Author: Central Jersey
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HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Town rated No. 4 of Best Places to Live
By John Tredrea, Special Writer The accolades keep pouring in for Hopewell Valley’s towns. In March, New Jersey Family magazine rated Pennington the best town in all of New Jersey for families. This week, it’s Hopewell Township’s turn to bask in glory. As noted by Paul Pogorzelski, Hopewell Township administrator and engineer, the website, Homesnacks,…
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HOPEWELL BOROUGH: Bond ordinances to pay for road, drainage work
By John Tredrea, Special Writer Improvements to the roadway surface and drainage system on West Prospect Street in Hopewell Borough are covered by two proposed bond ordinances, introduced by the Borough Council on June 1. The work can proceed if the two ordinances are adopted as expected at the council’s July meeting. West Prospect Street,…
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HOPEWELL VALLEY: New principal hired for Bear Tavern School
By John Tredrea, Special Writer A new principal for Bear Tavern Elementary School for the 2015-16 year was hired by the Hopewell Valley Board of Education on Monday night. He is Christopher Turnbull, whose annual salary will be $132,000. He replaces Bruce Arcurio, who has resigned, effective July 1. Also hired by the board for…
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PRINCETON: Plans in the works to make sure reisdents have transportation to hopsital if bus route is shut down
By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer Mayor Liz Lempert is working with Princeton University and University Medical Center officials on a two-pronged approach to ensure residents have access to the hospital after a NJ Transit bus to the Route 1 facility “likely” is eliminated later this year. The proposed solutions involve the expected adding of…
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HOPEWELL VALLEY: High school presents awards
Following are the awards presented to Hopewell Valley Central High School graduates: The Hopewell Valley Central High School Award is presented to the male in the graduating class who best represents the ideals of the school — Awarded to John Jacob Burger. The Hopewell Valley Central High School Award is presented to the female in…
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HOPEWELL VALLEY: Mayors are upbeat about their communities
By Frank Mustac, Special Writer Business conditions are good in Hopewell Township, Pennington and Hopewell Borough, according to the mayors of each town. The trio gave their assessments of the current economic climate in their respective municipalities while speaking at the annual State of Hopewell Valley Business Address and Hopewell Awards Presentation held June 17…
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PLAINSBORO POLICE BLOTTER: June 19
Hector L. Rodriguez, 21, of Somerset, was charged with possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia at 2:46 a.m. June 17. He was the rear seat passenger in a car that was stopped within the travel lane of George Davison Road, with its hazard lights activated. A police…
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MONTGOMERY POLICE BLOTTER: June 19
Nanette Dellasala, 60, of Monroe Township, was charged with driving while intoxicated and careless driving after the 2005 Toyota Rav4 she was driving crashed into a concrete culvert at 11:56 p.m. June 10. Diana Martinez, 30, of Somerset, was charged with driving while intoxicated, possession of an open container of alcohol and…
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PRINCETON POLICE BLOTTER: June 19
A Redding Circle resident reported that someone stole a UPS package containing a cell phone and tablet, worth $500, from his porch between June 9 and June 12. The incident was reported at 6:29 p.m. June 12. Glenn P. Layendecker, 42, of Glenview Drive, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for $159 from…
