Author: Central Jersey
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HIGHTSTOWN: Public urged to attend downtown lakefront vision meeting
By Amy Batista, Special Writer The Borough Council and Planning Board are holding a special joint meeting this Wednesday to discuss a new vision for the lakefront downtown. “The concept is to basically create a waterfront village with a promenade so that we can take better advantage of our lakefront and create a destination that…
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LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP: School board, teachers union reach tentative agreement on new contract
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer The Lawrence Township Board of Education and the Lawrence Township Education Association have reached a tentative settlement, based on recommendations issued by a state-appointed fact-finder. Specifics of the new agreement, which grew out of the Sept. 9 meeting with the fact-finder, are not available for public disclosure. The contract expired…
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PRINCETON: High school evacuated by second bomb threat to district in two days (Updated)
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer For the second time in two days, a Princeton Public Schools building has been evacuated after a caller told school officials that there was a bomb in the school. Shortly after 11 a.m. Friday, the main office at Princeton High School received a telephone call from someone using an automated…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Jeep reported taken from home’s driveway
Hillsborough police reported two incidents of theft, including a Jeep taken from a private driveway — and two reports of damage in recent weeks. Police said a Pioneer Drive resident reported Sept. 12 the theft of a 2015 Jeep Cherokee worth $30,000 from his driveway sometime overnight. On Sept. 19, a Route 206 business reported…
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PRINCETON: Hun grad rows way to bronze
By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor It was a long road to his finest hour and for Phil Henson, it all started at The Hun School. The 2007 Hun graduate recently captured a bronze medal as part of the Lightweight 8 boat at the Under-23 World Rowing Championships. It’s been a steady progression for Henson, who…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Duke Farms’ demolition application hearing is continued (updated)
Duke Farms’ application to demolish the former home of Doris Duke on the 2,700-acre estate off Route 206 in Hillsborough will be continued three more weeks. After more than three and one-half hours of testimony from objectors, the township Historic Preservation Commission decided to carry the meeting and begin anew with the start of the…
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PRINCETON: PHS girls soccer remains unbeaten
By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor Zoe Tesone has a new role with the Princeton High girls soccer team this season and so far it suits her just fine. After spending her first three years with the Little Tigers as a center midfielder, Tesone has moved back and is now the last line of defense for…
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PRINCETON: Businessmen help put college within reach with contributions to Give Something Back Foundation
By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer For all its affluence, Princeton is home to students who come from low-income families where going to college might be out of reach. Scott Sipprelle and Bob Carr have set to change that — one kid at a time. The two businessmen have donated $100,000 apiece to help current…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Former Democratic chairman insists leaders should have pressed for OTW info
To the editor: Now that the Racing Commission has approved the off-track wagering facility for Hillsborough, the question of what members of our Township Committee might have done to insure Hillsborough residents were fully informed before the public hearing on it is even more relevant. A recent letter by former Deputy Mayor Sonya Martin…
