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  • District rethinks nixing after-school program

    JAMESBURG — The school board is reconsidering its decision to end its after-school programs. By:Brian Shappell    JAMESBURG — The school board is reconsidering its decision to end its after-school programs.    The district had decided to end its after-school programs, which run at the Grace M. Breckwedel and John F. Kennedy schools for 75 minutes Monday…

  • For Senior Citizens

    Central Bucks County Senior Center 700 Shady Retreat Road Doylestown, Pa. 18901 (215) 348-0565 Fax: (215) 348-7580 Director: Joan Schumacher Internet address: [email protected] Meetings: Center is open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Various activities include arts and crafts, billiards, ballroom, line and tap dancing, bridge, pinochle and bingo. Programs include a daily lunch program, lectures, tax…

  • TOWNSHIP BRIEFS

    By: Laura Toto Township joins regional planning effort    The Township Committee passed a resolution to enter into an agreement with Montgomery Township to take steps to control development, last week.    By a unanimous vote, the committee joined a regional planning effort, spearheaded by Montgomery mayor Louise Wilson. The project also includes Hopewell, East Amwell, Montgomery,…

  • Fire and Rescue

    – Amwell Valley Ambulance Corps – Amwell Valley Fire Company – Columbia Fire Co. No. 4 – Fleet Wing Hook & Ladder Co. No. 3 – Hibernia Fire Co. No. 2 – Hunterdon County Fire Marshal – New Hope Eagle Fire Company – Sergeantsville Volunteer Fire Company – Stockton Fire Company – Stockton Rescue Squad…

  • WW-PN girls win battle of first-year lax programs

    Grato, Knights too strong for MHS By: Justin Feil They were two first-year varsity teams going at it Tuesday, but it was obvious from the outset which squad had the benefit of being spawned from an established program.    The West Windsor-Plainsboro High North girls’ lacrosse team led, 15-0, at halftime before coasting to a 15-2…

  • Planning Board seeks input on Master Plan

    The Princeton regional board wants help from the public in the redrafting of the towns’ plan for the future. By: Jennifer Potash    What should the vision be for the Princeton of the future?    The Princeton Regional Planning Board is seeking the public’s help in devising the goals for the next Master Plan.    The Princeton Community…

  • Candidate floats aggressive reforms

    Letter to editor    Senators Turner’s and Adler’s proposed legislation (The Ledger, March 22) to prevent school violence struck me as ironic. I only hope such measures will not impose yet another layer of un-funded mandates at the expense of local tax payers. The phrase "aggressive preventative measures" really rang my "bell." I support security measures…

  • Candidate pushes for budget OK

    Letter to the editor    It has been gratifying to have the support and encouragement of so many friends and neighbors for my candidacy for election to one of the three open seats on the Board of Education.    I primarily write, though, to urge voter support for the budget, which has many important curriculum and program…

  • Monroe board hopefulls discuss issues

    MONROE — Harmony reigned Monday night as six candidates for school board discussed issues before an audience of about 60 during a candidates’ night at the high school sponsored by the Monroe Township League of Women Voters and the Applegarth School PTO. By: Al Wicklund    MONROE — Harmony reigned Monday night as six candidates for…