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Reminder: Deadline coming for ‘Art for Arbor Day’ contest
The Hopewell Township Environmental Commission, the Hopewell Valley Regional School District and the Hopewell Valley News invite you to submit your artwork celebrating Arbor Day. ”Hopewell Valley residents have a deep and abiding interest in sustainable practices, which include preservation of our wooded areas and habitats,” said a spokesman. Hopewell Township commemorates Arbor Day by…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Raritan Valley Symphonic Band celebrates 30 years
Melissa Santamaria (saxophone) of Hillsborough, a long-time member of the Raritan Valley Symphonic Band.
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MANVILLE: Audience gets to choose who killed Edwin Drood
Sara Urbanick will star in the Christ the King School Players Drama Club show this weekend. The soles of shoes on the floor of the stage tell you it’s a whodunit. (Photo by Mary Ellen Day)
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ROBBINSVILLE: Police supervisors get new contract
by James McEvoy, Managing Editor ROBBINSVILLE — Township officials have announced an agreement reached with the Superior Officers Association (SOA) through Dec. 31, 2015. The news came during a recent Township Council meeting where a memorandum of agreement was unanimously approved. According to Business Administrator Joy Tozzi, the agreement, which is effective retroactive to Jan.…
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ALLENTOWN: Budget goes down but tax rate increases
by James McEvoy, Managing Editor ALLENTOWN — Residents owning a home assessed at the borough average would see a $164 increase based on the budget introduced last week. Mayor Stuart Fierstein announced the average increase prior to the council’s vote at the March 27 Borough Council meeting. The 2013 $2.04 million budget, a decrease from…
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MANVILLE: School board will discuss superintendent’s evaluation
The Manville Board of Education has scheduled a closed work session for 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, in the high school media center to discuss administrative reorganization moves within the district, said School Board Secretary Kim Clelland. At 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, the board will again meet in closed session to review…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Stories come alive in Handy’s folk music
Folksinger Spook Handy performs live in a “Library After Dark” program now scheduled for Thursday, April 18, at 7 p.m. Mr. Handy’s performance features songs that come from both the giants of folk music and his own original compositions, reflecting the music’s passion, purpose and spirit. • The library will show the local documentary, “Touched by…
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Walk MS Comes to Mercer County
The 2013 Walk MS will take place on Sunday, April 14 at Steinart High School in Hamilton
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FLEMINGTON: Medical Center to hold Baby, Tot Fair
Hunterdon Medical Center will host the ninth annual Baby and Tot Fair, a free event for expectant parents, new families and parents of toddlers, on April 6 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Main Lobby of the hospital. The Baby and Tot Fair will provide attendees with the information they need to make decisions about…
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