Author: Central Jersey
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LAWRENCE: Board and teachers continuing to try to hammer out a new contract
By James McEvoy, Special Writer LAWRENCE — Despite reports of progress from district officials, parents, teachers and township residents remain concerned about the ongoing impasse between the Lawrence Township Education Association and the school board. Board President Kevin Van Hise said at the board’s Aug. 12 meeting that the two sides met for more than…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Money magazine again ranks town among ‘best places to live’
By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor The signs remain accurate for yet another year. Hillsborough Township has again been named to Money Magazine’s “Best Places to Live in America,” the fourth time Hillsborough has been named to the list in recent years. For 2015, Hillsborough, the only town in New Jersey named to the list, ranked…
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PRINCETON: Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood wants to maintain its heritage, diversity and affordability
By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer One of Princeton s oldest neighborhoods is trying to hold on to its history, even as the passage of time reshapes a once thriving black community that has shrunk in the past three decades. “Many families have been forced to sell their homes they owned for generations in order…
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PRINCETON: Staying cool the order of the day as temperatures head into the 90s again
By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer The third straight day of 90 degree or greater temperatures had people on Monday trying to cool off in the pool, under the shade or where ever they could get relief during a mini-heat wave hitting Mercer County. The temperature through much of the county was forecast to reach…
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PRINCETON: Senior Resource Center seeking volunteers as it expands GrandPal reading program
The Princeton Senior Resource Center is seeking a few more volunteers to read to local elementary children as it expands its GrandPal program. In 1997, some enthusiastic people with just this interest decided to start a program at Littlebrook School. Recognizing the value of building relationships between older adults and young children, the Princeton Senior…
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PRINCETON: Installation of stone walls and water main work due this week on Mount Lucas Road
A contractor will install stone walls 24 to 30 inches high on Mount Lucas Road beginning on Tuesday, according to a notice from Princeton officials. On Tuesday, Aug. 18, and through Friday, Aug. 21, weather permitting, the contractor will install 24- to 30-inch high dry-laid stone walls as required for paved pathway installation on the…
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PRINCETON: Construction work closes Prospect Avenue between S. Harrison and Riverside Drive West
Concrete work on Prospect Avenue between Cedar Lane and Riverside Drive West is scheduled for Monday through Friday this week, according to Princeton officials. The work includes concrete sidewalk, curb and driveway apron repair work. According to the notice issued on Friday, several driveway aprons and sidewalk slabs across driveways will be replaced. Prospect Avenue…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Democrats’ pasta night supports Harris, Poppe
Hillsborough Democrats will boost their candidates for Township Committee at a Pasta Night on Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Lenny’s Pizza and Pasta in the Kingsbridge Shopping Center at 378 South Branch Road. “This year, we are gathering at 378 South Branch Road so that next year, hopefully, we can gather…
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HUNTERDON: County 4-H fair opens Wednesday
Hunterdon County’s 4-H and Agricultural Fair runs Wednesday through Sunday, Aug. 19-23, at the South County Park on Route 179, near Ringoes. With more than 45,000 people expected to attend, the fair is the largest event held by and for the residents of Hunterdon. Nearly 450 4-H members (in 22 clubs) are taking part. They’re…
