or other honors from Rensselaer HICKORY CORNER ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION ensemble committed to teach CAPPS events, call 609-490- University for the Fall GROUP meets Wed. (2/26) at 8 p.m. Interested adults are invit ing and performing at the 7550, e-mail capps@peddie. 2002 Semester: ed to attend. Please call for more information. highest caliber. This program, org, or visit their website, East Windsor: THE DISPLAY CASE features valentines from the collection Dancing Through the Ceiling, www.peddie.org/capps. Meral L. Reyhan of Jean McFarland during February VITA TAX ASSISTANCE: continues on Fri. (2/28). Please call for an appointment. EAST WINDSOR PREVENTING WINTER SPORTS INJURIES SWING, SWAY AND PLAY a program for babies 6 mos and RECREATION Reduce your chances of injury ized vehicles. up. Mon. (2/24) at 10 a.m. this winter by following these pre Snowmobiling STORYTIME: Toddlers (ages 2-3 with adult) Tues. (2/25) & SUMMER CAMP ventative measures: • Know how to properly oper Wed. (2/26) at 10 a.m. Preschoolers (ages 3-5) Tues. (2/25) at Skiing and Snowboarding ate the particular model of snow 11 a.m. & Wed. (2/26) at 4 p.m. Please register. REGISTRATION • Get in shape. Being physical mobile before driving it. Hightstown Memorial Branch 448-1474 The East Windsor Township ly fit before you ski or snowboard • Wear goggles, helmets with Recreation Department is offer will make the sport easier and help shin straps and protective clothing. HOMEOWNERS’ INSURANCE SEMINAR Mon. (2/24) ing the following camp pro prevent injuries. • Conduct a safety check from 7 - 9:30 p.m. grams for the summer of 2003: • Take a lesson. The best way before each ride. Never start with LEARN TO CROCHET GRANNY SQUARES Tues. (2/25) Sunny Day Camp - Students to become a safer skier or snow- out a full tank of gas. from 4:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. entering Kindergarten and 1st boarder is to learn good skills • Know the terrain. Know STORY TIME: (ages 2 and up) Wed. (2/26) and Thurs. (2/27) Grade from a qualified instructor. where fences, gullies and rocks at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. “Tropical Rain Forrest.” Please register. Recreation Day Camp - Stu • Use the right equipment. may be hidden. Beware of open SING ALONG WITH PAT MCKINLEY for all ages. Fri. dents entering 2nd - 5th Grades Make sure your ski or snowboard bodies of water and thin ice. (2/24) at 10:30 a.m. “Let’s sing together!” Intermediate Day Camp - Stu bindings are adjusted correctly. • Be alert. Remember that the VITA TAX ASSISTANCE: continues in the Community dents entering 6th - 8th Grades • Wear protective gear, includ loud noise generated by the snow Room. Fri. (2/28) 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Please call for an appoint Jr. Travel Camp - Students entering 3rd - 6th Grades ing eye protection. mobile may prevent you from ment. 7th Grade Travel Camp - Stu • Know your limits. Stop hearing an approaching train. ONGOING BOOK SALE for children and adults. dents entering 7th Grade before you become tired. Twin Rivers Branch 443-1880 Teen Travel Camp - Students • Whenever starting downhill entering 8th -10th Grades or merging into a trail, look uphill BETTER BEGINNINGS FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK DISCUSSION Camp Care (Before and After and yield to others. GROUP meets Mon. (2/24) 7 -9 p.m. “Kaaterskill Falls”. MEETING Camp) - For Sunny Day Camp, • Learn to properly load, ride BOOK PLAY: Songs, stories, games, dance, and crafts for Recreation Day Camp, Interme The regular monthly and unload from any ski lift. children ages 2-5. Children under 3 yrs. must be accompanied diate Day Camp and Jr. Travel Board of Directors Meet Sledding by an adult. Weds. (2/26) at 10:45 a.m. and Thurs. (2/27) at 10 Camp. ing of the Better Begin • Check sleds for jagged, sharp a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 4 p.m. “Dragons”. Please register. For information or to register, nings Day Care Center will edges and protruding rivets. BABYTIME a rollicking, rhyming time for you and your baby call the recreation Office at 443- be held on Monday, Febru • Teach children the impor (ages 6 mos. - 2 yrs.) Tues. (2/25) at 10:30 a.m. Please register 4000 or stop by the East Wind ary 24, 2003, at Better sor Municipal Building between tance of checking out the sliding KIDSCRAFT: (Grades K and up) Tues. (2/25) at 4:00 p.m. Beginnings Child Care 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Mon area before sledding down a slope, “Making your own sewing card.” Please register Center, Room 10, 318 day through Friday. Registra as well as how to stop or bail off HOMESCHOOLER’S STORYTIME: Fri. (2/28) at 10:30 North Main Street, Hight tion begins March 3, 2003. the sled in an emergency. a.m. “Dragons”. Please register. stown, N.J., at 7:00 p.m. Spaces are limited - register early! • Never hook sleds onto motor Page 4 Thursday, February 20, 2003
In the 1970’s, the First National Bank of Hightstown issued to its customers a series of 22 collectors prints about old time Hightstown. Mr. Clifford Pullen has the whole seat and had loaned them to the Gazette to be used in its entirety. The bank is now the First Union Bank and will change its name again this year or next. Some of the prints the Gazette has printed, but the Gazette has had requests for the whole collection. Some requests have come as far away as the mid-West from subscribers who formerly lived in this area. Below are the prints fourteen, fifteen and sixteen in the series.
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In the 1970’s, the First National Bank of Hightstown issued to its customers a series of 22 collectors prints about old time Hightstown. Mr. Clifford Pullen has the whole seat and had loaned them to the Gazette to be used in its entirety. The bank is now the First Union Bank and will change its name again this year or next. Some of the prints the Gazette has printed, but the Gazette has had requests for the whole collection. Some requests have come as far away as the mid-West from subscribers who formerly lived in this area. Below are prints seventeen, eighteen and nineteen in the series.
EAST SIDE OF MAIN STREET PRIOR TO 1920. Now the site of First National Bank of Hight stown. The large brick structure was known as the Smith Building. To the right of it is Blauvelt’s Depart ment Store and Keeler’s Shoe Store.
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CUNNINGHAM ’S DRUG STORE. At right is D. Hart Cunningham; to his left, George » : -msm. Burch. sag
HIGHTSTOWN’S CIVIL WAR VET ERANS assemble for the Memorial Day Parade, May 1886. Page 6 Thursday, February 20, 2003 WATERSHED OBITUARIES b r GERALD FINN, VALUABLE COUPON! PROGRAMS BIRDENA BOLLES CHAIRMAN OF Birdena “Bernie” Bolles, 90, MAPLE SUGARING 24th Annua! NEW AMERICAN The Stony Brook-Millstone Water of East Windsor passed away Dollhouse & Miniatures Show & Sale shed Association, on Titus Mill Rd. in Monday, February 10, 2003, at Sponsored by The Hightstown Woman's Club INTERNATIONAL, Hopewell Township, is offering the Medical Center at Princeton. at “Maple Sugaring” for school age chil Born in Forest Lake, Penn., S t Anthony of Padua Catholic Church TO SPEAK AT dren, ages 6 to 12, on Thurs., Feb. Mrs. Bolles resided in East Exit 8 of NJ Turnpike & West Route 33 SENIOR CENTER 27, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Windsor since 1955 and was Church on corner of Maxwell & Rt33, at light Join us as we learn how to tap formerly of Plainsboro. Gerald Finn, Chair Hightstown, NJ 08520 trees, gather sap, and make syrup Bernie served as the book man, CEO and Founder from our mighty Sugar Maple Trees. keeper for her husband at Dan’s of New America Interna Everyone gets to taste the finished Saturday, February 22, 2003 9:30 am to 4 pm Sunoco Station in Hightstown product! tiona] (NAI), will be for 16 years. Snacks Lunch Desserts Pre-registration is required by speaking to senior citi Wife of the late Daniel E. zens at the East Windsor Feb. 27 and enrollment is limited. The Donation $4.00 (with this coupon $3.00) fee is $7 for members and $10 for Bolles; she is survived by two Township Senior Center Children under 12 $1.00 non-members. daughters, Barbara J. and on February 25, at 10:30 WOODCOCK WATCH Charles Schwing of Hightstown email-legl [email protected] a.m. The Stony Brook-Millstone Water and Carol A. and Arthur Sykes Under Mr. Finn’s lead shed Association, on Titus Mill Rd. in of Bedminster; one brother, ership, NAI has grown in Hopewell Township, is offering a John Seiber of Freehold; four to real estate’s most com “Woodcock Watch” for families and grandchildren, Charles C. CLIP 'N SAVE! prehensive system of cor adults on Thurs., Feb. 27, at 6 p.m. Schwing of Leonardo, Carol L. porate real estate services. The program will be repeated on Lindstrom of Lakehurst, Kath Wed., March 5, at 6 p.m, Mr. Finn plans to discuss leen M. Troy of East ANNUAL DOLLHOUSE & MINIATURES SHOW & SALE Discover the whimsical harbinger the history and evolution Brunswick, and Mary Grajales The 24th Annual Dollhouse and Miniatures Show and Sale, sponsored of spring, the Woodcock or Timber- of East Windsor Town of Howell; seven great grand by the Hightstown Woman’s Club, will be held Saturday, February 22, doodle. 2003, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church ship from a development The program is co-sponsored by children; and several nieces and on Route 33 and Maxwell Avenue in Hightstown. Dealers from several and real estate perspec the Washington Crossing Audubon nephews. states will be exhibiting. Betty Kontigas, from Maryland, is coming and tive. Society and is free and open to the Funeral services were on Fri donating a beautiful two story, 5 room dollhouse with attic called, “Peaches Please contact the East public. Pre-registration is required by day, February 14, 2003 at 11:00 and Cream,” to be raffled at 3:30 p.m. The dealers specialize in handcraft Windsor Senior Center at the date of the program and enroll a.m. at A. S. Cole Funeral ment is limited. For more information ed and hand painted items such as unusual handmade one inch dolls, toys, 371-1792 for more infor Home, 22 North Main Street, or to register for either program, call games, holiday items, Victorian room settings, handcrafted country furni mation. Cranbury, NJ. 609-737-7592. ture, and accessories. Door prizes will be available as well as delicious Interment followed in Brain- sandwiches and homemade cakes and cookies, all sold to benefit the erd Cemetery, Cranbury, NJ. Woman’s Club charities. Admission is $4. Children under age 12 is $1. USE COUPON ABOVE AND SAVE! Call 609-448-6792 for information. JUNE BIRD HOUCK June Bird Houck, age 88, of Hightstown passed away on EAST WINDSOR SENIOR CENTER Saturday, February 15, 2003, in PROUDLY PRESENTS THE the Medical Center at Princeton. Born in New York City, she AARP DRIVE 55 ALIVE CLASS was a Hightstown resident for SATURDAYS: April 26 & May 3, 2003 f “ over 70 years. Mrs. Houck TIME: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. graduated from New York Uni versity with a Bachelor’s PLACE: East Windsor Senior Center Degree in 1936. She was an COST: $10.00 Per Person active member of the United Upon completion of the course, students receive a “certificate of Methodist Church. Mrs. Houck completion” which when sent to their insurance company, will was a choir member, a member entitle them to a 5% discount on the major portion of their auto of United Methodist Women, mobile insurance for three years. Also, a two point reduction the Autumn Club of Hight from their Motor Vehicle Bureau record if applicable. Member stown, the Grange, and Scarbor ship in AARP is not required, but students must pre-register. ough Senior Citizen Center. She Cost is $10.00. Class size is limited and the course must be enjoyed singing in the church retaken every three years for insurance discount to continue. choir, embroidering and cro cheting and her pet cats. Predeceased by her husband "UGLY DUCKLING" DISCOVERS of 42 years, Harry Houck, she is survived by a daughter and son- HERSELF AT KELSEY------in-law, Laura H. Houck-Welzer Follow the heartwarming and she is. The show features six and Steven W. Welzer; two comedic adventures of Sylvia, actors and three puppets. granddaughters, Nicole H. and the swan, who just doesn’t fit Tickets are $8 for everyone. Brielle H. Welzer. into the world in which she was Free parking is available next to Funeral services were held born. “The Ugly Duckling,” pre the theatre. Tickets may be pur on Thursday, February 20, sented by GMT Productions, chased online at www.kelsey 2003, at 2 p.m. from the comes to Mercer County Com theatre.org or by calling the Glackin/Saul Funeral Home, munity College’s Kelsey The Kelsey Box Office at 609-584- 136 Morrison Avenue, Hight atre on Saturday, March 8 at 2 9444. stown, New Jersey, with Neill You’re about to go on a journey to Middle Earth. A stage and 4 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is Tolboom, Pastor of the United adaptatin of “The Hobbit,” based on the famous novel by conveniently located on the col TOWNSHIP RECREATION Methodist Church, officiating. J.R.R. Tolkien, will be presented by the Pennington Players at lege’s West Windsor Campus, Entombment followed in DEPARTMENT ACCEPTING Mercer County Community College’s Kelsey Theatre on Fri 1200 Old Trenton Road. Princeton Memorial Park Mau days, March 14 and 21 at 7 p.m.; Saturdays, Mrch 15, and 22 Adapted from Hans Christian SUMMER EMPLOYMENT soleum, Robbinsville, New Jer at 1 and 4 p.m.; and Sunday March 16 at 1 and 4 p.m. Kelsey Andersen’s classic tale, “The APPLICATIONS sey. Theatre is located on the West Windsor Campus, 1200 Old Ugly Duckling” tells the story of The East Windsor Town Memorial contributions may Trenton Road. Tickets are $8 for everyone. Free parking is Sylvia the Swan, who is rejected ship Recreation Department is be made in Mrs. Houck’s mem available next to the theatre. Tickets may be purchased online by the Duck Family and decides now accepting applications ory to the United Methodist at www.kelseytheatre.org or by calling 609-584-9444. Christo to leave the unfriendly barnyard for summer employment. Church, 187 Stockton Street, pher M. Heffron as Gilbo Baggins, the Hobbit, is shown above to search for her place in the Hightstown, New Jersey 08520. Positions include counselor, as he discovers the ring. wold. Young audiences will lifeguard, bus driver, assistant enjoy her journey, told through supervisor and supervisor. 0 M0siaMiaisjaisjsMaiaiaM@Maj3jaisMaiaiaiajai0aisM@Maj 0 COMMUNITY song and dance, as she encoun The Recreation Department ters the Old Woman, Chickadil- offers a variety of summer Reflections from the Shrine: An Anecdotal WEEKLY BIBLE ly Hen, and Nine Stripes the camps for children entering History of Hightstown and East Windsor, 1 STUDY Cat. They will applaud the char 1 1 Kindergarten through 10th a by John W. Orr, Jr. at acters that help her along the grades. 1 183 East Ward St. way — the Swan Queen, Walter Contact the East Windsor 1 Available for $40, including tax & postage from: l 1 « All Welcome. the Goose, and the Witty Crow. Township Recreation Depart 1 They will welcome the lesson ment at 609-443-4000 to 1 LONGSTREET HOUSE, PO BOX 730 1 Harold (Skip) Sylvia learns in the end, that she obtain more information or an 1 HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520 and Jane Cox is beautiful and important just as application. 0 isisMejaMaiaMSMSMajsjeMaiaiaMaiaiaiaisjaMaMajsiajara0 4 4 8 -0 0 3 7 Thursday, February 20 Page 7 LEGAL NOTICES
ORDINANCE NO. 2003-02 Tuesday. March 11. 2003. or until below are available for public WHEREAS, P.L. 1986, C. 203 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP further consideration thereafter of inspection at the Office of The amended the Local Government ORDAINED by the Mayor and MERCER COUNTY this ordinance, to member of the Board Secretary located at 384 Cap Law to provide that a munici Council of the Borough of Hight AN ORDINANCE AMENDING general public who shall request Stockton Street. Hightstown, New pality may, in any year in which the stown as follows: AND SUPPLEMENTING such copies. Jersey from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. index rate is less than 5%, increase Section 1. Section 2.7, “Organi CHAPTER X — TRAFFIC, Cindy A. Dye Monday through Friday. its final appropriations by a per zation; Officers; Meetings,” of the SECTION 10.8c AND Municipal Clerk Name Edwards Engineering Group centage rate greater than the index Revised General Ordinances of the SCHEDULE XII — NO The Hightstown Gazette Nature of Award rate but not to exceed the 5% rate Borough of Hightstown is hereby PASSING ZONES, OF THE February 20, 2003 Fee: $36.00 Engineering Services Hightstown as defined in the amendatory law, revised by the addition of new sub REVISED GENERAL High School when authorized by ordinance; and sections 8, 9, and 10, as follows: ORDINANCES OF THE ORDINANCE NO. 2003-03 Contract Period As Required Whereas, the index rate for 2-7.8 Manner of addressing TOWNSHIP OF EAST EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP 2003 has been certified by the Council. Upon recognition by Contract Amount $ 11,000.00 WINDSOR, TO ESTABLISH MERCER COUNTY Director of the Division of Local the chair, the person wishing to David Shafter NO PASSING ZONES ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING Government Services in the Depart address Council shall proceed to Business Administrator AIRPORT ROAD AND AND SUPPLEMENTING ment of Community Affairs as the floor and give his or her Board Secretary CONOVER ROAD CHAPTER X — TRAFFIC, 1.0%; and name and address in an audible The Hightstown Gazette BE IT ORDAINED AND SECTION 10-6 AND WHEREAS, the Borough tone for the record. Statements February 20, 2003 Fee: $ 12.50 ENACTED by the Township SCHEDULE VII SPEED Council of the Borough of Hight shall be addressed to council as Council of the Township of East LIMITS, OF THE REVISED stown in the County o f Mercer a body and not to any member ORDINANCE 2003-02 Windsor, in the County of Mercer, GENERAL ORDINANCES OF finds it advisable and necessary to thereof. State of New Jersey amending and THE TOWNSHIP OF EAST BOROUGH OF HIGHTSTOWN increase its 2003 budget by more 2.7-9 Decorum at meetings. COUNTY OF MERCER supplementing Chapter X — Traf WINDSOR TO ESTABLISH than 1.0% over the previous year’s Members of the Borough Coun fic, Section 10-8c and Schedule XII SPEED LIMITS ON STATE OF NEW JERSEY final appropriations, in the interest cil shall observe order and deco — No Passing Zones, by adding the MILFORD ROAD AN ORDINANCE AMENDING of promoting the health, safety and rum during Borough Council following streets: BE IT ORDAINED AND AND SUPPLEMENTING welfare of the citizens; and meetings. A member of the Bor I ENACTED by the Township SECTION 18-1, ENTITLED WHEREAS, the Borough ough Council shall neither by Street council of the Township of East “GARBAGE AND RUBBISH”, Council hereby determines that a conversation or otherwise delay g. Airport Road Windsor, in the County of Mercer, OF CHAPTER 18, “SOLID 5% increase in the budget for said or interrupt the proceedings of h. Conover Road State of New Jersey amending and WASTE MANAGEMENT”, OF year, amounting to $136,778.24 in the Council nor disturb any II supplementing Chapter X — Traf THE REVISED GENERAL excess of the increase in final member while speaking nor SEVERABILITY fic, Section 10.6 and Schedule VII ORDINANCES OF THE appropriations otherwise permitted refuse to obey the orders o f the If any section, subsection or — Speed Limits, by adding the fol BOROUGH OF HIGHTSTOWN by the Local government Cap Law, presiding officer. Borough phrase of this Ordinance is held to lowing street: (AS AMENDED) is advisable and necessary; Council members shall inform be unconstitutional or invalid for I Summary: Amends the Borough NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT the presiding officer before any reason, such decision shall not Name of Street Speed Limit Code to provide that the Borough, ORDAINED by the Borough leaving their seats during a affect the remining portions of this Milford Road 35 mph in certain circumstances, may pro Council of the Borough of Hight Council meeting. Ordinance. From Etra Road to vide garbage and solid waste col stown, in the County of Mercer, a 2-7.10 Robert’s Rules of III 1,750 feet north of lection to licensed retail food estab majority of the full authorized Order. In any question concern REPEAL Etra Road lishments located in Block 33 in the membership of this governing body ing the organization, proceed All Ordinances or parts of Ordi Milford Road 45 mph Borough, and to provide for month affirmatively concurring, that, in ings or decorum in connection nances inconsistent with this Ordi From 1.750 feet ly reimbursement by those estab the 2003 budget year, the final with meetings of the Borough nance are hereby repealed to the north of Etra Road lishments to the Borough for pro appropriations of the Borough of Council, which question is not extent of such inconsistencies. to New Jersey Route 33 viding same. Hightstown shall, in accordance otherwise covered by these rules VII II NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV with this ordinance and P.L. 1986, of procedure, Resolution of EFFECTIVE DATE SEVERABILITY EN that the foregoing Ordinance C. 203, be increased by 5%, Council, or general mw, This Ordinance shall take effect Robertas Rules of Order shall If any section, subsection or was introduced and passed on first amounting to $170,972.80, and that twenty (20) days after final passage govern. The Borough Attorney phrase of this Ordinance is held to reading at a meeting of the Borough the 2003 municipal budget for the and publication as required by law be unconstitutional or invalid for Council o f the Borough of Htght- Borough of Hightstown be shall serve as ex officio parlia- and upon the approval by the New any reason, such decision sHaii not stown held on February 3, 2.003, approved and adopted in accor- Jersey State Department of Trans affect the remining portions of this and ordered published in accor dance with this ordinance; and portation. Ordinance. dance with the law. Said Ordinance BE IT FURTHER member of council, to render his NOTICE III was amended on February 18. 2003 ORDAINED that a certified copy opinion on any question of pro Notice is hereby given that the of this ordinance as introduced be REPEAL and will be considered for final cedure. foregoing Ordinance was intro filed with the Director of the Divi All Ordinances or parts of reading and adoption at a meeting Section 2. Section 2-10.2, duced and passed on first reading sion of Local Government services “Clerk of the Council," of the Ordinances inconsistent with this held on March 3, 2003, beginning at a m eeting o f the T ow nship within five days of introduction; Revised General Ordinances of the Ordinance are hereby repealed to at 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Build Council of East Windsor held on and Borough of Hightstown is hereby the extent of such inconsistencies. ing. 148 North Main Street, Hight Tuesday. February 11. 2003. BE IT FURTHER amended by the addition of the fol VII stown, at which time all persons Township Council will consider ORDAINED that a certified copy lowing sentence: EFFECTIVE DATE interested may appear for or against final reading and adoption at their of this ordinance upon adoption, The minutes of each meeting _T his Ordinance shall take effect the passage of said Ordinance. m eeting on Tuesday. March 11. with the recorded vote included of the Council shall be signed twenty (20) days after final pas Copies of this ordinance are 2003 at 8:00 p.m. All interested sage and publication as required by available at no cost in the office of thereon, be filed with said Director bv the officer presiding a the persons may appear for or against law and upon the approval by the the Borough Clerk, 148 N. Main within five days after such adop meeting and bv the Borough the passage of said Ordinance. New Jersey State Department of Street, Hightstown, until March 3, tion. Clerk. Copies of this Ordinance are avail Transportation. 2003 or until any further considera NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV Section 3. All other Ordinances able at no cost in the office of the NOTICE tion thereafter of this ordinance, to EN that the foregoing Ordinance or parts of Ordinances inconsistent Municipal Clerk, 16 Lanning Notice is hereby given that the members of the general public of was introduced and passed on first herewith are hereby repealed to the Boulevard, East Windsor, until foregoing Ordinance was intro Hightstown who shall request such reading at a meeting of the Borough extent of such inconsistencies. duced and passed on first reading .copies. Copies can be picked up, Council of the Borough of Hight Section 4. In the event that any RISKS TO CHILDREN OF at a meeting of the Township faxed (locally) or e-mailed. The stown held on February 18, 2003 portion of this Ordinance is found Council of East Windsor held'on ordinance is also available for and ordered published in accor to be invalid for any reason by any HAND SANITIZING GELS Tuesday. February II. 2003 review at the Hightstown Memorial dance with the law. Said Ordinance Court of competent jurisdiction, Library and on the Borough web will be considered for final reading such judgment shall be limited in One of the new weapons to Township Council will consider site at www.hightstownborough. and adoption at a meeting held on its effect only to that portion of the kill germs is hand-sanitizing gel. final reading and adoption at their com. March 3, 2003, beginning at 7:30 Ordinance actually adjudged to be These gels come in all sizes meeting on Tuesday. March I I. 2003 at 8:00 p.m. All interested For further information regard p.m. at the Municipal Building, 148 invalid, and the remaining portions and shapes with easy open persons may appear for or against ing this ordinance, contact Candace North Main Street, Hightstown, at of this Ordinance shall be deemed tops for our convenience. the passage of said Ordinance. Gallagher, Borough Clerk, at (609) which time all persons interested severable therefrom and shall not These tops are rarely child Copies of this Ordinance are avail 490-5100 or by e-mail at clerk@ may appear for or against the pas be affected. resistant. When used as direct able at no cost in the office of the hightstownborough.com. sage of said Ordinance. Section 5. This Ordinance shall ed on hands, the product is safe Municipal Clerk, 16 Lanning Candace B. Gallagher, RMC Candace B. Gallagher, RMC take effect after its passage and and effective. However, the Boulevard, East Windsor, until Borough Clerk Borough Clerk publication as provided by law. accidental swallowing of a rela Tuesday, March 11. 2003. or until The Hightstown Gazette The Hightstown Gazette NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV tively small amount of this prod further consideration thereafter of February 20, 2003 Fee: $30.00 February 20, 2003 Fee: $45.00 EN that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced and passed on first uct by children or pets can pose this ordinance, to member of the ORDINANCE 2003-04 a poisoning risk. general public who shall request ORDINANCE 2003-03 reading at a meeting of the Borough BOROUGH OF HIGHTSTOWN such copies. BOROUGH OF HIGHTSTOWN Council of the Borough of Hight The active ingredient in COUNTY OF MERCER hand-sanitizing products is Cindy A. Dye COUNTY OF MERCER stown held on February 18, 2003 STATE OF NEW JERSEY and ordered published in accor alcohol. Most of these products Municipal Clerk STATE OF NEW JERSEY AN ORDINANCE AMENDING dance with the law. Said Ordinance contain over 60% ethyl alcohol, The Hightstown Gazette AN ORDINANCE TO EXCEED AND SUPPLEMENTING will be considered for final reading February 20, 2003 Fee: $36.50 THE INDEX RATE FOR THE a stronger alcohol concentration CHAPTER 2, and adoption at a meeting held on YEAR 2003 than most hard liquors. Inges “ADMINISTRATION”, OF THE March 3, 2003, beginning at 7:30 LEGAL NOTICE WHEREAS, the Local Govern tion of as little as an ounce or REVISED GENERAL p.m. at the Municipal Building, 148 Notice of Award for ment Cap Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:4- two by a small child or pet could ORDINANCES OF THE North Main Street, Hightstown, at Professional Services 45.1 et seq., provides that in the produce serious effects. BOROUGH OF HIGHTSTOWN which time all persons interested The East Windsor Regional preparation of its annual budget, a The best way to clean WHEREAS, the Mayor and may appear for or against the pas Board of Education met on Febru municipality shall limit any hands still remains thorough Council of the Borough of Hight sage of said Ordinance. ary 10, 2003 and awarded the fol increase in said budget to 5% or the washing with soap and water. stown feel that the adoption of an Candace B. Gallagher, RMC lowing contract(s) for professional index rate, whichever is less, over Sanitizers are only supplements Ordinance clearly setting forth the Borough Clerk service(s) pursuant to the previous year’s final appropria to be used if no running water is procedures and rules of decorum The Hightstown Gazette 18A: 18A.5.a( 1). The resolution of tions, subject to certain exceptions; for Borough Council meetings is in February 20, 2003 Fee: $55.50 available. award and the contract(s) listed and the public interest; Continued on page 8 Page 8 Thursday, February 20, 2003 From page 7 LEGAL NOTICES
EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF nel who are authorized by the firm Heavy duty under lift $7000 $90/each 24 hours PLANNING BOARD CONTRACT AWARD to provide towing and storage ser ■$225.00 $325 per hour Buses MEETING CANCELLATION The Township of East Windsor vice for the firm. This registration 48 foot tilt trailer service $45,00 $55/each 24 hours NOTICE has awarded a contract without must include for each person: $2-25,00 $325 per hour Township vehicles: PLEASE NOTE that the regu competitive bidding as a profes 1. Name, residence and tele c. Double Tow. When any vehi For first 30 days larly scheduled meeting for the East sional service (or extraordinary, phone number; cle is brought from the original $3.00/each 24 hours Windsor Planning Board for Febru unspecifiable service) pursuant to 2. New Jersey driver’s license location to police headquarters for For 31st day and thereafter not ary 24, 2003 has been canceled. N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 (I) (a). This number and expiration date; investigative purposes and, upon to exceed $400.00 The next regularly scheduled meet contract and the resolution autho 3. Social Security number; completion, is moved from police $2.00/each 24 hours ing will be held on March 10, 2003. rizing it are available for public 4. Signed statement by each headquarters to a final destina 2. The towing service will have All matters scheduled tobe heard on inspection in the Office of the such person setting forth their tion, the charge will be one and someone available daily to February 24, 2003 will be carried to Municipal Clerk. understanding that a background one-lialf times the actual rate for release vehicles after normal the March 24, 2003 meeting. Awarded To: Suzanne Rose, MS check will be performed by the one tow. business hours of 8:00 a.m. to Cindy A. Dye Services: Health Education police department, the results of d. Service Calls and Tow Calls. 5:00 p:m. and will charge as Board Secretary Specialist which will be used by the police 1. The rates charged for road follows: Pro Tern department in determining the eli service for the first 15 minutes Time Period: Expires December 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. The Hightstown Gazette gibility of the towing and storage will be: 31,2003 $20.00 $30 release cost February 20, 2003 Fee: $7.50 contractor for inclusion on the tow Cars, vans, pickups, and four Cost: Not to Exceed 12:01 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. sheet. wheel vehicles up to 6,000 $5,638.00 $30.00 $40 release cost NOTICE OF ACTIONS TAKEN 5. The list will be updated by pounds Cindy A. Dye BY THE the towing and storage service 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. V Municipal Clerk TOWNSHIP OF EAST WINDSOR contractor as necessary to ensure $25,00 $35 SEVERABILITY The Hightstown Gazette PLANNING BOARD that it remains current. 5:01 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. If any section, subsection or February 20, 2003 Fee: $10.50 TAKE NOTICE that on the IV $35.00 $45 phrase of this Ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid for 10th day of February, 2003 the 5-16.7 Towing and Storage Trucks and Buses ORDINANCE NO. 2003-01 any reason, such decision shall not Planning Board of the Township of Fees. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP affect the remining portions of this East Windsor in the County of Mer a. the following rates for cars, $42S0 $72.50 cer took the following actions: MERCER COUNTY Ordinance. vans, pickups and four wheel vehi 5:01 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. RESOLUTIONS OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING cles up to 6,000 pounds and VI $72.50 $82.50 REPEAL MEMORIALIZATION CHAPTER V — GENERAL motorcycles will apply for the first 2. After the first 15 minutes, all POLICE REGULATIONS, half hour of service except for All Ordinances or parts of Ordi Appointment o f Board Counsel time will be charged at thirty SECTION 5-16 TOWING AND crane service. After the first half nances inconsistent with this Ordi Approved: January 27, 2003 m o m ) fifty ($50) dollars per STORAGE OF VEHICLES, hour of service, all time will be nance are hereby repealed to the Memorialized: February 10, 2003 hour. SUB-SECTION 5-16.1 charged at fifty ($50.00) dollars extent of such inconsistencies. Confirmation of Township e. Storage PURPOSE: SUB-SECTION 5- per hour. If dolly wheels are used, VII Engineer 1. Storage begins at date and 16.6d EQUIPMENT there will be an additional charge EFFECTIVE DATE Approved: January 27, 2003 time vehicle is placed on property SPECIFICATION; SUB of fifteen ($15.00) dollars. This Ordinance shall take effect Memorialized: February 10, 2003 of towing service. Storage will be SECTION 5-16.6e 1. Cars, vans, pickups, and four twenty (20) days after final passage charged for each 24 hour period Confirmation of Township Planner REGISTERED TOWING wheel vehicles up to 6,000 pounds and publication as required by law. (or any portion thereof) as set NOTICE Approved: January 27, 2003 PERSONNEL AND SUB Normal tow within forth below. Any vehicle released Notice is hereby given that the Memorialized: February 10, 2003 SECTION 5-16.7 TOWING AND township limits $-50.00 $70 prior to 12 hours storage will be foregoing Ordinance was intro Confirmation of Township STORAGE FEES, OF THE Winch job, pole roll over charged at only half of the 24 hour duced and passed on first reading Landscape Architect REVISED GENERAL $■55.00 $70 rate, except as set forth below. at a meeting of the Township Approved: January 27, 2003 ORDINANCES OF THE minimum ^Memorialized: February 10, 2003 TOWNSHIP OF EAST WINDSOR Cars: Council of East Windsor held on Car carrier $60.00 $70 Impounds and disabled Tuesday. February 11. 2003. Designation of Official BE IT ORDAINED AND 2. Motorcycles and bikes $20.00 $30/each 24 hours Newspaper/Notice Fees for 2003 ENACTED by the Township Township Council will consider Pick-up of Approved: January 27, 2003 Council of the Township of East Accidents final reading and adoption at their Memorialized: February 10. 2003 r. in the County of Mercer. $20,00 $30/each 24 hours meeting on Tuesday. March 1 1. mo,orc,c< r m APPLICATIONS State of New Jersey that Chapter V 2003 at 8:00 p.m. A ll ixUerested or minibikes $40,00 $70 persons may appear for or against PB02-012 Windsor Nissan —- General Police Regulations, $25,00 $50/each 24 hours Use o f flatbed $60-.00 $70 the passage of said Ordinance. 590 Route 130 South Section 5-16 Towing and Storage Vehicles kept over 12 hours, Copies of this Ordinance are avail Block 5812; Lot 45 of Vehicles, is hereby amended as 3. Tows outside the township but under 24 hours able at no cost in the office of the Construction Signage and Trailer follows: (deleted language is indi limits wilt be charged at three $10.00 $20teach 24 hours Municipal Clerk, 16 Lanning Action Taken — Approved — cated by strikeout, new language by ($3.00) dollars per mile plus tolls. Motorcycles, minibikes, trail Boulevard, East Windsor, until Construction Signage and Trailer underlining) 4. Crane service shall be three bikes (must be locked in secure 1 hundred fifty (350,00) four hun Tuesday, March 11, 2003. or until PB01-026 Toll Bros., Inc. enclosure) 5-16.1 Purpose. It is the purpose of dred fifty ($450) dollars per hour further consideration thereafter of Riviera at Windsor $10,00 $20/each 24 hours this section to regulate towing and with a minimum of two hours to be this ordinance, to member of the One Mile Road Trucks: storage of private motor vehicles charged. general public who shall request Block 6, Lots 1 & 5 Tractor which are the result of police b. The following rates for such copies. Proposed Phasing Plan $35.00 $45/each 24 hours department calls for assistance trucks, tractor trailers, buses and Cindy A. Dye Trailer Action Taken — Approved — within the Township of East Wind other vehicles over 6,000 pounds Municipal Clerk Phasing Plan $35.00 $45/each 24 hours sor in accordance with N.J.S.A. will apply for the first half hour of The Hightstown Gazette Both tractor and trailer ADJOURNMENT 48-2.49 and N.J.S.A. 4840A.il- service. After the first half hour of February 20, 2003 Fee: $ 112.50 Cindy A. Dye 5(l)(u). service, all time will be charged at Board Administrative Secretary II one hundred ($100.00) per hour Pro Tern 5-16.6.d. Equipment Specifica except for crane service. Addition The Hightstown Gazette tion. The towing and storage con al wreckers called out will be BUSINESS GUIDE & CLASSIFIEDS February 20, 2003 Fee: $24.00 tractor is required to have the fol charged at one hundred ($100.00) lowing minimum equipment: dollars per hour. An extra person, UPHOLSTERER REAL ESTATE NOTICE OF 1. Flatbed tow vehicle; if needed, will be charged at an AMENDEI) CONTRACT 2. Conventional wrecker additional thirty ($30.00) dollars DEWEY'S AWARD (hook) or wrap around equipped per hour. Upholstery Shop flllen Gr Stults Go. The Township of East Windsor wrecker: 1. Trucks and vehicles over DRAPERIES & SLIPCOVERS has awarded a contract without 3. Safety equipment: Each RERLT0RS 6.000 pounds TO ORDER competitive bidding as a profes vehicle shall have beacon and Normal tow within township 33 Station Drive sional service (or extraordinary, warning lights, tow vehicle illumi limits Princeton, NJ. ^ A, unspecifiable service) pursuant to nation and stop lights and portable 6.000 pounds to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 (1) (a). This fire extinguishers; 15,000pounds $75.00 $100 PHONE 799-1778 Real Estate contract and the resolution autho 4. Cleanup equipment: All tow Over 15,000 rizing it are available for public Insurance and vehicles must carry road cleanup pounds $100.00 $225 inspection in the Office of the equipment and supplies such as SUPPORT YOUR 2. School buses Mutual Funds Municipal Clerk. brooms, containers and shovels. Normal tow within township Awarded To: Cody Eckert and The towing service is responsi Hightstown, NJ. 08520 limits $75.00 $150 COMMUNITY Associates, PA ble for the prompt and safe 3. Buses (private o f charter) 106 N. Main St. Services: Additional Services to removal of the disabled vehicle Normal tow within OUSINESSES... Phone retain a sub-consultant, Meliek- and for the prompt and complete township limits $225,00 $450 Tully Associates, a geo removal of all litter and debris 4. Tractor trailers HELP YOUR TOUIHI 609-448-0110 technical firm to perform soil resulting from the accident. In the Normal tow within testing and field inspections for event that the clean up involves township $175,00 $450 the new Senior Citizen Center more than the removal of litter nod GAS 5. Tows outside the township & Time Period: Duration of Project debris from the roadway, a tow service may charee a rate of Si5 limits will be charged at five APPLIANCES Cost: Not to Exceed $8,602.91 per 1/2 hour for labor and materi ($5.00) dollars per mile. (Trail The One Stop Source for Major Appliances Cindy A. Dye als. In no event shall the charge ers will be dropped at nearest HA10I nMDS • MSCMffllQ PfXQ • SKCULEh K QtUltn KUHNS • LUCE tHStURS Municipal Clerk exceed 830. possible location.) * The Hightstown Gazette I ll 6. Crane service shall be tkfm February 20, 2003 Fee: $ 12.50 5-16.6e Registered Towing Per hundred fifty (350,00) four MHP° HOURS: sonnel. Purine the month of hundred and fifty ($450) dol Weekday* 8-5 March each year, the towing and H&H lars per hour with a minimum 80 NORTH MAIN ST., WINDSOR, NJ Thun. 8A storage contractor must register of two hours to be charged. 609-426-1111 Sat. 8-4 with the chief of police all person 7. Specialized equipment rates