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  • WOMEN AND MEN WILL BE EMBRACING THEIR GREATNESS AT CONFERENCE TO BE HELD AT THE HILTON GARNDEN INN IN BRIDGEWATER, NJ ON OCTOBER 4, 2009 FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM

    WOMEN AND MEN WILL BE EMBRACING THEIR GREATNESS AT CONFERENCE TO BE HELD AT THE HILTON GARNDEN INN IN BRIDGEWATER, NJ ON OCTOBER 4, 2009 FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM

    By SuZen Ruth Bridgewater, NJ –Renewing your spirit and nourishing your soul will be the focus of a an upcoming conference “Women & Men Embracing Our Greatness – Building New Dreams & Aspirations” presented by SuZen, MSW Owner of The Life Coaching Center of Somerville, NJ. Join us for a day of celebration, healing and…

  • MANSFIELD: Measures address safety

    By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer    MANSFIELD – The Township Committee has passed two ordinances aimed at improving public safety.    At its Aug. 26 meeting, the committee voted 4-0 to approve two ordinances, one involving the speed limit on a section of Island Road and another allowing for the purchase of a new ambulance and for…

  • CENTRAL JERSEY: affordable housing decision raises local ire

    By Melissa L. Gaffney, Staff Writer    A state Appellate Court decision on affordable housing has upset local officials.    ”This could be a landmark decision and a turning point in not only the discussion, but in the formulation of addressing affordable housing in the state,” said Plumsted Mayor Ron Dancer.    The appeals court in Burlington County…

  • BURLINGTON COUNTY: Schools armed to combat flu

    By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer    School districts across the state are preparing for two influxes this fall — students and flu.    The H1N1 virus, or swine flu, has school officials on their toes. Superintendents in northern Burlington County are stressing preparedness as they get ready to open their school doors in the coming days.    County…

  • Local author helps profile Greg Grant’s rise to NBA

    By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    Friends used to ask Martin Sumner when he was going to write a book.    The Lawrenceville resident can now introduce them to his first one, co-authored with Greg Grant, who is the focal point of “94 Feet and Rising: The Journey of Greg Grant to the NBA and Beyond.”…

  • CHESTERFIELD CHATTER: From the Sept. 3 edition

    Nancy Mrzljak Nancy Mrzljak     Tel: 298-0567     Fax: 298-3936     [email protected]    The Nature Nuts, new 4-H Club will be meeting in Chesterfield Township. The Nature Nuts are an Environmental Science Club for youth in grades 4-12. They will be learning about different ecosystems, wildlife, fish, birds, trees, plants, soil, insects, renewable energy, recycling and…

  • BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Republicans to choose candidates

    By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer    BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — No township Republicans took advantage of the extended deadline last week to file as candidates in the November Township Committee race, according to the municipal party chairman, Dick Lettiere.    One woman and two men filed before the initial Aug. 20 deadline and no additional candidates filed before…

  • CENTRAL JERSEY; Schools prepare for swine flu

    By Melissa L. Gaffney, Staff Writer School districts across the state are preparing for an influx this fall. But it’s not just in the form of students. The H1N1 virus, usually referred to as swine flu, has school officials on their toes. Superintendents in The Messenger-Press coverage area are stressing preparedness as their administrations ready…

  • New LGBT tourist guide to feature Bucks County area

       NEW HOPE — New Hope Celebrates is teaming up with Columbia FunMaps® to produce the first New Hope area travel guide tailored to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) tourism market. Set to publish in October for the 2009-10 travel season, the guide and its accompanying map and Web site will spotlight participating LGBT-welcoming…