Category: archives
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Borough to talk park upgrade with neighbors
Papawick Park considered for soccer field By:Eric Schwarz The borough once again is looking to develop Papawick Park to build a soccer field and other amenities. The borough has set a meeting for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, at Borough Hall with 30 neighbors of the park at Persinko Street and Sidorske Avenue to discuss…
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A conservation opportunity is knocking
THE STATE WE’RE IN by Michele S. Byers Success in saving New Jersey’s natural beauty and open spaces has come from many sources, including federal dollars. Right now, Congress is faced with an enormous opportunity to take a major leap forward for open space projects across the country. Our state’s million-acre open space campaign would…
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Post office opening delayed until Nov. 20
Hillsborough ZIP will be 08844 By:Eric Schwarz Construction and equipment delivery problems have delayed the opening of the Hillsborough Post Office on Amwell Road from Oct. 10 to Nov. 20. The post office will be the first to carry the Hillsborough name, and will replace delivery to Hillsborough addresses from post offices in Somerville, Belle…
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Bowing down to nature
The Japanese garden at Princeton Montessori School is more than a memorial garden; it is a place to escape from the world, to reflect, to be able to contemplate and come up with new ideas and perspectives, to open the imagination By:Ilene Dube It all began with the death of a small boy. Yuki Nagata,…
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LAWRENCE REACTS TO HIGH SCHOOL DECISION
Building will ‘create a sense of community’ By: Lea Kahn Tuesday night’s decision by the Washington Township Board of Education to build its own high school and leave Lawrence High School came as no surprise to township school district officials. Washington Township entered into a 10-year sending/receiving relationship to send its high school students to…
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The bright chaotic disorder of a late summer garden
SPRINGHOUSE FARM JOURNAL By:Heather Lovett Late in the summer I sometimes envy city people with their tiny balcony and rooftop gardens. For them, watering and pruning is a snap, and they don’t have to worry about an army of opportunistic weeds (not to mention deer) taking over when they go away on vacation. City people…
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Brennan: 30 years with Hopewell Valley schools
VOICES FROM CHS By:Lexi Husid "Mr. Brennan is the best teacher I have ever worked with, and the best principal I have ever worked for. He always puts his students first," said Hopewell Valley Central High School social studies teacher Roberta Rydberg. Peter Brennan teaches social studies at HVCHS and this month celebrates 30 years…
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Council to review policy on holidays
Community Day conflict with Rosh Hashana starts discussion By: Lea Kahn Stung by criticism of the decision to hold Community Day on the second day of the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashana, township officials expect to discuss the township’s policy on religious holidays later this month. Township resident Robert Rothenberg rebuked Township Council for holding…
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Tuesday is day to vote on proposal
NOTES FROM THE SCHOOL BOARD By:Stan Dunn Next Tuesday, residents of Hillsborough will have the opportunity to decide on the board facilities proposal to relieve overcrowding in the district schools and make some overdue renovations. At this time, Hillsborough Middle School is over capacity and in just a couple of years, Hillsborough High School will…
