Category: archives
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Komen celebration moves to Rider’s Luedeke Center
By: centraljersey.com The Central and South Jersey Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is holding its 8th annual Spirit of Jane Rodney Celebration will be held on Friday, June 18, at Rider University. The signature event will be held at Rider University’s Bart Luedeke Center, at 2083 Lawrenceville Road in Lawrenceville. It will…
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Rabies alert in effect
By: centraljersey.com A raccoon found recently in Lawrence Township has tested positive for rabies. Because of this increased occurrence of rabies the Lawrence Health Department is issuing this rabies alert. Rabies is a fatal disease caused by a virus, which can infect all warm-blooded animals, including humans. Rabies is most frequently spread through a bite…
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Part-timer is doing finance jobs for city
By: Linda Seida – Staff Writer LAMBERTVILLE – The city’s part-time finance director and chief financial officer have resigned, and to replace them, the City Council has hired another part-timer. The city hired Diane Buono, of Watchung, to take over following the resignations of Director of Finance Karen Baldino, of West Amwell, and Chief Financial…
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Police speak out against layoffs in budget plan
By: Geoffrey Wertime – Staff Writer MANSFIELD – A crowd of nearly 50 came out last week to object to a portion of the municipal budget the Township Committee adopted that night. Despite opposition by the Policemen’s Benevolent Association, whose members showed up in force, the committee voted 4-0 to approve both the budget and…
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Michel, Hun boys boat are second
Helps Raiders to row nationals By: Justin Feil – The Packet Group Cranbury resident Robbie Michel and his senior classmates from the Hun School boys crew team will be graduating today, but the year isn’t over yet. The Raiders will be meeting all next week to row in the USRowing Youth National Championships in Cincinnati,…
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Track repairs planned for end of August
By: Maria Prato – Staff Writer JAMESBURG – One of the borough’s busiest intersections will shut down for a few days at the end of summer while construction crews rehabilitate the railroad tracks that cross the roads. The Conrail-owned tracks at the five-way intersection of Gatzmer, East Railroad and Lincoln avenues are considered a safety…
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Summer concerts planned by W. Windsor Arts Council
By: John Saccenti – Staff Writer WEST WINDSOR – The West Windsor Arts Council wants to add some rhythm and beat to your summer. That’s why the group has a series of outdoor concerts slated for Nassau Park on Route 1 that explore a variety of musical styles and beats. "This year we’re focusing on…
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A day to remember veterans
By: centraljersey.com The New Jersey Civil War History Association will hold its annual ceremony to honor those who fought and died in the Civil War, on Memorial Day at 11:30 a.m. in the cemetery of the First Presbyterian Church of Cranbury (behind the church). There will be individuals reenacting as the 14th NJ Regiment, Co.…
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Library happenings
By: centraljersey.com May display: Mrs. Minsavage’s Art Classes at Christ the King School are displaying a collection of art ventures which the students from kindergarten to the eighth grade have created. The public is cordially invited to see this splendid display. Displays needed: Do you have a hobby or collection that you would like to…
