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  • The Hun School of Princeton Celebrates 96th Commencement Exercises
  • District mulls new energy program

    By: John Tredrea – Staff Writer A state-supported effort geared to making schools more energy-efficient may be coming to the Hopewell Valley school district. The Green School program was summarized during the May 17 school board meeting, when it was enthusiastically backed by Norman Torkelson, the district’s veteran facilities director. "A ‘green team’ in each…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Christie 2.5 cap road show comes to township

    By Joanne Degnan, Staff Writer ROBBINSVILLE — Gov. Chris Christie took his pitch for a 2.5 percent property tax cap to the township Thursday, telling about 150 people at the Senior Center that a constitutional amendment is the only way to tamp soaring property taxes.¶ "It’s time to take property taxes out of politicians’ hands…

  • CRANBURY: Preventing lost animals

    By Maria Prato, Staff Writer    CRANBURY — Locating a lost pet’s owner just became easier in Cranbury.    Three weeks ago, animal control officers received their first microchip reader, which scans microchips implanted in an animal’s back, said Jerry Thorne, township public manager and animal control officer. The chips have information about the pet, including contact…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: 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 Officer…

  • Foundation lauds E-Squared winners, teachers

    By: centraljersey.com On May 7, the Hopewell Valley Education Foundation held its 2010 E-Squared Awards Dinner at Washington Crossing Inn. At the annual event, the foundation recognized David Goldschmidt and Cherie Campbell with its Individual Award, and the Hopewell Township Police Department, with the Corporate/Community Award. The foundation also recognized the six teachers who are…

  • CIL, SBHS use computers to forge bonds

    A beneficial partnership By: Davy James – Staff Writer Citizens for Independent Living has partnered with South Brunswick High School to make sure its clients have the computer skills necessary to succeed. CIL, which provides housing, job support, training and living skills to the developmentally disabled, recently completed a three-month training program where students from…

  • Temple Beth-El to honor Rabbi Nafshi

    Temple Beth-El to honor Rabbi Nafshi

    By Sheldon Stept FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 1, 2010 – On Friday, June 4, 2010, Temple Beth-El, Hillsborough, NJ, will honor its Associate Rabbi, Robin Nafshi.   Rabbi Nafshi will be leaving Temple Beth-El on June 30, 2010 to pursue her own pulpit. She recently accepted a position as the Rabbi with Temple Beth Jacob in Concord,…

  • Kianka, Mackey lead 10 HoVal athletes into MOC

    By: Rich Fisher – Sports Editor For an expanded version of the story go to www.hopewellvalley.news.com. SOUTH PLAINFIELD – Emily Kianka is a defending champion in so many meets these days, it has become as common as putting on her spikes. Kianka will enter tonight’s (Thursday’s) NJSIAA Meet of Champions trying to defend her high…