• PEI Kids Receives $25,000 Grant from Office of Faith Based Initiatives

    PEI Kids Receives $25,000 Grant from Office of Faith Based Initiatives

    PEI Kids seeks to keep Mercer County’s children safe.

  • Local water concerns

    Kara Hughes Lambertville     Last week’s United Water account in The Beacon may contain the only facts on Lambertville’s recent water concerns that most locals have had access to. I found that story fairly free of data, light on details and somewhat misleading and wanted to round out that statement with what I’ve learned.    We…

  • BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: New committee emerges in 2013

    By David Kilby, Special Writer    BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — Local government was busy rearranging committee seats on Jan. 5.    Committeeman James Cann became the township’s new mayor. Mayor Cann accepted the gavel from Committeeman Karl Feltes, who proceeded him in the role.    Committeewoman Jill Popko was appointed deputy mayor.    Committeeman Stephen Benowitz retook a seat behind…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: BOE starts challenging year

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: BOE starts challenging year

    By Charles W. Kim, Managing Editor    Budgeting for the next year and contract negotiations will likely keep Board of Education members busy at the start of 2013 if Monday night’s reorganization meeting is any indication.    Business Administrator Anthony Tonzini administered the oath of office to newly elected member Peter St. Vincent and returning members Barry…

  • HOPEWELL VALLEY: Christine’s Hope for Kids gives Y program a boost

    HOPEWELL VALLEY: Christine’s Hope for Kids gives Y program a boost

       Christine’s Hope for Kids has donated $5,000 to the Hopewell Valley YMCA’s Strong Kids Fund.    The donation kicks off the YMCA’s annual Strong Kids campaign.    Jean Gianacaci, of Hopewell Township, presented the check to the YMCA during the after-school program at the Toll Gate Grammar School, one of five Hopewell Valley schools that are served…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Mayor: Bad marks for JCP&L

    By John Tredrea, Special Writer    LAMBERTVILLE — Mayor David Del Vecchio leveled withering criticism at Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L) during his eighth inaugural address at the city’s Jan. 1 reorganization meeting.    Mr. DelVecchio has been the city’s mayor since 1992.    JCP&L supplies electric power to Lambertville.    ”The length of the blackout was completely…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Familiar faces start new terms

    HIGHTSTOWN: Familiar faces start new terms

    Council opens up bids for temporary modules to house local government, police    HIGHTSTOWN — At its first meeting of 2013, two incumbent members started new three-year terms in office while the Borough Council opened up bids for temporary modules to house municipal employees.    Lawrence Quattrone and Gail Doran won their bids for re-election in November.…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Regional Board of Education has reorganization

    EAST WINDSOR: Regional Board of Education has reorganization

    Members discuss high school athletic upgrades By Matt Nelson, Special Writer    HIGHTSTOWN — Robert Laverty was selected to keep his position as the Board of Education president for the East Windsor Regional School District at Tuesday night’s reorganization meeting.    Vice President Kenneth Paul nominated him for the role.    Mr. Laverty said, “I appreciate being re-elected…

  • HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: County lowers speed limits in Bear Tavern school area

    HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: County lowers speed limits in Bear Tavern school area

    This sign is located on Bear Tavern Road just south of Winding Brook Way.

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