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  • Schools leader thanks voters

    Dr. Richard Fitzpatrick, Superintendent of Schools Upper Freehold Regional School District    On behalf of the Board of Education and administration of the Upper Freehold Regional School District, we wish to express our appreciation and respect for the more than 1,000 residents who participated in the school budget election on April 21. We thank the community…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Calcagno, McGowan announce ‘green initiatives’

       ROBBINSVILLE — Former Committeeman and Mayor Vince Calcagno and Planning Board Chairwoman Sheree McGowan have announced a series of “green initiatives” in their bid for two seats on the Township Council.    The specific planned initiatives include:    • adding a conservation element to the township Master Plan with a “green” overlay zone for renewable energy sources;    • designating…

  • BORDENTOWN CITY: Planning Board continues land use ordinance revisions

    By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer BORDENTOWN CITY — The Planning Board is working on formulating recommendations for the City Commission on a controversial zoning ordinance that has been the target of public ire.     Nearly 30 residents attended a special meeting Thursday, when the board began going over recommendations made by the Citizens Advisory Committee…

  • The Shad Festival

    The Shad Festival

    Memorable moments Staff photos by Phil McAuliffe    About 25,000 people were in town for Lambertville’s annual Shad Festival, held this past weekend, according to Lambertville police. See photos.

  • COMMUNITY CALENDAR

    Thursday, April 30    Time for a story – After-school Storytime at the Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System will begin at 4:15 p.m. Children in grades Kindergarten and up are invited to come and enjoy camping stories and a craft! Pre-registration is required for all library programs. Call the library at 609-259-2150. Friday,…

  • LAWRENCE: Artist’s photo wins first place in ‘ArtFirst!’ spring exhibit in Princeton

    LAWRENCE: Artist’s photo wins first place in ‘ArtFirst!’ spring exhibit in Princeton

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer     Leigha Cohen always knew there was an artist hiding inside of her, but like many aspiring artists, she submerged the desire and chose more conventional career paths — that of a teacher, an electrical engineer and later a construction contractor.     But it was not until the 59-year-old Slack…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: City officials will add ‘green’ truck to fleet

    New truck’s exhaust system will help to curtail air pollution. By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    LAMBERTVILLE — In keeping with the city’s commitment to become environmentally conscious, the mayor and City Council have authorized the purchase of a “green” dump truck.    The $175,000 purchase is environmentally friendly, and it will become the second “green” vehicle…

  • A father’s endorsement

    Mickey DeSantis of Bordentown City To the editor:    It gives me great pleasure to announce my top choice for Bordentown City Commissioner when I cast my three votes on May 12. It will be for my daughter, Heather Cheesman. I have seen first hand what Heather is capable of, and serving as a Bordentown City…

  • WEST AMWELL: COPS funding is needed to avoid police layoffs

    Police layoffs have not been ruled out as the township faces a budget shortfall of $200,000 By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    WEST AMWELL — In an effort to reduce expenses, the township will apply for a COPS grant.    Formally known as the COPS Hiring Recovery Program, its funds stem from the federal stimulus money allocated…