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Byway project kicks off
By: Purvi Desai UPPER FREEHOLD The Upper Freehold Historic Farmland Byway is set to be commemorated today (Thursday) at a ceremony held at Historic Walnford in the presence of local and state officials. The 24-mile byway that covers both Upper Freehold and Allentown is important step toward preserving the heritage and history of both…
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Billboard debate moves to committee
By: Stephanie Prokop MANSFIELD Residents opposed to raising several tall advertising billboards in the township hoped to make their case to the Township Committee last night (Wednesday), when a new ordinance governing billboard placement was scheduled to be discussed. The issue has been controversial in the village of Hedding, where two 65-foot signs were…
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Not too late for protection against the flu
EDITORIAL By Ruth Luse National Influenza Vaccination Week, which runs through Dec. 3, emphasizes the importance of continuing seasonal flu vaccination through December and January, according to the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services. The department tells us it’s not too late to get a flu shot even for the upcoming winter…
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Book Notes
Books make the best gifts: shopping for children By: Joan Ruddiman Readers love to get books as gifts. They also love to give books as gifts, especially to children. But picking book titles can be a daunting task. In the spirit of giving and reading, Book Notes offers its annual tip sheet for book-buying. This…
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This old municipal building: back on the market
The home on Main Street that once served as the Lawrence Municipal Building is now on sale for $715,000. By: Lea Kahn For sale: one municipal building, slightly used. No, not the red brick building next to Rider University at 2207 Lawrenceville Road. The cedar shingle-sided house down the road apiece on Main Street in…
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EDITORIAL
New rules for leaf collection have merit. A year ago at this time, nearly every New Jersey city, borough and township was gearing up to adopt something called a stormwater management plan which newspapers around the state duly covered and the citizenry duly ignored. The mere mention of the subject matter stormwater management…
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Pennington Holiday Walk Friday
Events scheduled from 6-9 p.m. The 23rd annual Holiday Walk, sponsored by the Pennington Business & Professional Association, will take place Friday (Dec. 1) from 6-9 p.m. A tree-lighting will kick off festivities at 6 p.m. at Howe Commons, 65 S. Main St., with music and free hot chocolate from Cup of Joe. Music will…
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Long-term committee members ready to retire
By: Purvi Desai PLUMSTED Two Township Committee membersare leaving at the end of next month. They are Joe Pyrzywara, 61, and Bonnie Quesnel, 58, who have served on the Township Committee for 13 years and 16 years, respectively. Each of them will end their terms when they expire at the end of December. Mr.…
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Three township sites expected to be historic landmarks
Ordinance hearings set Dec. 11 By John Tredrea The Mt. Rose General Store, Andrew Titus House and Samuel Moore Sr. House have been proposed for official designation as historic Hopewell Township landmarks. The full Township Committee on Monday unanimously introduced proposed enabling ordinances for the designations. All three measures come with the recommendation of the…
