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  • Panel to apply for community block grant

    Application is due Dec. 16 By:Eve Collins    BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — The Bordentown Township Committee agreed to once again apply for a grant that will help homeowners with moderate and low incomes make repairs to their properties.    The committee announced Monday it will apply to the Burlington County Office of Community Development for a Community Development…

  • 12/12 OBITUARIES, pt. 1

    From the Dec. 12 edition of the Register-News By: Lilyan Parker Sahol    ROEBLING — Lilyan Parker Sahol, 87, died Dec. 8 in Virtua Health Rehabilitation Center, Mount Holly.    Born in Manahawkin, she was the daughter of the late Ellis and Cora Giberson Parker.    She previously resided in Mount Holly for 25 years.    She was a…

  • WW-P school district begins search for new superintendent

    Handful of residents show up for first public input session By: Gwen Runkle    The West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District kicked off its search for a new superintendent with a public input session Monday night.    Only a handful of residents from both townships turned out at the Thomas R. Grover Middle School in West Windsor to…

  • Amazing Brass

    The Canadian Brass celebrates the season Dec. 20 at the Keswick Theatre in Glenside, Pa. By: Susan Van Dongen    If you think the holidays are hectic for Monday-through-Friday 9-to-5ers, imagine being an entertainer whose music is especially in demand this time of year.    The members of the Canadian Brass and their families have learned to…

  • WW agrees not to sue in final vote on Toll pact

    After a decade of slugging it out in court, the gloves have finally been taken off By: Gwen Runkle    WEST WINDSOR — It’s officially over.    After a decade of slugging it out in court and nearly a month of exchanging blows across the negotiating table, the township and developer Toll Brothers can finally take off…

  • Lawrence voters approve school bond referendum

    Residents support $37.2 million renovation plan By: Steve Feitl   &nbspLawrence Township voters gave their approval Tuesday to an extensive renovation plan proposed by the school district.   &nbspThe $37.2 million bond referendum was approved by a margin of 1,936 "yes" votes to 822 "no" votes. The referendum’s success means the district will receive $9.6 million in…

  • A local e-business merger is seen as key technology match

    Newton Interactive and Gravity Shift Solutions combine to form Newton Gravity Shift By: Geroge Frey    Newton Interactive of Pennington, and Gravity Shift Solutions of Princeton have merged to form Newton Gravity Shift, a company that will deliver an integrated set of products and services for technology-based marketing and learning needs, company officials said.    "Formed in…

  • Back to the ’50s … by rail

    Model train club puts on a holiday spectacle once again    The 1950s-era model trains are back — and Rocky Hill has still got ’em.    The Pacific Southern Railway Co., a HO model railroad club of 24 active members, has unveiled its 39th annual show for holiday spectators. It’s all for a worthy cause. The $5…

  • Rice is nice, especially the savory variety

    IN THE KITCHEN by Faith Bahadurian:  Whether white or brown basmati, arborio or wild, nutty pecan or Bhutanese red, and even wehani, the russet rice from California, it is one of the most versatile side dishes around, complementing almost any meat or fish course. Illustration by Judy Martin    Rice is one of the most versatile…