Author: Central Jersey
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STATE WE’RE IN: A summer playlist
By Michele Byers Summer is time to be outdoors — hiking, swimming, bicycling, fishing, camping, kayaking, horseback riding, birding, surfing and more. Whether you’re at the shore, on a mountain, by a river or in the forest — or stuck inside wishing you were outdoors — a soundtrack can come in handy. Here’s a playlist…
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WHAT’S GOING ON
Wed., July 15 “Block Party” will take place at the Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System from 6–8 p.m. Children of all ages are invited to this special drop-in event. Come build with Legos and K’nex and enjoy games, crafts, and light refreshments. Registration is not required. Thurs., July 16…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Boy Scout helps tell borough’s railroad history
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor HIGHTSTOWN — There are few traces of the trains that once traversed through the borough. The only visible reminders of the railroad are the sleeper stones behind the greater Goods Thrift Store, a whistle-post in the ground near the elementary school, an abutment next to the firehouse and a portion…
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EAST WINDSOR: Contemporary colorist exhibits work in ‘Radiance’
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor EAST WINDSOR — Maxine Shore uses color and light to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. She paints to hold onto the memory of a special place in a particular time. “Painting a familiar scene resonates with me as it brings to mind wonderful memories,” Ms. Shore said. “But I…
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The ‘Heat’ is on at Sourland Music Festival
By Mike Morsch, Packet Media Group Years ago, Fito de la Parra’s father used to make fun of him for being in a band. He didn’t see a long-term future for his son in the music business. He’d say, “What? Are you going to be playing when you have gray hair? You’re gonna get old,…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Hearing on asphalt plant to continue Thursday
By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor Owners who wish to convert a dormant Valley Road concrete plant to produce asphalt will return to the Planning Board on Thursday, July 9. The board heard testimony June 11 from representatives of Pierson Properties, which would remove a concrete-making structure and replace it with an asphalt plant the applicant…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Democrats at fireworks pic
Ann Harris, left, and Laurie Poppe, the Democratic candidates for Hillsborough Township Committee, were full of spirit at the township fireworks event on June 27.
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HILLSBOROUGH: Democrats to hold campaign kick-off picnic
Hillsborough Democrats will hold a campaign kickoff picnic on Sunday, July 19, from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Ann Van Middlesworth Park, 17 Pleasant View Road. The picnic is sponsored by the Hillsborough Democratic organization in support of Laurie Poppe and Ann Harris, the Democratic candidates for Township Committee. Other county and state Democratic candidates…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Racing commission staff checks out site of OTW hearing
By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor Staff from the N.J. Racing Commission were in Hillsborough on Tuesday to check out the site of the July 22 public hearing on an application for what would become the sixth off-track horse racing wagering site in New Jersey. Frank Zanzuccki, executive director of the commission, said he and others…
