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  • Washington picks firm as development coordinator

    Names Eric Bram & Co. to help attract businesses to the township. By: Mark Moffa    WASHINGTON — The Township Committee last week selected a firm to be its economic development coordinator.    The committee voted unanimously to pay Eric Bram & Co. $75,000 to find businesses to locate in the township. The contract is for nine…

  • FORUM: Growth

    What kinds of tools should towns have to control residential and commerical growth? What kinds of tools should towns have to control residential and commerical growth?

  • HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP ZONING UPDATE

    May meeting By: Marianne Hooker    At its May 1 meeting, the Hopewell Township Zoning Board of Adjustment granted three hardship variances for residential properties.    One of the variances will allow construction of a detached garage, and the other two will allow additions to existing dwellings.    Several months ago, Voice Stream Wireless requested a use variance…

  • Primary election scheduled for Tuesday

    By: Lea Kahn    Lawrence Township’s registered Democrats and Republicans will go to the polls Tuesday to select their party’s candidates for a host of elective offices.    The polls will be open 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday. The Democratic and Republican primary winners will face off against each other in the Nov. 5 general election.    A Lawrence…

  • Sounds of Summer

    The summer of 2002 is loaded with concert offerings for music fans of all tastes. Listings:   Classical   |   Folk, Jazz, Rock By: Matt Smith Moby will bring his Area: Two festival to the Tweeter Center at the Waterfront in Camden July 30 and the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel July 31.    For the second straight summer season,…

  • Police investigating burglaryat circle convenience store

    Detective Lance Maloney is conducting investigation By: John Tredrea    Hopewell Township police are investigating a case of burglary and theft at the Foremost Market, a convenience store on the northbound side of Route 31 at the Pennington Circle.    Lt. George Meyer said Tuesday that Detective Mike Simonelli responded to an electronic burglar alarm from the…

  • HoVal golfers earn share of Valley title

    Golf By: Mike Molaro    It was quite a season for the Hopewell Valley Central High School golf squad.    In addition to an outstanding performance in the NJSIAA Group III Tournament, the Bulldogs overcame long shot odds to assure themselves of at least a tie for the Colonial Valley Conference Valley Division championship.    HoVal (18-3) looked…

  • Committee splits over$20.4 million budget

    Sets tax rate for 2002 at 29.9 cents per $100 By:Alec Moore    The Township Committee approved a $20.4 million municipal budget by a 4-1 vote, Tuesday.    Under the budget, the owner of a home assessed at the township average of $300,000 will pay $897 in municipal taxes, a $57 increase. The tax will be 29.9…

  • Arts Council to launch summer concert series

       Start with a solid foundation of funk. Add a dose of jazz, a pinch of reggae and Latin, and a little soul. What you get is Barbuda, the band which is kicking off "Music in the Park(ing Lot)," the Arts Council of Princeton’s summer sounds series, on Friday, June 7, at 7:30 p.m.    All the…