Category: archives
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Secret Gardens
Gates swing open to reveal bubbling fountains, manicured hedges and dazzling blooms. By: Judith Norkin Staff photo by Frank Wojciechowski The Sutphin home is just one of the stops on the New Hope Historical Society Garden Tour. It’s open season for gardens. Bucks is abloom, making this the time for local non-profit organizations to hold…
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If you owe state back taxes, better pay up by Monday
LEDGER EDITORIAL After New Jersey’s Tax Amnesty program ends at midnight on Monday, the penalties and interest on outstanding tax liabilities could add 45 percent or more to an individual’s tax bill, Division of Taxation officials said this week. For the benefit of the state which obviously needs your money (if you owe some)…
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St. Joe’s gains its revenge in lacrosse GMCT
By: Carolyn M. Hartko METUCHEN A repeat was not in the cards for the South Brunswick High School boys’ lacrosse team this spring as the Vikings failed to defend their Greater Middlesex Conference title in last Friday’s tournament final. The top-seeded St. Joseph Falcons, last year’s runner-up for the crown, used an impenetrable defense…
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Township incomes rank high
Recently released Census figures show the median household income in South Brunswick was $78,737 in 1999. By: Brian Shappell South Brunswick residents, according to recently released 2000 U.S. Census figures, earn a higher median income than many of their state and county counterparts. They also tend to attain a higher level of education than others,…
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
For the week of June 6. By: Thank you Windsor for tribute support To the editor: Hamilton Township Post and Unit 31 American Legion would like to give a special thanks to the little town of Windsor for its support of the Memorial Tribute service held there on Sunday. A super thanks to Rebecca Sanford,…
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Home products sale Sundayto aid Manville Rescue Squad
Proceeds to benefit squad No matter what you need for your home, you’ll probably be able to find it at Manville’s largest home party sale Sunday at Firehouse No. 1, South Third Avenue. The sale is being sponsored by the Manville Rescue Squad Auxiliary, and will feature vendors showing products from Avon, Home and Garden,…
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Back Porch
Introducing our new social editor By: Melissa Morgan Drumroll please. Nope, this is not a feeble attempt to stir up a little fanfare for my very first column. If you would like to applaud or even break out the percussion instruments to celebrate, please be my guest, but I’m really not looking for any kind…
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Township police offer tipsfor handling bear encounters
Bear sighted in area Monday By: Michael Chipowsky, chief Hopewell Township Police Chief Michael Chipowsky said Monday, "Today we had the first of what I suspect will be many bear sightings. One was spotted crossing a field south of Route 518 in the western portion of the township." As a result, the chief sent along…
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Urban Oases
Gardens of Earthly Delight: Mill Hill gardeners open their horticultural havens to tour-goers June 8 in the historic Trenton neighborhood. Secret Gardens: Delightful Outings in New Hope and Doylestown By: Ilene Dube Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski Mill Hill visitors will get a chance to see islands of greenery in the heart of Trenton’s historic…
