Author: Central Jersey
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SOUTH COUNTY: Great start for new K-12 district
By John Tredrea, Special Writer The opening of the school year — the first ever for the grades K-12 South Hunterdon Regional School District — "went very well," said Superintendent of Schools Louis Muenker at Monday night’s meeting of the district school board. The regional district was formed after public elections last fall backed merging…
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FLORENCE: Township will improve Hornberger Avenue
By Amy Batista, Special Writer FLORENCE — Council unanimously approved an ordinance for preliminary work and improvements to Hornberger Avenue at its meeting on Sept. 3. "If the township is ever going to land a developer for the Roebling Steel plant it has to be able to provide improved access in and out of the…
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REGION: Sides lining up on PennEast natural gas pipeline issue
A New Jersey energy company backs the PennEast natural gas pipeline into Hunterdon and Mercer counties, while a local non-profit environmental group is urging residents to take steps to oppose it. The PennEast Pipeline Company LLC has announced plans to build a 105-mile, 30-inch natural gas pipeline that would stretch from near Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, to…
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HILLSBOROUGH: McCauley, Tomson ballyhoo business-boosting
Local Republican Township Committee candidates say they pride themselves ourselves on working with the business community. In a statement, candidates Doug Tomson and Gloria McCauley said, "We know there is still work to be done, but our visionary approach has put Hillsborough at the forefront of economic planning and business development in our region." The…
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REGION: Sides lining up on PennEast natural gas pipeline issue
The proposed PennEast natural gas pipeline (red line) appears to go through or along some preserved properties (in green) in West Amwell and Hopewell townships. This map was provided by the nonprofit environmental group, Sourland Conservancy.
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Global Uncertainty Has Investors Clamoring to Secure and Store Their Gold
By 1888PressRelease (1888 PressRelease) Global Chaos has pushed the demand for physical gold higher than ever. Many investors now want the security of storing their own gold. My Private Bullion LLC is the only company that allows their clients to store their IRA Gold anywhere they want, including at home. The ongoing war with ISIS…
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SOUTH COUNTY: Induction for Hall of Fame in March
By John Tredrea, Special Writer The first seven people to be inducted into South Hunterdon Regional High School’s recently formed athletic Hall of Fame were introduced Friday night at the high school’s first home football game of the season. "The formal induction ceremonies for these seven special individuals will be held March 26 at the…
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UPPER FREEHOLD: New haunted hayride comes to Cream Ridge
By Amy Batista, Special Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — A Haunting at Cream Ridge will be opening its gate as it begins its first season of scaring Friday night. "As you enter, you are greeted by one of the evil spirits who reside here," said Susanne Specca. "Be forewarned. She is not the only one." You…
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STATE: Christie may address Honey Lake issues
Legislation sponsored by state Sen. Shirley Turner that would provide $22.5 million in loans for dam repair and restoration projects across New Jersey was approved by the Senate on Monday. The funding comes from bond monies that have become available from repayments of older loans that get recirculated under a revolving loan program established by…
