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  • Hopewell Township planners to continue B-MS talks tonight

    Board has until Nov. 18 to vote on the B-MS plan, which already has been discussed in-depth at several meetings By John Tredrea    The Hopewell Township Planning Board’s consideration of a proposed major expansion of Bristol-Myers Squibb’s (B-MS) research campus on Pennington-Rocky Hill Road will continue tonight (Nov. 10) at 7:45 p.m.    The regular session…

  • Resolutions keep Hopewell Borough Council members busy

    Action taken on 10 different measures By Aleen Crispino    Hopewell Borough Council adopted 10 resolutions and tabled one at its monthly meeting Nov. 3.    — Resolution 2005-115, titled "Resolution in Support of Cable Television Service Competition," was tabled until next month’s meeting.    "This resolution is to say that competition for cable TV service is a…

  • On-the-job schooling

    Co-op program at Hillsborough High School adds ‘real-world’ lessons for students. By: Donna Lukiw    Dan Schulze, a senior at Hillsborough High School (HHS), wanted to learn about computers rather than spend a full day at school.    Dan enrolled in the co-op program at HHS, where he, along with 14 other seniors this year, attend school…

  • Time capsule

    Bear Tavern School dedication event The official dedication of the Bear Tavern School expansion, funded by 2000 referendum money, took place Oct. 25. The $2.26 million project includes expansion of the cafetorium by 50 percent, a new kitchen, renovated main office (conference room and record storage), conversion of two classrooms into music, practice rooms and…

  • Florence, NBC field hockey squads stopped in playoffs

    By: Sean Moylan   The Florence High School field hockey team won at Henry Hudson, 1-0, in a Central Jersey Group I battle last Thursday on a first-half goal by Rebecca Wright, assisted by Cheryl Jiras.    "It was a beautiful goal," said Coach Gina Smith, whose team protected that lead with all it had.    Tiffany Golab,…

  • Scouts go to bat for Pantry

    The bag distribution and collection is part of an annual event in which the Scouts help collect food for the Food Pantry’s holiday meal program. By: Joseph Harvie    The empty shopping bags were distributed last weekend.    This weekend, the Boy Scouts hope to collect those bags, filled with food to help patrons of the township…

  • This Week

    Thursday    Indie flick: The Lawrence Library Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library invites the public to attend a showing of "Drifters," at 7 p.m. as part of the Independent Films @ Your Library program.    The film is the official selection at the Cannes Film Festival and tells the tale of a man who was…

  • Christian Academy honors veterans

    New Jersey United Christian Academy hosts Veterans Day ceremony (Nov. 10) By: Marisa Maldonado    UPPER FREEHOLD — It’s been more than 50 years since Maj. Tom Weghorst served in Korea with the Marines, and Monday’s Veterans Day ceremony at the New Jersey United Christian Academy was his chance to dust off his blue uniform and…

  • Movie Timetables

    Going to the movies tonight? Find out where and when the show you want to see is playing. Movies and times are valid from November 11, 2005 to November 17, 2005. Because of the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, it is wise to call the theater before leaving home. Please note: In the event that…