Category: archives
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Weston School science fair draws over 100 participants
Displays range from practical to just plain fun By:Mary Ellen Zangara Weston School hosted the second Science Fair Feb. 19, and children in kindergarten, first-, second- and third-grades used their imaginations and knowledge to create a variety of projects. More than 100 students participated, making this science fair larger than last year’s inaugural event. Some…
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Students celebrate black leaders
Northern Burlington County Regional High School students performed the works and speeches of many black artists and leaders in celebration of Black History Month. By: Eve Collins MANSFIELD "Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave, I am the dream and the hope of the slave . . . I rise" Victoria Tyson read the…
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Letter: View options on train station
To the editor: Mayor Frank Gambatese is correct when he states that a train station should not go forward unless the traffic problems are addressed. I would like to voice my observations because I have lived and worked in this township for more than 60 years. There is a right-of-way running from the main…
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LHS policy lacks same controversy
No problems found at high school. By: Steve Feitl While Lawrence Middle School has received nationwide criticism for its recently abandoned bathroom pass policy, the school located one parking lot away has sat controversy free despite a similar plan. Lawrence High School, also located on Princeton Pike, has used a similar pass for bathroom and…
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Obituaries for week of Feb. 26
Kevin Gallagher Kevin M. Gallagher, 52, died Saturday at Arcadia Nursing Home in Hamilton. Born in Trenton, he was a lifelong area resident. He worked for Lawrence Township in the road department as an inspector for the past 15 years. He was also union president of Lawrence Township. Previously he was an area roofer for…
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Hopewell Valley voters OK fire district budgets
Township fire commission incumbent William Walker and newcomer Tim Lang are elected to three-year terms. By John Tredrea Proposed fire district budgets passed easily in Hopewell Township and Pennington and Hopewell boroughs Saturday, when fire district elections were held statewide. In a close three-man race for two seats on the Hopewell Township Board of Fire…
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READER’S VOICE: Route 92 – Not in my back yard
READER’S VOICE By Cathy Dowgin: Public funds and sensitive wetlands should not be sacrificed for unnecessary road. By: Cathy Dowgin "NIMBY!" I’ve been called that for 10 years now and, quite honestly, I’m proud of it. Who else would get involved in local issues if not the folks who would be directly affected? I will…
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Letter: Best arguments pan rail station
To the editor: In your Feb. 19 edition you reported that Mayor Frank Gambatese met with NJ Transit representatives to discuss a possible rail station in South Brunswick. While the mayor has not come out in favor of such an undertaking, and I admit there is no harm is his listening to proposals, this…
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LIFESTYLE: Starting from scratch
Kingston coffeehouse is celebrating 20 years of serving food just like mom used to make. By: Melissa Morgan Sue Simpkins has a philosophy about food that stems from her background in the fashion industry. "If you start with the best fabric and create a beautiful design, there is no need to add belts, bows, bells…
