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  • Hopewell Township Democrats fill Township Committee ballot vacancy

    David Sandahl, a 49-year-old resident of Dublin Road, will replace Mayor Francesca Bartlett as November’s candidate. By Ruth Luse    David Sandahl, who calls himself "an advocate of government reform," was selected Monday night by Hopewell Township Democrats as their candidate for Township Committee in the Nov. 4 general election.    Mr. Sandahl, a 49-year-old resident of…

  • New Straube Center building gets Pennington planners’ OK

    Straube Center plans to lease the new building to the Cambridge School, now located at 62 S. Main St. By Marianne Hooker    At its Aug. 13 meeting, the Pennington Planning Board approved a use variance and site plan that will allow construction of a new building on the grounds of the Straube Center.    As now…

  • Committee bans dangerous left turn

    Springfield Township Committee outlaws left turns from the Columbus Farmers Market onto northbound Route 206. By: Scott Morgan    The Springfield Township Committee last week adopted an ordinance outlawing left turns from the Columbus Farmers Market onto northbound Route 206.    The market’s southern parking lot, which is not regulated by a traffic light, offered shoppers and…

  • Post Forum: Air quality

    Should the state adopt the "California car" emissions paln to help improve air quality in New Jersey? Should the state adopt the "California car" emissions paln to help improve air quality in New Jersey?

  • Council responsible for Lawrence portion of trail

    Members willing to hear recommendations from residents. By: Lea Kahn    The decision on the route of the proposed Lawrence Hopewell Trail through Lawrence Township-owned land — specifically, the Carson Road Woods parcel — rests with Township Council.    That’s the message that was delivered by Township Council to the dozen residents who have an interest in…

  • Back To School – 2003

      Gotta Get It. . . Cool gear for back to school. Our Virtual Libraries. . .It’s a different world for information gathering and sharing. So you wanna look like Justin, Mandy, even Chris?. . . Back to school do’s are inspired by favorite pop stars. The college search begins early. . . And includes…

  • HoVal teacher attends Institute on Media and American Democracy

    In July, Theresa Solomon completed the Harvard Institute on the Media and American Democracy where, she said, "participants learned valuable information and developed curriculum related to these issues for use in their classrooms and school districts."     One of 90 secondary school educators representing 31 states, Theresa Solomon of Hopewell Valley Central High School was…

  • Changes to yard sale law proposed

    Florence Township Council proposes change to ordinance allowing residents to hold more yard sales. By: Eve Collins    FLORENCE – Residents planning to move out of their homes now could be allowed to have more than one yard sale, thanks to a slight change proposed Aug. 13 in a township ordinance.    The Township Council will hold…

  • New choices for MHS seniors

    From college classes to on-the-job experience, this year’s class enjoys a variety of options By:Beth Kressel    College courses, computer certification, community service or work opportunities outside of the high school.    Seniors at Manville High School never had so many alternatives to a traditional senior year that typically means less homework and class time because a…