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  • Developer wants to turn Hopewell property into office/commercial space

    HOPEWELL BOROUGH PLANNING UPDATE By Sandra Phelps    A developer hopes to turn property at 49-51 E. Broad St., Hopewell, into retail shops and office/commercial space.    Dave Bonanni of 85 Route 33 in Hamilton Township told the Hopewell Borough Planning Board on Oct. 1 that he has a contract on the property owned by Skip Rawson.…

  • Hopewell Valley Candidates Forum scheduled Oct. 25

    Event to be held from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Hopewell Township Branch, Mercer County Library, next to Hopewell Valley Central High School, Pennington-Titusville Road.    Nine candidates running for mayor and seats on local governing bodies in Hopewell Valley’s three municipalities have been invited to debate issues at a Candidates Forum on Oct. 25.    Sponsored by…

  • Letter: Council wed to developers

    To the editor:     No doubt there will be many a soccer mom and dad whining, wailing and gnashing teeth over having to park in the field at New and Friendship roads.    This is due to the overcrowded parking situation at Sondek Park on soccer Saturdays.    While being fortunate enough to have an early game…

  • Viking boys soccer team in need of a finishing touch

    By: Carolyn M. Hartko    The South Brunswick/Old Bridge boys’ soccer game this past Tuesday was a tale of opportunities lost versus those wisely used. Making the most of fewer good chances on the attack, the Old Bridge Knights (5-4) went home with a 3-1 victory. The Vikings dipped below the .500 mark to 4-5.    There…

  • Candidates enter the final leg

    Four hopefuls vie for two seats in Washington Township Committee. By: Cynthia Koons    WASHINGTON — It’s been an energetic race full of plot twists, allegations of secret meetings and political accusations.    Yet Election Day is still a month away.    The Washington Township Committee race began attracting attention back in June when Republican Committeeman Jack Mozloom…

  • Hopewell Township zoners OK hardship variances for four properties

    HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP ZONING UPDATE By Marianne Hooker    At its Oct. 1 meeting, the Hopewell Township Zoning Board of Adjustment approved hardship variances for four properties, three of which are residential. The variances will allow construction of a swimming pool, two additions with garages, and an indoor riding ring.    Swimming pool — Richard Fischer, who lives…

  • Historical Society gala to go ‘back to the future’

       The Historical Society of Princeton’s annual black-tie dinner-dance will be held on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 6:30 p.m. until midnight at Princeton Day School.    This year’s theme is "Ties to the Past, ‘Bows’ to the Future." Guests are invited to wear special bows and ties to the event, which raises revenue for the society’s educational…

  • Lawrence council pushes criminal checks

    History of recreation volunteers would be investigated. By: Lea Kahn    Criminal background checks will be required of all adult volunteers, such as coaches, assistant coaches and team managers, who want to participate in Lawrence Township Recreation Department-sponsored or co-sponsored youth activities.    Township Council introduced an ordinance requiring the criminal background checks Tuesday night. A recently…

  • Hopewell Valley Central High slates Homecoming

    Events scheduled on Oct. 17 and 18    Hopewell Valley Central High School Homecoming events will take place Oct. 17 and 18.    The Pep Rally is set for Oct. 17 from 9:54-10:39 a.m. in the high school gymnasium. The Homecoming Parade, set for Oct. 17 at 5 p.m., will begin at Toll Gate Grammar School (South…