Category: archives
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WEST AMWELL: Township cited as eco-friendly
By John Tredrea, Special Writer WEST AMWELL The township was honored by Sustainable Jersey for being eco-friendly at the Township Committee’s March 25 meeting. Sustainable Jersey is a nonprofit program that certifies municipalities as working toward a sustainable state one that responsibly blends environmentally practices with working toward economic growth. A certification plaque…
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MANVILLE: Onderko’s comments draws rebuke
By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor Manville Councilman Richard Onderko may have sparked a spat with Hillsborough municipal officials. Motivated by questions from his constituents, Mr. Onderko attended the April 24 Hillsborough Township meeting to express his concerns about planning decisions that may affect potential flooding in his borough. His comments expressed his frustration that “no…
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LAMBERTVILLE: Fencing academy in new home
LAMBERTVILLE — Foils, epees and sabers once again will reign in the Lambertville studio of Bucks County Academy of Fencing. More than seven months after Hurricane Irene devastated the 10,000-square-foot facility along the canal, the academy has been looking for a new location, battling with its insurance company, dealing with reconstruction and running its operation…
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MANVILLE: Community calendar, week of May 3
Sat., May 5 International food festival: Sample foods from several community restaurants at event sponsored by the Manville High School Student Council and the International Club from 1-5 p.m. on the front lawn of the high school, Brooks Boulevard. There will be a senior citizen discount, and children’s activities and games from around the world.…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Community calendar, week of May 3
Band students will wash cars, vans Saturday, May 5 — Hillsborough High Band members will wash cars from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hillsborough Elementary School, Route 206 and Amwell Road. Cars $5 and vans $7. Kehilat Shalom to hold open house Sunday, May 6 — Congregation Kehilat Shalom is holding a congregational and…
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HILLSBOROUGH: All the best recognized at ‘Taste’
Joseph and Joan Sheridan were honored Sunday for their long-standing contributions to the Hillsborough Education Foundation at its Taste of Hillsborough event at Royce Brook Golf Club. Greta Iverson, center, a student at Temple University who was a 2011 Sheridan scholarship winner, came to recognize her mentors. The Sheridans were given a Tiffany crystal apple…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Students win at vo-tech skills meet
Several Hillsborough students attending Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School and a Raritan Valley Community College cosmetology student won honors competing against career and technical education students at the New Jersey SkillsUSA Championships. More than 1,600 competitors competed in more than 90 hands-on skill and leadership contests on March 31. Jessica Leinbach, who attends…
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Shad Fest had much local help
Eileen Pineno, Lambertville The 31st annual Shad Fest on April 28 and 29 was two great days of festival fun. Visitors enjoyed everything the event had to offer: a great variety of artists and crafters, delicious food, fantastic live music, family fun and the wonderful shops of Lambertville. Those festival visitors will come back throughout…
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LAMBERTVILLE: Fencing academy in new home
Parents from left, Philip Sjostedt, Lynn Grillo and Naren Balusu of fencing students hang the banner.
