Category: archives
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MANVILLE: School changes start at the top
Superintendent sees keys of literacy, computers, problem solving By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor School buildings sparkle, teachers are being drilled and kids see summer slipping away. The school year begins next week. Chief among changes comes right at the top, where Anne Facendo has succeeded Johanna Ruberto as the district superintendent after five years in…
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Fine Crafts at the Winery
By Mindy Spray When a show can repeat success, it becomes an annual event. So this year, the Bucks County Guild of Craftsmen (BCGC) is pleased to announce the Third Annual Fine Crafts at the Winery. This exciting arts & craft show returns to the New Hope Winery in New Hope, PA this year on…
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LAWRENCE: Community calendar
Fridays through Sept. 26 Meditation Circle, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Lawrence Branch of the Mercer County Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. Join Reference Librarian Ann Kerr and learn to reduce stress using meditation. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email Ann Kerr at [email protected]. Posture Perfect, 3:30–4:30 p.m., Lawrence Branch of the Mercer County Library,…
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How Schools Can Feed More Kids — Using New USDA Grant Funding
By 1888pressrelease 1888 Press Release – Back to School means back to school lunch and school breakfast too. Kids nationwide are being fed in less than 20 seconds as schools install Star Food Healthy Express machines to serve reimbursable meals. There are more than 30 million kids eligible for free or low cost reimbursable meals…
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LAMBERTVILLE: Mayors take icy dunking
They join craze to raise money to fight ALS By John Tredrea, Special Writer On Sunday, Lambertville Mayor David DelVecchio accepted the challenge by New Hope Mayor Laurence Keller and a bucket of ice water was dumped over hizzoner’s head. "They got their money’s worth on this one," Mr. DelVecchio said. "My sons Matthew and…
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Land Trust preserves farm in Franklin Township
Almost a century later, Ted Horoschak still remembers the polluting of the Raritan River. His father frequently took him to a favorite spot for fishing and crabbing, but everything changed seemingly overnight. Industry had moved into northern New Jersey, dumping chemicals into the river. They arrived one morning to see rats and dogs along the…
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LAWRENCE: New recreation director is selected
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Christine Lee, the former director of the Lawrence Community Center on Eggerts Crossing Road, has been named the new head of the Lawrence Township Recreation Department, according to Municipal Manager Richard Krawczun. Ms. Lee will replace Steven Groeger, who is retiring after having served as the superintendent of recreation for…
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BORDENTOWN JOTTINGS
3rd Tues. of the Month The Bordentown City Green Team meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Carslake Community Center, 209 Crosswicks Road. Meetings are open to the public. We look forward to seeing you there. Reach the Green Team at [email protected]. Through Fri., Aug. 29 Liberty Lake, Bordentown, will…
