Category: archives
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Girls swim team can look back on record-setting season
Cardinals fall to Westfield in state A semifinals. By: Mike Molaro The Lawrence High School girls swimming squad saw its season end with a 93-77 setback to Westfield in the NJSIAA Public A semifinals on Feb. 23 at The College of New Jersey in Ewing. Instead of feeling sorry for themselves and thinking about what…
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Groundbreaking set for veterans park
Township Engineer Paul Pogorzelski has recommended putting the park on the township-owned Alliger tract By John Tredrea A Memorial Day groundbreaking has been slated for a Hopewell Valley veterans park, to be located on a wooded tract of township-owned land off the northern side of Pennington-Washington Crossing Road near the Hopewell Township Public Works Building.…
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Town to check rentals
Council introduces inspection code By:Joseph Harvie After months of preparation and delays, the Township Council introduced an ordinance Tuesday that would require inspections of apartments in multiunit buildings each time there is a change in occupancy. The inspections would include fire safety checks and would allow an inspector to make sure apartments are safe, in…
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Bank seeks approval to relocate
Somerset Savings Bank would move because of the pending clean-up work at the Rustic Mall. By: Melissa Edmond The Planning Board on Tuesday will review Somerset Savings Bank’s application to move half a mile from its current location at 44 Rustic Mall to 39-41 S. Main St., according to borough officials. Because of an impending…
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NJDOT emergency truck access regulations in effect
Under the rules, put forth as a result of the Feb. 21 court ruling against the existing truck ban, big rigs can use Route 31 north of I-95 in Hopewell Valley By Ruth Luse Acting Commissioner Kris Kolluri announced Tuesday that the New Jersey Department of Transportation’s (NJDOT) proposed emergency regulations that identify state roadways…
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Borghi’s
Friendly service, well-prepared food at reasonable prices, and Victorian charm make this neighborhood spot a winner. By: Amy Brummer Borghi’s 4 N. Main St. Chalfont, Pa. (215) 997-1188 www.borghis.com Food: Very good Service: Professional, attentive and friendly Prices: Moderate Cuisine: Contemporary Italian Vegetarian and Vegan Options Few choices Ambience: Sophisticated yet casual Hours: Mon.-Fri.: 11:30…
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Senior services coordinator search under way
SAB plans to fill the position by July 1 By John Tredrea The Hopewell Valley Senior Advisory Board (SAB) has begun its search for a senior services coordinator. Funding needed to pay the coordinator has primarily been made possible by a grant from Princeton Health Care Services. The SAB plans to fill the position by…
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Local man launches Senate bid
Michael Wilson, a former school board member, is seeking the Republican nomination to run in the race for U.S. Senate. By:Jennifer Potash Managing Editor In the often rough-and-tumble world of New Jersey politics, one aphorism seems to be true the candidate with the most money is often the victor. Michael Wilson, a Carver Place…
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Wrestler is 32-0 after win in district
New Egypt High School sophomore wrestler Tom Morton wins 103-pound District 25 title (March 2) By: Kyle Moylan He ain’t heavy. He’s their brother. Jim and Craig Morton’s baby brother was throwing his weight around in the District 25 Wrestling Tournament this past weekend all 103 pounds of it. And by the time action…
