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  • Historians to display signature quilt

    During celebration of 225th anniversary of the Parry Mansion in New Hope    The New Hope Historical Society will celebrate the 225th anniversary of the Parry Mansion in New Hope by displaying a rare 19th-century signature quilt that was created by family members and friends of the Parry family in 1884 to celebrate the 100th anniversary…

  • WEST AMWELL: Princeton woman is new assistant principal

    Mary Robinson Cohen was hired Sept. 2 by the Board of Education By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    WEST AMWELL — A former Manhattan assistant district attorney became South Hunterdon Regional High School’s assistant principal and supervisor of curriculum and instruction this week.    Mary Robinson Cohen, of Princeton, was hired Sept. 2 by the Board of…

  • BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Solar panels, athletic fields up for vote

    BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Solar panels, athletic fields up for vote

    A baseball rests in the field at Joseph Lawrence Park on Ward Avenue, often used for athletic programs in the school district. Issues of lighting and drainage have been problematic at the field, officials said. Staff photo by Phil McAuliffe.

  • Princeton Environmental Commission

    By Emily Reeves Princeton Environmental Commission                                                                NEWS 400 Witherspoon Street                                                                                          Princeton, New Jersey 08540                                                                                For Immediate Release Contact person:  Emily Reeves, 609-683-1713 The Princeton Environmental Commission (PEC) is planning its third annual Green Home and Garden Tour this year.  This year’s free, self-guided tour will be Saturday, October 24, from eleven o’clock…

  • Stupid Human Tricks

    Stupid Human Tricks

    ‘World’s Greatest Dad’ and ‘Extract’ are about men whose bland exteriors mask some big problems By Elise Nakhnikian    FOUR decades into the age of identity politics, are mid dle-class white men finally just another beleaguered minority? That seems to be the message behind Extract and World’s Greatest Dad, dark comedies about men whose bland exteriors…

  • PLUMSTED: Beleaguered Police Department gets new commander

    By Melissa L. Gaffney, Staff Writer    PLUMSTED — The Township Committee has named a new chief law enforcement officer of the beleaguered Police Department.    Matthew Petrecca was appointed sergeant officer in charge and sworn in during the committee’s Sept. 2 meeting.    Sgt. Petrecca, formerly a corporal, is a 12-year veteran of the force. He takes…

  • CONCERTS: From the Sept. 10 edition

       The Record Collector Store Living Room Concert Series at 358 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown City, continues with:    Friday, Sept. 11 – Hugh Cornwell from The Stranglers/The Friggs    Saturday, Sept. 12 – School Of Rock – Ramones Show    Wednesday, Sept. 16 – Denny Laine (From The Moody Blues & Wings)/The Cryers.    Friday, Sept. 18 – Willie Nile.…

  • LAWRENCE: Nonprofits transfer lease for savings

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer     It’s no secret that the economic downturn has affected nonprofit groups’ ability to raise money and continue their operations, and the Lawrence Township Community Council is no exception.     That’s why the Lawrence Township Community Council, which has funded the Lawrence Neighborhood Service Center at 295 Eggerts Crossing Road…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Caspersen, of Peddie, dead at 67

    Police: Apparent suicide victim By Matt Chiappardi, Staff Writer    Finn Caspersen, chairman of Peddie School’s Board of Trustees, was found dead this week near his home in Westerly, R.I., the victim of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, according to Westerly police.    Local officers responded to a request from family members to check…