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  • County to buy 194 acres

        Burlington County Freeholders approved the preservation of 194 acres on Jobstown-Juliustown Road in Springfield Township that will include access for a future hiking trail through the property, the county announced this week.     The freeholders authorized the purchase of development rights for 192 acres of the property, owned by Theodore Brewer, for $1.25 million.…

  • Stockton budget includes new pre-kindergarten program

    By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    STOCKTON — Despite an increase in Stockton Public School’s expenses, property taxes in support of the school could decrease slightly because of the borough’s recent revaluation.    If voters approve the 2008-09 budget of $639,246 at the polls Tuesday, the average homeowner would end up paying $14.68 less because the average…

  • Movie times for the week of April 11-17

    Movies and times are valid from April 11-17. Because of the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, it is wise to call the theater before leaving home. EAST BRUNSWICK MEGA MOVIES AT BRUNSWICK SQUARE (732-651-6342): Prom Night (PG13) Fri.-Thurs. 12:10, 1:15, 2:20, 3:30, 4:40, 5:45, 7, 8, 9:15, 10:10. Street Kings (R) Fri., Mon.-Thurs. 2, 4:35,…

  • Agriculture needs township support

    Betty Jane Hunt of West Amwell     Agriculture, the backbone of our nation, is once again under assault and not only by our governor.    West Amwell officials say they support agriculture and our farmers, and yet no one from our Township Committee’s appointed Agriculture Advisory Committee or Agriculture Retention Committee was at the Township Committee…

  • South boys lose opener

    By John E. Powers, Sports Writer    The South Hunterdon Regional High School’s baseball team’s season-opening game last week ended the way so many did last year — a competitive game ruined by one bad inning.    The Eagles lost to Skyland Conference rival Bernards 12-3, but rallied from a 3-0 deficit to tie the game with…

  • Lambertville meter hours could be extended

    By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    LAMBERTVILLE — The City Council will hold a public hearing April 21 to discuss extending parking meter hours.    The hearing will be held at the Justice Center at 25 S. Union St. The council is expected to vote on the measure after the hearing.    The city needs to extend the…

  • Obituaries-April 10, 2008

    Marion Cane    LAMBERTVILLE — Marion E. Cane, 95, of Lambertville died Tuesday, April 1, at the Life Quest Care Center in Quakertown, Pa.    Born in West Amwell Township, Miss Cane was a lifelong resident of the Lambertville area.    She was a secretary with New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Company in Trenton, retiring after 25 years of…

  • Subsidized library parking returning to Spring Steet garage

       The Borough Council and Township Committee have tentatively agreed to bring subsidized parking for Princeton Public Library patrons back to the Spring Street garage.    The two governing bodies agreed to bring back the subsidies “as early in May as possible” during a meeting earlier this month and Library Director Leslie Burger has been notified of…

  • Don’t eliminate agriculture department

    Suzanne Lagay, Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce     I am writing on behalf of the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce and the farmers of Hunterdon County, many of whom are chamber members, to express concerns regarding the governor’s proposal to eliminate the Department of Agriculture.    Farming, with its 800,000 dedicated acres — 150,000 of which…