Author: Central Jersey
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WEST WINDSOR: Council OKs resolution for left-turn arrow on traffic light at scene of fatal crash
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer WEST WINDSOR — Township council approved a resolution Monday night urging Mercer County officials to install a green left-turn arrow on the traffic light at the entrance to Community Park on Princeton-Hightstown Road. The resolution reinforces township officials’ request to modify the traffic light, which they made in response to…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Goalie Hirsch rock solid for Raiders
By Justin Feil, Packet Media Group Hillsborough High School field hockey goalkeeper Valeria Hirsch was the only player to volunteer for the position in eighth grade. “I played goalie in soccer,” Hirsch said. “And I played goalie in lacrosse. It’s always goalie for me.” The Raiders feel lucky to have her experience in the back.…
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WEST WINDSOR: Council nixes developer’s request to free $2.6 million in performance bonds and cash
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer WEST WINDSOR — Citing incomplete improvements to the senior citizens housing development known as The Esplanade at Bear Creek, township council has rejected the developer’s request to release nearly $2.6 million in performance bonds and cash. Bear Creek Senior Housing LLC made the request to release the performance bonds and…
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PRINCETON: Two reports reveal contrasting snapshots of sexual misconduct at university
By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer Princeton University released two reports this week giving contrasting pictures of the amount of sexual misconduct that students are experiencing at the Ivy League school. On Tuesday, the school issued the findings of a confidential online survey on the issue in which 4,115, or 52 percent, of all 7,862…
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HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Mayor calls for formation of River Drive traffic study group
By Frank Mustac, Special Writer HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP — Mayor Harvey Lester is calling for the formation of a group of residents and other stakeholders to study traffic on River Drive in Titusville. The mayor suggested the idea during the Monday Township Committee meeting after roughly 25 individuals posted comments and opinions on the Hopewell Township…
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HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Officials beg state to untangle affordable housing knot
By Frank Mustac, Special Writer HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP — Characterized as being “caught in a vise” of ongoing affordable housing litigation, the township is formally requesting state legislators and the governor to “get into the game” and take pressure off municipalities wrestling with the current legal process. The Hopewell Township Committee on Monday passed a four-page-long…
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HOPEWELL POLICE BLOTTER: Oct. 1, 2015
Lt. Christopher H. Kascik of the Hopewell Township Police Department reported: Sept. 19 at 4:30 p.m., Officer James Klesney went to the Stop & Shop on Denow Road on a report of a shoplifting incident. Loss prevention employees said an unknown black male had entered the store and stole approximately $500 worth of groceries, then…
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HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Fire Safety Open House to be held
See firetrucks, try operating a hose, have something from a food truck and learn information about safety at Hopewell’s Fire Safety Open House. The event, sponsored by the Hopewell Valley Uniformed Firefighters Association and Hopewell Township Fire District, will take place from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Hopewell Township municipal building at…
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HOPEWELL SUNSHINE LIST: Oct. 1, 2015
Those responsible for updating information about 2015 meetings for local governing bodies, boards, commissions, etc., are urged to email it as soon as possible. PENNINGTON MUNICIPAL COURT: Oct. 1, 6 p.m. HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Oct. 1, 7 p.m. HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE: Oct. 5, 7 p.m. PENNINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL: Oct. 5, 7 p.m. HOPEWELL…
