Category: archives
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GUEST COLUMN: Nature Trail is city’s new natural resource
By Amy Wells Lambertville’s newest natural resource, the Nature Trail, sits along the ridge behind the Lambertville Public School. The residents originally voted to approve the purchase of the property through the City’s Open Space funds. Mayor David DelVecchio later secured funds from the NJ Green Acres program. Wendy Warren and George Hambach, previous LEC…
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EAST WINDSOR: Longtime Chrysler dealer part of suit
by Sean Ruppert, The Packet Group EAST WINDSOR — When he opened the letter delivered to Coleman Chrysler Jeep on May 14 informing him his franchise on Route 130 was one of about 800 throughout the country that was being terminated, William Kendall said he didn’t know what to think. However, that didn’t last long.…
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Fulper family offers one-week Dairy Day Camp
Contact Breanna Fulper at 315-406-0731 or [email protected] for a registration application, scholarship form, and/or questions Ever milked a cow, fed a baby calf, or wondered what farm life is like? Children can learn these and other things at the Fulper Farms’ Dairy Day Camp for youth 10-13 with an interest in, but little or no…
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SENIOR MENUS
May 28-June 4 All meals are served at noon at Hibernia Apartments in Lambertville. Reservations are required. Call 609-397-2228 24 hours in advance. The value of each meal is $4.95. Any amount donated over this is a tax-deductible contribution. All menus are subject to change and include milk and margarine. The sodium-controlled menu is the…
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Primary preview
by Melissa L. Gaffney, Staff Writer Several municipal candidates are running for open positions on governing bodies in The Messenger-Press coverage area in Tuesday’s primary election, with Millstone providing the only contested race. In Upper Freehold, Mayor Stephen Alexander and Committeeman Robert Faber, both Republicans, are running unopposed for re-election. They are seeking two, three-year…
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PLUMSTED: Police force review will remain confidential
by Vic Monaco, Managing Editor PLUMSTED – The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office has completed its review of the beleaguered township Police Department, begun in January, and the report will be kept confidential, according to township and county officials. Mayor Ron Dancer said late last week that he and the Township Committee would be reviewing the…
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LAWRENCE: $1.2M road program ready to launch
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Township Council introduced a $1.2-million bond ordinance to kick off its 2009 road program at the governing body’s May 19 meeting. The bond ordinance includes a $150,000 state grant for some roadwork, but the bulk of the projects would be paid for through the money raised by issuing…
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BORDENTOWN CITY: Police: Man tried to dupe bank with fake coins
By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer BORDENTOWN CITY Christopher Tew, 19, of Bordentown City, was charged May 18 with attempted theft by deception after being caught on tape placing fake coins in the coin machine of Beneficial Bank on Farnsworth Avenue, police said. Police said they were called to the Beneficial Bank on Farnsworth Avenue…
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SUMMER CAMP – SPACE AVAILABLE!
Maryann Hutson Calling All Campers!! Fernbrook Farms Education Center’s Summer Day Camp program still has space available for children ages 6 to 11 and for children in our enrichment program, ages 12-14. From 8:30 am to 4 pm, campers can choose the activities they want to participate in and there’s always brand new ones to…
