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  • Hopewell rail stop could support, not hurt Hopewell’s character

    Railroad’s been around 127 years By:Ruth Luse    How many times have you heard someone say: “we must preserve the historic character” of Hopewell Borough — or for that matter, Pennington Borough, or Hopewell Township?    We have heard those words or ones like them literally hundreds of times over the years.    What is the “historic character”…

  • Barry J. Hancock

       Barry J. Hancock, 58, died June 13 at Capital Health System at Mercer hospital, Trenton.    Born in Trenton, he was a lifelong Trenton and Lawrenceville area resident.    He was a geographic information specialist with the state Department of Transportation for more than 23 years.    He enjoyed traveling and was interested in Indian culture and photography.…

  • LHS seniors receive awards, scholarships

       Lawrence High School recently held their Senior Awards Night where more than 80 academic awards, service organizations, memorial scholarships and local businesses recognized the achievements of more than 100 graduating seniors.    The following is a list of the award winners.    ‡ Dr. Barry Gleim Award: Seung Shin and Jerry Hsiao.    ‡ Mercer County Community College…

  • Landscaper works from sunup to sundown

    On the job in Hopewell Valley … By:John Tredrea    Editor’s note: This is the sixth in a series of portraits of people at work.    As it is with farmers, the working motto of landscapers could easily be: Make hay while the sun shines.    Hopewell Township’s Michael Paferi, a self-employed landscaper for 17 years, feels that…

  • Young golfers look to future after solid season

    Six of eight top players will return By: John Beisser    Under the direction of first-year coach Paul Parker, the Hillsborough High golf team recently put the finishing touches on a fine 12-5 season. With six of its eight top players returning for next year, the 2001 season promises even better things in store.    “It was…

  • Cardinals fail to capture medals

    Girls track By: Steve Feitl    The Lawrence High School girls track team’s season ended with two Cardinals taking part in the state Meet of Champions.    And while neither girl — Kate Smithson in the javelin and Amy Calvo in the 400 — was able to secure a medal at the meet June 7 in South…

  • Township holds zoning change hearings June 21

    Special meeting to consider three ordinances By: Ruth Luse        At a special meeting on Wednesday, June 21, beginning at 7 p.m., the Hopewell Township Committee will hold public hearings on ordinance proposals that would, if adopted, change some existing zoning in the municipality.    On tap for public scrutiny are measures that would amend the…

  • Police captain must retire

    Retirement results from stipulations receiving $175,000 in compensatory pay By:Vanessa S. Holt        FLORENCE — The Township Council voted June 7 to award $175,000 in compensatory pay to a township police officer, with the stipulation that he must retire.    The unanimous vote “resolves the relationship between the township and the captain,” said Township Administrator Richard…

  • Mall plan raises traffic concerns

    Increased congestion feared along Route 206 By: Jack Baney    Memos from a township consultant and the state Department of Transportation raise concerns that a traffic plan for the proposed Hillsborough Promenade shopping center would increase both congestion and accidents along Route 206.    The Planning Board discussed the memos at a June 1 hearing on the…