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  • HUNTERDON COUNTY: Several H1N1 clinics slated

    Bucks County plans mass vaccinations for school-aged children By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    The first swine flu vaccination clinic in Hunterdon County was held Sunday with 338 doses administered — significantly less than the 443 planned — and similar clinics are scheduled for coming weeks in the hope shipments of more vaccine will be available.…

  • 10 Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Under $10

    We’ve all heard the saying, “It’s the thought that counts,” and this is especially true when giving a gift in a relationship. Simple gifts given to a loved one, don’t have to be for any reason other than to let them know that you care and are thinking of them and these gifts don’t have…

  • LAWRENCE: District approves 2010-11 calendar

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer     The proposed 2010-11 school calendar gained the Board of Education’s stamp of approval at its Nov. 11 meeting.     Approval means students will begin classes before Labor Day, for the second year in a row next year. Classes will begin Thursday, Sept. 2. There won’t be any classes Labor…

  • MANSFIELD: New roof, solar panels up for vote

    By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer    MANSFIELD — Township voters will be asked to vote on two questions Dec. 8 that would repair the roof of the John Hydock Elementary School and install solar panels there.    The two projects would cost about $1.6 million total, but with energy savings and the sale of solar energy credits…

  • Bordentown Ballet Theatre presents "The Nutcracker"

    Bordentown Ballet Theatre presents "The Nutcracker"

    Cast members of Bordentown Ballet Theatre prepare for their holiday production of “The Nutcracker.”

  • Green initiatives gain township‘sustainable’ nod

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer     Lawrence Township has joined an elite group of New Jersey municipalities that have achieved Sustainable Jersey certification — which means they have taken steps to “go green.”     Mayor Pam Mount picked up the award for the township Tuesday at the Sustainable Jersey awards luncheon in Atlantic City. Only…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Dog Days calendar is available again

    New calendar features dogs of Lambertville and surrounding hamlets    LAMBERTVILLE — Lambertville’s dog calendar is back and better than ever!    The 2010 calendar features dogs of Lambertville and surrounding hamlets photographed by Adrien Gerson, the calendar’s originator.    When she picked up her camera to begin working on the 2010 calendar, she was a driven (via…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Fire union opposes planned hiring of Archer as director

    Fried continues to tout his choice while Archer defends qualifications By Matt Chiappardi, Staff Writer    ROBBINSVILLE — The firefighters’ union is opposing Mayor Dave Fried’s choice to head the township Fire Division.    Brendan O’Donnell, president of Local 3786, which represents the township’s 11 paid firefighters, said at the Nov. 12 Township Council meeting that the…

  • LAWRENCE: District schedules flu clinics

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer     Another round of H1N1 flu vaccination clinics has been set for today, Thursday, for elementary school children and Saturday for high school students, according to the township Health Department.     Students in grades K-8 will receive flu vaccinations today, Thursday, between 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. at the Lawrence High…