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Passive rec uses eyed
Three sites won’t go for athletic fields Frank D’Amico MILLSTONE — Township Committeeman Charles Abate said the Recreation Commission will recommend passive recreation uses for three sites where some residents expressed objections to possible plans for new playing fields. At a Recreation Commission meeting Monday evening, approximately 30 residents discussed concerns about plans to…
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Sewer suits ‘much ado about nothing’
County, Merrill Lynch say township overstepped bounds John Tredrea Hopewell Township Mayor Marylou Ferrara said Tuesday that lawsuits filed by Mercer County and Merrill Lynch against a recently-adopted amendment to the township’s sewer ordinance are “much ado about nothing.” “We haven’t substantially changed the law, which has been on the books for years,” the…
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‘Center’ plans moving forward
Washington Township wants to be proactive Adele Gambardella WASHINGTON — Township officials say they are taking a pre-World War II approach to the ongoing development of the town center project. “Before World War II, municipalities were a lot more proactive in their approach to designing a town,” said Bob Melvin, township director of planning.…
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Historic home to be renovated in New Hanover
Godfrey House would be used as education center Susan Van Dongen NEW HANOVER — An historical township structure is expected to be renovated and used as an educational center for local residents. The township is seeking a grant from the Historic Trust’s Garden State Historic Preservation Trust Fund Program to help fund the restoration…
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Assistant principal plans to retire
DiMaria served Lawrence for seven years Lea Kahn When the doors to Lawrence High School open in September, Assistant Principal Evelyn DiMaria will not be on hand to welcome the students. Mrs. DiMaria is retiring as one of the two assistant principals, effective Sept. 1. Her retirement follows on the heels of Lawrence High…
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Bond would fund new police headquarters
Ordinance earmarks $6 million for project Lea Kahn With the introduction of an $8.5 million bond ordinance last week, Township Council has taken the next step toward constructing the Police Department and Municipal Court building. The bond ordinance, introduced March 21, earmarks $6 million for the design and construction of the new building. A…
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Zoners approve cell tower
150-foot-high communications link for Vinch Avenue Lea Kahn SBA Inc., which builds cellular communications towers and leases space on them to communications companies, has been granted a use variance to install a 150-foot cellular communications tower off Vinch Avenue. The Zoning Board of Adjustment granted the use variance at a special meeting last week.…
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High school principal to leave district
Watson takes job at Granville Charter High School Lea Kahn Lawrence High School Principal Anthony Watson is retiring from the top administrative job at the high school at the end of June, bringing to a close a 17-year career at the school. Mr. Watson, who expects to assume the vice-presidency of Trenton’s Granville Charter…
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Planners eye senior housing proposal
Five buildings, 212 units at site of former drive-in Lea Kahn The last picture show at the Lawrence Drive-In outdoor movie theater was aired in the early 1980s. Now, the abandoned drive-in theater on Route 1 has been proposed for redevelopment into a 212-unit age-restricted condominium complex. The Planning Board next week will consider…
