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  • CAPITOL NEWS AND COMMENT

       The following items are taken from reports issued by legislators and other items of political concern. Gun law veto    Assemblyman Peter J. Barnes III, D-Middlesex, released the following statement after Gov. Christie vetoed legislation Aug. 16 that he sponsored (A3659) that would have banned the sale of .50-caliber rifles — including powerful battlefield-styled weapons that…

  • REGIONAL: Institute offering free training for professionals

       Training sessions addressing changes in healthcare laws and classes aimed at upgrading workforce skills will be offered free of charge at the Mercer Institute of Management and Technology Training at Mercer County Community College.    Thanks to a partnership with the New Jersey Business and Industry Association and the state Department of Labor and Workforce…

  • MONROE: Town planning 9/11 memorial service
  • FLORENCE TOWNSHIP: ‘Shooter’ stalks school

    FLORENCE TOWNSHIP: ‘Shooter’ stalks school

    New Jersey State Police Sgt. Guy Hendrickson conducts an active shooter emergency response drill at Florence Township High School on Aug. 22.

  • STOCKTON: Borough school begins classes on Sept. 4

    STOCKTON: Borough school begins classes on Sept. 4

    Administrator Ivans expects to welcome 55 children on Wednesday By Ruth Luse, Managing Editor    STOCKTON — Suzanne Ivans, Stockton Borough School’s chief school administrator, and her staff have been getting ready for opening day, Sept. 4.    Stockton will be the first of South County’s local schools to open this year. Lambertville Public, South Hunterdon Regional…

  • BORDENTOWN JOTTINGS

    Wednesdays to Sept. 25    The Bordentown City Farmers Market is open from 3 to 7:30 p.m. (rain or shine) in the Carslake Community Center Parking Lot, 207 Crosswicks St., Bordentown City.The market features local vendors selling Jersey fresh produce, herbs, pickles, alpaca products, soap, spices and flowers. Sun., Sept 8    A Marshlands photography amble. Mary…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Boro to spend $165,000 on equipment

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer    The Borough Council aims to purchase new police, first aid and fire-fighting equipment.    The council voted 6-0 at the Aug. 19 meeting to introduce an ordinance that appropriates $165,000, including $157,000 in bonds or notes, for the purchase of the equipment.    ”We are replacing stuff that is old and…

  • MERCER COUNTY: Holt announces airport grant

    Mercer County has received a $880,000 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to enable the Trenton-Mercer Airport to purchase a new aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle  WEST WINDSOR — U.S. Rep. Rush Holt, D-12 announced Wednesday that Mercer County has received a $880,000 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to enable the Trenton-Mercer Airport to…

  • STOCKTON: All sorts of things planned for Sept. 8 event

    STOCKTON: All sorts of things planned for Sept. 8 event

    It will be Family Fun Day By John Tredrea, Special Writer    STOCKTON — Live acoustic music by local singer-songwriters, a drum circle in which everyone on hand can participate, a picnic lunch, hayrides, games for youngsters and a chance to learn how to juggle are among the good times to be had at the Delaware…