Category: archives
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Coretta Scott King Award winners
BOOK NOTES by Joan Ruddiman: Awards are presented to authors and illustrators whose works promote the dignity and respect of African American people. By: In 1969, Coretta Scott King, widow of the Rev. Martin Luther King, lent her name and influence to the establishment of awards to be given annually to honor the best in…
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Master Plan input sought
The Hopewell Township Planning Board seeks public input as part of its efforts to prepare a new Hopewell Township Master Plan. At its work session scheduled for Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m., in the Hopewell Township Municipal Building, the board will listen to suggestions from interested parties concerning planning issues and proposals. Input will be…
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Rabindra P. Sinha
Rabindra P. Sinha, 65, of India died Tuesday at his son’s home in Hopewell Township. Mr. Sinha owned a restaurant in India. He is survived by his wife, Sobhe Singh Sinha; a son, Anil ; and two grandchildren. Hindu funeral service will be 1 p.m. Friday at Blackwell Memorial Home, 21 N. Main St., Pennington.…
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Businessman chips in for high school programs
The Exxon station on Route 1 at Deans Lane has obtained a $500 corporate grant for South Brunswick High School. By: Amanda Bok A community Exxon gas station owner is helping to support high school activities by obtaining a corporate education grant for the school. Ishver Patel, owner of the Exxon station on the corner…
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Plans to repeal curfew split Township Committee
Efforts to rescind a curfew in place since 1998 may run into opposition at the highest municipal level, as Township Committee members disagree over whether to proceed with those plans. By:Laura Toto The curfew bars anyone younger than 18 from being in public places from 11 p.m.- 6 a.m. weekdays and from midnight 6…
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Crowd voices opposition to power plant proposal
FLORENCE A crowd of nearly 200 people packed the municipal building last week to offer their opinions on how the former Roebling Steel Mill site should be developed. By:Vanessa S. Holt FLORENCE A crowd of nearly 200 people packed the municipal building last week to offer their opinions on how the…
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Hopewell track teams impressive at county meet
Hopewell Valley Winter TrackThe Hopewell Valley Central High School track teams made a strong impression on the rest of the county Wednesday when both the boys and girls finished in the top five of the Mercer County Championships. By: Steve Feitl The defending champion HoVal girls finished second with 56 points, trailing only Trenton (104).…
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 02/01
From the Feb. 1 edition of the Register-News By: Softball family give thanks As we sit here, in the middle of winter, my thoughts are actually about the warm lazy days of this past summer. Our daughter, Meghan, had the great fortune to be associated with the girls’ fastpitch softball team for two out…
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Cablevision to hook up in next 3 years
Deal ends RCN monopoly Cablevision Systems Corp. will be coming to Hillsborough to offer telephone and cable Internet service. By:Laura Toto The Township Committee on Jan. 24 approved the installation of the Cablevision System Corp. cable television system Jan. 24. Cablevision will offer complete cable and Internet service for the Municipal Complex and other township…
