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  • New fire substation nearing completion

    ‘Ten-month project’ was approved by voters in 1996. By: Brian Shappell    After several delays, a new substation for the Kendall Park Fire Department and First Aid and Rescue Squad could open within the month.    The Fire/Rescue Substation at Henderson and Crestview roads is awaiting only painting, cleaning and documentation from the general contractor before it…

  • Kingston gardeners to offer a day tour

    Proceeds from the July 14 event will go toward various community beautification projects and educational outreach programs. By: Brian Shappell    Next weekend, there’s going to be a garden party in Kingston.    The fourth annual Kingston Garden Tour, presented by the Kingston Garden Club will be held July 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The…

  • Auditions

    For theatrical and musical performances, plus rehearsal schedules Time Off Actor’s Dance Studio, auditions for staged reading of Frank Bilancio’s Calling the Shots, July 13 show in Lawrenceville; (609) 637-0078. Newtown School of Dance, Langhorne, Pa., open auditions to form dance repertory company, Thu. 5-7 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., through July, will include ballet,…

  • High school planning continues

    Residents continue to offer their ideas to school administrators on a broad range of issues related to the possible opening of the community’s own high school. By: Frank C. D’Amico    WASHINGTON – Residents continue to offer their ideas to school administrators on a broad range of issues related to the possible opening of the community’s…

  • Route 1 accident forces ramp closure

       Three people were injured Tuesday morning when a Route 1 motorist struck a tractor that had been cutting grass along the side of the highway near I-295/I-95, police said. By: Sarah Winkelman    The accident extended the morning commute for those who drive through Lawrence when police were forced to close the I-295/I-95 exit ramp to…

  • Fireworks rescheduled for Friday

    The annual Fourth of July fireworks show that was set for Wednesday, on the Rider University campus on Lawrenceville Road, has been rescheduled to Friday because of rain.    The event will kick off at dusk, according to the Township Recreation Department.    There is parking on-campus for fireworks fans.     The fireworks will be provided by…

  • This old house

    Washington Township officials look for possible uses for Robbins family property. By: Mark Moffa    WASHINGTON — The township recently paid approximately $180,000 for a 26-acre property, including a house, near the New Jersey Turnpike.    Local historic preservationists consider the site priceless.    The house on the site can be traced back to 1818, and has been…

  • Police forces unite to form domestic violence response teams

       MANSFIELD — Local police departments are forming regional domestic violence response teams with citizen volunteers to help victims cope. By:David Koch    Last week, the Mansfield Township Committee passed a resolution for its police department to join with other departments in Chesterfield, Springfield, Bordentown Township and Bordentown City to form a regional domestic violence team.    The…

  • Washington considers skate park

    Less than a month after a faux township committee championed the idea of building a skate park in Washington, the real governing body began considering the same topic. By: Mark Moffa    WASHINGTON — Less than a month after a faux township committee championed the idea of building a skate park in Washington, the real governing…