Author: Central Jersey
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HOPEWELL BOROUGH: Harvest Fair to feature family fun
The 29th annual Hopewell Harvest Fair will be held on the grounds of Hopewell Elementary School on Princeton Avenue from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. The rain date is Sunday, Sept. 27. Activities for children of all ages include full-day pony and wagon rides, a petting zoo, games, inflatables, make-your-own scarecrows, face-painting,…
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HOPEWELL SUNSHINE LIST: Sept. 24, 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 LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m. HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1: Sept. 24, 7 p.m. HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD: Sept. 24, 7 p.m. PENNINGTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Sept.…
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Urban Center would increase taxes, decrease property valuies
By James Taylor, of Pennington The proposed urban center at Scotch Road will bring two things to the current residents of Hopewell Township for sure — higher taxes and lower property values. In an important and often-cited peer reviewed article — “Population Growth, Density and the Costs of Providing Public Services,” Urban Studies, 1992, pp.…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Raiders make strides in loss
By Justin Feil, Packet Media Group Significant improvements from their opening season loss had the Hillsborough High School football team on the brink of its first win of the season. Warren Hills dashed those hopes in heartbreaking fashion with a fourth-down touchdown pass with 15 seconds to play for a 34-33 win over the Raiders.…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: School district details year’s goals and objectives
By Deb Dawson, Special Writer Deb DawsonSpecial Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — District administrators outlined the school district’s 2015-16 goals and objectives, its “dashboard,” at Monday’s Board of Education meeting. The goals fall into four primary areas. Under “The Best Program” to improve student achievement come the target areas of literacy and dyslexia, English language arts,…
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FRANKLIN (Somerset): Rabid raccoon confirmed
The Somerset County Department of Health is advising residents that a raccoon found in the area of Hamilton Street and Amwell Road in the Somerset section of Franklin Township has tested positive for rabies. On or about Sept. 16, a sick raccoon came in contact with a dog in the area of Hamilton Street and…
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HILLSBOROUGH: UNICO club honors Amanda Castellano
Amanda Castellano was selected as Miss 2015 Hillsborough UNICO by the Italian-American service and heritage group. She was selected based on criteria of academics, community service, arts and music, sports and an Italian heritage. Ms. Castellano, 19, is a sophomore at West Chester (Pa.) University, majoring in communications with an international business minor. At school,…
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CRANBURY: Concert raises $23,500 for Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor The day may have been filled with rock and roll but military service men and women’s needs took center stage during the Rockin’ The Park Concert in Village Park on Saturday. The benefit concert raised $23,500 for the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, according to Al Stefanowicz, a Cranbury resident who…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Betting site foes urge calls to Attorney General opposing approval
Opponents of an off-track wagering site on Route 206 in Hillsborough are urging residents to phone the state Attorney General in a last-ditch effort to deny approval. On Sept. 16, the N.J. Racing Commission approved the application for an off-track wagering facility in the former Maestro’s restaurant on southbound Route 206. Attorney General John Jay…
