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On the article 10 Things to Do with Your Kids Over Holiday Break
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On the article Hightstown Police Blotter: Theft, Drunken Driving, and Suspicious Person
Rachel Gillett
11:52 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012
ReplyIt may be worthwhile to note something Police Director James Le Tellier said in his letter to the editor back in July: "The reason that people are seeing an increase in crime is because it is my policy to inform you. I have instituted a policy of increasing press releases thus, keeping you informed and educated."
http://eastwindsor.patch.com/articles/hightstown-police-director-responds-to-crime-concernsAdditionally, according to a news release from the police department reported earlier on Patch, the Hightstown Borough Police Department has increased patrols in the area as a result of the rash of vehicle burglaries and suspicious incidents. Police have also asked residents to be alert and take precautions with their vehicles and residences.
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On the article Hightstown Borough Employees Could Be Moving Out
Rachel Gillett
4:20 pm on Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Thanks for that catch. Rick is correct.
According to the borough engineer's report, which can also be found on the borough's website under reports ( http://www.hightstownborough.com/report/Eng_Municipal_Building_Site_Options_2012-11-16_W_Correction.pdf ), the trailers will be approx. 24’ by 60', 30’ by 60’, and 8’ by 40’.
The article has been updated to reflect those dimensions.
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On the article East Windsor, Cranbury and Hightstown Election Guide
Rachel Gillett
12:52 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
ReplyThe specific candidate information we have listed was provided to Patch by the candidates themselves after they filled out a survey. Unfortunately, not all candidates returned their completed surveys to us.
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On the Blog Post Denny Hansen - Borough Council Candidate
Rachel Gillett
5:06 pm on Thursday, October 25, 2012
The Council debate and the School Board Debate will be aired back to back on Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday at 10 a.m., 2 p.m., and 7 p.m.
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On the Blog Post Denny Hansen - Borough Council Candidate
Rachel Gillett
12:42 pm on Thursday, October 25, 2012
ReplyThe forums will be broadcast on Comcast Channel 27 and Verizon Channel 38 from now until November 6.
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On the article Borough Hall Special Workshop Meeting Shows Hightstown Still Divided
Rachel Gillett
1:36 pm on Thursday, October 18, 2012
To address your second question, the council decided about a month ago to move the process forward in stages. The first stage is to pass a resolution stating the council wants to keep the Borough Hall where it is. Further determinations will be made down the line. You can read more about it in this article: http://eastwindsor.patch.com/articles/plans-for-borough-hall-move-forward
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On the article Borough Hall Special Workshop Meeting Shows Hightstown Still Divided
Rachel Gillett
1:36 pm on Thursday, October 18, 2012
ReplyTo address your second question, the council decided about a month ago to move the process forward in stages. The first stage is to pass a resolution stating the council wants to keep the Borough Hall where it is. Further determinations will be made down the line. You can read more about it in this article: http://eastwindsor.patch.com/articles/plans-for-borough-hall-move-forward
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On the article Borough Hall Special Workshop Meeting Shows Hightstown Still Divided
Rachel Gillett
1:28 pm on Thursday, October 18, 2012
Hi Clara,
I'll try and clarify a few things. Let me start with your first question:
Councilman Quattrone, who led the meeting after Kirson left, suggested the council allow the planning board to formally present their findings and discuss what the consequences would be if the council did not follow their suggestions. However, the rest of the council contested this, saying that it was not part of the agenda, nor appropriate for that evening's discussion. Councilwoman Woods suggested it would be more appropriate to hear from the planning board at the next council meeting, and Councilwoman Doran and Councilman Thibault suggested the planning board could speak during public comment.
Quattrone then said that if the council could ask to speak to the professionals in attendance at the meeting, specifically the borough architect, planner, and engineer, which was not on the agenda, then he could ask to speak to the planning board chair. Quatttrone invited the planning board chair up to the podium at that time, but the council protested and asked to call a vote as to whether the planning board could speak then.
"I think this is silly because the intent of this meeting is to move forward on council working out what we want to do with the Borough Hall," Doran said. "If the planning board would like to speak, they are certainly part of the public and we do have a public comment session in the meeting."
Quattrone was voted down in a 5 to 1 vote.
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On the article Borough Hall Special Workshop Meeting Shows Hightstown Still Divided
Rachel Gillett
12:27 pm on Thursday, October 18, 2012
Hi Hightstonian,
I did not want to fixate on the event and take away from the rest of the article. However, you could certainly say the parting was not amicable. Some strong language was used on Kirson's part before he left.
Rachel Gillett
2:31 pm on Friday, December 28, 2012
The YMCA offers open swim with membership and an additional $25 pool pass: http://hightstownaquatics.wix.com/ymca#!open-swim
The pool is located at the High School.