Category: archives
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STOCKTON: Officials eye creation of historic group
Council discussion will continue Feb 9 By Linda Seida, Special Writer STOCKTON — The Borough Council and the Planning Board are discussing the merits of establishing a Historic Preservation Commission. Council President Michael Hagerty said he is in favor of establishing a commission. He pointed out the borough’s history extends back to the Revolutionary War…
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WEST AMWELL: Water diversion worries officials
State plan may adversely affect private wells By Linda Seida, Staff Writer WEST AMWELL — The State Agriculture Development Committee wants to draw millions of gallons of water from wells on two preserved tracts of farmland in the township, but the water may not be there. Even if it is, taking so much water from…
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History group takes a look at Lambertville
Event is Jan. 18 at 3 p.m. at the Centenary United Methodist Church The Lambertville Historical Society will present “Lambertville — Then and Now: A Visual Guide to Local Preservation,” by Jeff McVey and Lou Toboz on Jan. 18 at 3 p.m. at the Centenary United Methodist Church, North Union and Jefferson streets. Following a…
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STOCKTON: Steffanelli takes oath from her hospital bed
Borough has annual reorganization By Linda Seida, Staff Writer STOCKTON — The borough’s annual reorganization took an unexpected twist this year when a new councilwoman had to take her oath of office from a hospital bed. Democrat Kathryn A. Steffanelli won a three-year term on the Borough Council in November. Like other recently elected municipal…
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LETTERS: NJSBA president defends school boards
Few people question the need for their local Planning Board or their town council. Yet some people believe school boards somehow represent an archaic form of government — that they don’t matter, and might even be expendable. Heaven forbid. In this age when state and federal officials seem increasingly insulated from hometown concerns, school…
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MRCC Route 130 Vision Team Summit
By Michele Siekerka ROUTE 130 “VISION” COMES TO LIFE AT VISION TEAM SUMMIT Following two years of collaboration & exploration, the Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Mercer Transportation Management Association (GMTMA) are proud to release the Route 130 report "A Vision for the Future". The release of the report will take…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Greenbrook students get a taste of science
Staff photo by John Keating. Mikel Matticoli and Jill Grzeiak do a taste test on the water.
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MANSFIELD: Police say child porn images found on man’s computer
By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer A Mansfield resident has pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography and stealing a laptop computer in Bucks County, Pa., according to officials. Mark Christopher Baxter, 20, of Mansfield, pleaded guilty Jan. 6 in Bucks County Court of Common Pleas to possession of child pornography, theft by deception, and receiving stolen…
