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'Stealth' Tax, Garage Sale, 7 Candidates Top Local News

A look at the week's top stories in Madison.

'Stealth' Tax Hike Could Be Adjusted

The amount of taxes collected each year for Madison's Open Space, Recreation and Historic Preservation Trust Fund is poised to increase by about $260,000 unless the Borough Council acts.

With two seats on Madison's governing body up for vote, five GOP candidates—including incumbent Councilman Rob Catalanello—are vying to be their party's nominees in the General Election in November.

Madison Townwide Garage Sale Planned

A Madison townwide garage sale is planned for Saturday, April 20, and some of the money residents earn that day could help send children affected by Superstorm Sandy to summer camp.

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BHE Studio Offers Hip Spin on Furnishings Next Door

For every five or six customers who entered British Home Emporium looking for traditional pieces, there was a customer seeking something more modern. Now, there's a showcase for such pieces in an adjacent store.

Madison Student's 'Paradise Lost' Animation Makes Grade

Assigned to complete a project that demonstrated his knowledge of "Paradise Lost" after reading the epic poem for an English class, Madison High School junior Daniel Iskandar created a whiteboard stop-motion video of John Milton's work from the 17th Century.

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Madison High Softball Players Prep Rookies

Four members of the Madison High School softball team joined members of the Madison Softball Leadership team in the Rookie PreSeason softball clinic at the Madison Recreation Center.


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