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  • WEST AMWELL: Officials mull farming plan, OK services pact

    By John Tredrea, Special Writer    WEST AMWELL — The West Amwell Township Committee continued to consider, during its Jan. 14 meeting, allowing farming on about half of the 105 acres on which the municipal building is located, Clerk Lora Olsen said.    ”The committee heard presentations from several parties interested in farming the land, but no…

  • MILLSTONE: Golf course worker charged with theft

        A Jackson woman was arrested Jan. 24 and charged with stealing money from the Charleston Springs Golf Course in Millstone, according to the Monmouth County prosecutor’s office.    Acting Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni said Carol Hobbs, 34, is charged with third-degree theft for allegedly stealing greens fees.    As part of her duties as a golf…

  • Winter promises a chilly visit to Lambertville-New Hope festival

    Winter promises a chilly visit to Lambertville-New Hope festival

    Fisherman’s Mark will be a beneficiary of the festival, with donation canisters for non-perishable food at each major event. By John Tredrea, Special Writer    This year’s Lambertville-New Hope Winter Festival is under way and set to run through Sunday (Jan. 27).    And, indeed, this year’s event actually could celebrate winter, if the extended forecast (Wednesday’s)…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Flanagan likes Ravens’ progress

    Boys hoops laying foundation By Bob Nuse, The Packet Group    While first-year Robbinsville High boys basketball coach Kyle Flanagan would like to see his team’s record be better than it is, he is happy with the way the Ravens have gone about their business this season.    ”The team is trying to constantly get better and…

  • BORDENTOWN JOTTINGS: Week of Jan. 24

    Sat., Jan 26 & Sun., Jan. 27    St. Mary School, for prschool 3 through eighth grades at 30 Elizabeth St., Bordentown City, will hold an open house Sat. from 6 to 8 p.m. and Sun. 12:30 to 2 p.m. If you are unable to attend the open house. Call 609-298-1448 to schedule a personal tour.…

  • HIGHTSTOWN POLICE BLOTTER: Week of Jan. 25

    Hightstown    At 8:03 p.m. Jan. 16 officers responded to the 200 block of Mercer Street on a report of criminal mischief, police said. A resident investigating suspicious noises to an adjacent property found several juveniles on the property and chased the subjects away. The resident found that a tire to a vehicle was slashed with…

  • BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Committee considers ‘behavioral policy’

    By David Kilby, Speical Writer    BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — A new environmental policy may encourage township employees to turn off unused electronics and adjust thermostats in municipal buildings to help save energy and bring the community one step closer to Sustainable Jersey certification.    The “behavioral policy” is part of the Sustainable New Jersey checklist that could…

  • FLORENCE: Tragedy delays police ceremony

    By Charley Falkenburg, Special Writer     FLORENCE — The swearing-in of Police Chief Al Scully and Capt. Brian Boldizar has been postponed until the Feb. 20 council meeting at 8 p.m.    The council adjusted the ceremony due to the recent death of Mayor Craig Wilkie’s mother, Leatrice M. Wilkie. Ms. Wilkie, who was the wife…

  • Winter promises a chilly visit to Lambertville-New Hope festival

    Winter promises a chilly visit to Lambertville-New Hope festival

    Justin Guarini will join in the tribute to Doro Kerr, of New Hope, on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at Occasions in Union Square.