Category: archives
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Country Classics sparks buyer interest
New Montgomery Township subdivision officially open for sales The Packet Group Some might call it a perfect marriage a highly regarded builder developing a site in one of prestigious Somerset County’s most desirable communities. Van Cleef builders, who created Country Classics at Belle Mead, Flemington and Hopewell, and received national accolades on the fast…
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Scouts do not deserve ire for organization’s policies
DEAR NEIGHBOR By:Hugh Brennan Between the ages of 10 and 14 the greatest thing in my life was the Boy Scouts. My father had been killed in a construction accident, and although there were uncles and cousins and family friends, it was the men who took the time to run our troop who influenced me…
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Failte Coffeehouse schedule
The Failte Coffeehouse music schedule is as follows: Feb. 2 Arlon Bennett, folk; Feb. 3 Wally Lawder, original singer/songwriter; Feb. 6 open sing; Feb. 9 Chameleons, "Grateful Jazz"; Feb. 10 Chameleons; Feb. 15 open; Feb. 16 Bill and Liz Flemer, country/folk; Feb. 17 Norman Reim, Roots in…
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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…
