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Isobel Wayrick Wildlife Art Gallery to Feature Work of Bernardsville Local, Joseph F. Pescatore
By Sarah Stapperfenne From March through May, the Isobel Wayrick Wildlife Art Gallery will feature the work of Joseph F. Pescatore, a local Bernardsville resident and photographer. The Gallery is part of the New Jersey Audubon’s Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary also located in Bernardsville. An avid birder and photographer, Pescatore brings to the gallery an…
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MANSFIELD: Skaters request space
Youth petition Township Committee By David Kilby, Special Writer MANSFIELD — Teens are looking for a safe place to freely skate in town. A few friends have gotten together and petitioned the township to build a skate park in Mansfield. According to the teens, they do not wish to skate on properties that are off…
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HOPEWELL VALLEY: YMCA to honor Sheryl Stone on April 19
Pictured in front of the Turf Field are a few members of the YMCA Spring Gala Planning Committee with Sheryl Stone: Phil Volpe, president of the YMCA Board of Directors; Brogan Sanderson; Ms. Stone; Adriene Presti; and Doug Pszczolkowski, CEO of the Hopewell Valley YMCA. Missing are Suzette Belder-Carr, chairwoman of the Planning Committee; Lisa…
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PENNINGTON: Toll Gate children learn about Lincoln
By John Tredrea, Special Writer It was a banner day at Toll Gate Grammar School , in Pennington, when Pulitzer Prize-winning historian James McPherson came to speak about President Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War at a school assembly on Feb. 11. ”Abraham Lincoln was born 204 years ago tomorrow,” said Dr. McPherson, a Professor…
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POLICE BLOTTER
West Amwell Township police reported: — On Feb. 10, Officer Edward Skillman arrested Paul T. Berkey, 32, of Linden, for driving while intoxicated. The officer saw a vehicle, driven by Mr. Berkey, driving in circles in a snow-covered farm field in the area of Route 179 and Cedar Crest Road. Mr. Berkey was processed and…
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STOCKTON: With rising costs, council eyes hikes for water, sewers
By John Tredrea, Special Writer STOCKTON — About 15 borough residents attended the Feb. 11 Stockton Borough Council meeting to take part in a discussion about billing techniques for public water and sewer service in town, borough Clerk Michele Hovan said. The discussion was put on the agenda in response to requests from residents. ”Council…
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Isobel Wayrick Wildlife Art Gallery to Feature Work of Bernardsville Local, Joseph F. Pescatore
Tricolored Heron by Joseph F. Pescatore
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PRINCETON: Health board plans smoking ban in parks
By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer Princeton will seek to ban smoking in all municipal public parks and recreational facilities to combat exposure to second-hand smoke, the first community in Mercer County to take such a step. The ban, contained in an ordinance that the Princeton Board of Health is scheduled to adopt March 19,…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Kids are challenged to enter tech events at library
Youngsters in grades 6-12 can help celebrate Teen Tech Week in March by participating in a teen photography contest. Demonstrate tech savvy by submitting one photo that has been manipulated using any photo-editing app. Photos will be displayed in the library and voted upon by patrons. Prizes will be awarded. The contest runs from March…
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