Author: Central Jersey
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BORDENTOWN CITY: Tickets on sale for wine and beer fest
The kegs are ready for tapping and the bottles are ready to be uncorked for the first annual Bordentown City Wine and Beer Festival. The festival will take place from 2-6 p.m. Sept. 21 along Farnsworth Avenue from Crosswicks Street to Railroad Avenue. The rain date is Sept. 22. The Downtown Bordentown Association created…
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BORDENTOWN: Liberty Lake, Learning Well combine forces
Liberty Lake Day Camp is known throughout the region as one of the premier summer camps for both typical and special needs children. This year, the camp has partnered with The Learning Well to create a specific camper group of 10 older teenaged autistic campers, who are participating in a group setting, and experiencing…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Residents argue against charging fees to Peddie
By Amy Batista, Special Writer The Borough Council again tabled an ordinance that would make Peddie School pay annual dorm inspection fees. The council tabled the vote at Council President Larry Quattrone’s request to speak to Peddie School representatives. The Borough Council first tabled the ordinance on Aug. 19. ”I think the administrator and…
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HOPEWELL VALLEY: CHS’ 2013 graduates are adventure-bound
Hopewell Valley graduates are packing their bags The 299 members of the Hopewell Valley Central High School Class of 2013 are heading off to more than 110 institutions of higher learning this month, with almost all graduates pursuing college, professional training or military service. ”Hopewell Valley graduates are packing their bags for universities such as…
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MANVILLE: GOP legislative representatives reaffirm support for flood aid
They press for study’s funding and Hunterdon-Somerset flood task force Mantoloking and Brick Township have received federal and state approval for construction of a steel seawall to prevent future flooding in the two Shore towns devastated by Super Storm Sandy. The Republican legislative delegation for the 16th District said flood-prone Manville and its municipal…
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EAST WINDSOR: A checkmate champ at age 7
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor Damon M. Copeland just started learning chess six months ago and he’s already a force to be reckoned with. The 7-year-old East Windsor resident took second place in the Let’s Play Chess Tournament in Princeton on Aug. 16. His father, Raph, started teaching him how to play the game…
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BORDENTOWN CITY: Chef brings heat to college kitchen
Chef Matthew McElmoyl starts third year as culinary instructor Chef Matthew McElmoyl has a considerable résumé as a chef/restaurateur and popular adjunct instructor at Mercer County Community College’s Trenton campus. The owner and executive chef of Oliver A Bistro in Bordentown began a culinary connection with the college when Trenton Campus Provost Monica Weaver…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Seniors chime in at sing-along
Senior Corner club columns, week of Aug. 29 CHAPTER A Chapter A sang and enjoyed refreshments with Mitch Miller & the Gang on Friday, Aug. 23, in the Senior Activity Room. Our music director led us in song. The quiz was very tough and we laughed as much as we sang. Dust off your baby…
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ROBBINSVILLE: Papa’s new home is next door to Hamilton
Nick Azzaro, proprietor of the restaurant and grandson of Mr. Papa, continues the family tradition of making pizza.
