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Police chief resigns in New Hope
Corporal John Goss named ‘officer in charge’ By: Cynthia Williamson NEW HOPE – Police Chief Jerry Speziale announced at Tuesday’s Borough Council meeting he is resigning after less than six months on the job. Citing his family’s desire to stay rooted in North Jersey, Mr. Speziale already started a new job last week as…
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10-year-old warns other kids to wear helmets
Tommy Sullivan may have escaped serious injury on scooter By: Mae Rhine LAMBERTVILLE – Who would know better than 10-year-old Tommy Sullivan about the importance of wearing a bicycle helmet? The boy was hit by a van Aug. 31 while he was riding his scooter back home to South Main Street. Tommy hit the ground,…
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South bear scare keeps students inside one day
Sightings reported; state provides trap By: Les Sdorow WEST AMWELL – The recent reported sightings of a black bear near South Hunterdon High School prompted Cheryl Simone, school superintendent, to address last week’s West Amwell Township Committee meeting. She countered skeptics who have questioned whether the sightings were accurate and asked committee members for…
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Letters
Unborn at mercy of powerful To the editor: A few years ago, I viewed a film called "Silent Scream" that confirmed what I already knew. The film showed an early abortion through the technology of ultrasound. The abortion instrument was shown before the camera and again inside the uterus, eradicating any doubt as to what…
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HOT TOPICS
Preservation standards What standards would you like to see in place for preserving Hillsborough’s history, appearance and environment?
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Edition of Sept. 28
Obituaries Joseph Buck Joseph "JB" Buck, 23, died Friday at home. Born in Princeton, he lived in Hopewell more than 13 years. He was a landscaper at Bedens Brook Golf Club and Second Calvary Baptist Church. He was a member of the Hopewell Valley Soccer Association and Boy Scout Troop 71 of Hopewell. Mr. Buck…
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Chit-Chat: Artists gather at Table 7 at Cafe
By: Merle Citron Some of the readers of "Chit-Chat" may remember the famous Table #9 at Mother’s Restaurant in New Hope. Different faces, different restaurant, but the need for artists to gather stays the same. Now it’s Table #7 at the Café in Rosemont Sunday mornings. Among the luminaries assembled any given Sunday, you might…
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Washington school board wants own high school
Resolution sets wheels in motion for end of relationship with Lawrence By: Frank C. D’Amico WASHINGTON – The Board of Education here on Tuesday night declared it wants a high school, to the delight of many in attendance. At its regular meeting, the board unanimously approved a resolution that will set in motion the process…
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Connaught Hill residents to meet with Habitat
Forum setfor Oct. 5 By: Cynthia Williamson WEST AMWELL – Habitat for Humanity will give a presentation to the Connaught Hill homeowners association Oct. 5 at the West Amwell Township municipal complex. The public is invited to attend the session at 7 p.m. in the main meeting room. Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity Resource…
