Author: Central Jersey
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REGION: Helmetta Animal Shelter reacts to critics
Inspections keep facility open By Amy Batista, Special Writer HELMETTA —After receiving several complaints, the Helmetta Regional Animal Shelter (HRAS) has been issued warnings from the Middlesex County Health Department regarding violations after two inspections of the facility at the end of September found it "conditionally satisfactory." "They came here and the report was very…
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PRINCETON: Hispanic Heritage is celebrated
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Staff Writer The Paul Robeson Center in Princeton transformed into a "Mercado Cultural" with colorful wares celebrating diverse Hispanic heritage on Sunday. Latin American music filled Hinds Plaza and Latinos danced the salsa and other South and Central American dances during the Hispanic Heritage celebration, which spanned the center and the Princeton…
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Maurer Productions’ “Count Dracula” to Deliver Some Creepy Halloween Fun at Kelsey Theatre Oct. 24-Nov. 2
By Wendy Humphrey West Windsor, N.J. – Maurer Productions OnStage is set to haunt your Halloween dreams. “Count Dracula” comes to Mercer County Community College’s (MCCC) Kelsey Theatre Fridays, Oct. 24 and 31 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, Oct. 25 and Nov. 1 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, Oct. 26 and Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. Kelsey Theatre…
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LAMBERTVILLE: Fire prevention programs this week
The Lambertville Fire Department will hold its annual Fire Prevention Week program on Oct. 8 at the Union/Fleetwing Fire Station, 230 N. Main St., Lambertville. The Program will run from 7-8:30 p.m. During the Program a number of subjects will be covered, including smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, kitchen fires, escape routes, family fire drills and…
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PRINCETON: Teacher talks end in less than an hour
By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer The Princeton Board of Education and the roughly 370-member teachers union failed to make any headway in contract talks last week after the latest round of negotiations ended in less than an hour. The two sides continue to be at stalemate, having been unable to reach a new three-year…
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REGION: Helmetta Animal Shelter reacts to critics
Amy Batista photo. Cindy Marchese, of Monroe, an employee at the shelter is cleaning out the cages in the cat adoption room at the Helmetta Regional Animal Shelter on Oct. 3.
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PRINCETON: Pipeline firm willing to halt gas flow during work
By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer Pipeline 8PIPELINE Philip Sean CurranStaff Writer Pipeline company Williams made a safety concession to Princeton Ridge residents and the town by agreeing to take its existing natural gas pipeline out of service during the entire time it takes to construct a new 42-inch pipeline through that part of town.…
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MCCC Gallery Hosts Visual Arts Faculty Exhibit Oct. 7-30
By Wendy Humphrey West Windsor, N.J. – The Gallery at Mercer County Community College (MCCC) puts its own talented faculty in the spotlight for the “2014 Visual Arts Faculty Exhibit.” The show runs from Tuesday, Oct. 7 through Thursday, Oct. 30, with a reception to be held Wednesday, Oct. 8, 5 to 7 p.m. The Gallery…
