Category: archives
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LAWRENCE: Residents continue detox unit opposition
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer The Lawrence Township Zoning Board of Adjustment was expected to listen to public comment and possibly take action on a controversial use variance application for a 38-bed residential drug and alcohol detoxification center as The Ledger went to press. Last week, the zoning board members listened to five…
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BORDENTOWN: Yanucil wins CJ II discus
Sophomore leads strong showing by Scotties By Justin Feil, The Packet Group Even though the Central Jersey Group II girls championship track and field meet brings together athletes from a wide variety of schools, Kelly Yanucil was confident that she knew her competition for a title. ”My biggest competition,” said the Bordentown Regional High School…
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New English Program
By Diane Hasili The YWCA Princeton’s English as a Second Language Program is broadening its outreach to summer visitors to the United States. In response to inquiries about the availability of short-term classes, the program has designed a curriculum exclusively for visitors seeking to improve their English skills while visiting friends and family in the…
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WEST AMWELL: Residents welcome at June 21 solar session
By Linda Seida, Staff Writer WEST AMWELL — Township residents will have a chance in a few weeks to learn about the solar installation coming to municipal land and the local elementary school, and they will have the opportunity to ask questions of the experts. Swan Creek Energy is the company that will bring solar…
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Thanks for supporting Womanspace event
Jigna Rao and Ingrid Reed Womanspace is extremely grateful to the sponsors and guests who attended the 17th annual Award Dinner on May 12 that supports the work of Womanspace serving survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Mercer County. The award is named in honor of Princeton Borough’s mayor, Barbara Boggs Sigmund, who served…
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Music, art benefit will be held Saturday
The first annual Music and Art Benefit for the NJ Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) will be held June 4 from 7:30-11 p.m. in the Riverside Ballroom at The Inn at Lambertville Station. Tickets are $25 by advance purchase at Buck’s Espresso and Ice Cream Bar, The Green Living and Building Center,…
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LAWRENCE: Township budget set with 6-cent tax rate hike
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer A public hearing and final action on Lawrence Township’s proposed $42.1 million municipal budget is expected to take place when Township Council meets June 9 at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Building. The council’s regular meeting has been rescheduled from Tuesday to June 9 because of the Democratic and Republican…
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EAST WINDSOR: Joshua Harr Shane Foundation uplifts children, military
From left, intern Josh Nightingale, Bree Shane, Judy Shane and Mark Shane look over essays submitted for the annual Joshua Harr Shane Foundation scholarship contest for Hightstown High School seniors. (Photo by Jen Samuel)
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Jazz Guitarist Matt Wong Performing at Brewed Awakenings Coffeehouse
By Matt Wong Jazz and fingerstyle guitarist Matt Wong will be performing in Metuchen, NJ at the Brewed Awakenings Coffeehouse on June 17th at 7 PM. Come see Matt Wong play his unique style of guitar playing called "Fingerstyle" which encompasses melody, rhythm, bass, and percussion, all played by one guitarist. For more information, please…
