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Back road entrance approved
New Hope adopts agreements with developer George Michael for Union Square, including the ‘back door’ entrance the borough has been seeking for 10 years. By: Cynthia Williamson NEW HOPE The Borough Council unanimously adopted a pair of agreements Tuesday with Union Square developer George Michael that will pave the way for a back door…
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Clara Barton students learn history of former segregated local school
School closed its doors in 1948 By:Vanessa S. Holt BORDENTOWN CITY The Number Two Public School closed its doors when local schools integrated in 1948, but a group of former students is working with the community to memorialize the school and the black educators who enriched the lives of its many graduates. Members of…
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Man’s career begins with ‘stolen’ skates
By: Mae Rhine SOLEBURY When John Walsh stole his sister’s ice skates as a young boy, he didn’t realize it would lead to a career that included being the partner of legendary Sonja Henie. But his sister, Alice Kennedy of New Hope, who owns the Applause clothing store there, bears no grudge. She toured…
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Momma’s Boy
Comedian Kevin Meaney has enjoyed success on stage and television. He brings his personal style of humor to the Stress Factory Oct. 12-13. By: Jim Boyle Comedian Kevin Meaney will take the stage at the Stress Factory in New Brunswick Oct. 12-13. Staff photo by Frank Wojciechowski Kevin Meaney always took his mother’s advice to…
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Upper Freehold couple killed in Bordentown crash
Couple was married for 53 years By:David Koch BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP A fatal car crash at the intersection of Routes 528 and 130/206 the afternoon of Oct. 4 has left two people dead and tied up traffic for almost three hours, police said. Joseph Rette, 82, of Upper Freehold died Oct. 5 at Cooper Hospital…
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Editorial: Take time to be heard about bond referendum
Voters in the South Hunterdon Regional High School district have another chance to be heard about the school’s plans for expansion and renovation. Voters rejected a total $18.8 million proposal Sept. 25. A scaled down version will be presented March 12. Tell the district why you don’t support its former proposal. Give your input on…
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Flag Etiquette
Standards of Respect Photo courtesy of http://www.usflag.org "In this time of need, it is the greatest of heroes who step up to meet the challenge. Never forget 9/11/2001." Please visit our Education 2001 sponsors: Chapin School Chesterbrook Academy Comcast DelVal’s Graduate Program DeVry Health Choices The Hun School of Princeton Huntington Learning Center The Jewish…
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For Art’s Sake
Access the arts at 1860 House Montgomery Cultural Center By: KATHRYN PALUSCIO "The Joy of Life" (1905) by Henri Matisse may be among works discussed by Mel Leipzig at the "Matisse: Greatest Painter of the 20th Century" event at 1860 House. Photo copyright of Barnes Foundation, Merion, Pa. Please visit our Education 2001 sponsors:…
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Fountain of Life Church sets aside a little ‘Time for Tea’
Event was huge success last year By:Vanessa S. Holt FLORENCE Queen Victoria herself will make an appearance at "A Time for Tea" this year at the Fountain of Life Center as shoppers and tea lovers enjoy the feeling of strolling through a simulated Victorian village. The success of last year’s "Time for Tea" in…
