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PEI Kids Receives $25,000 Grant from Office of Faith Based Initiatives
PEI Kids seeks to keep Mercer County’s children safe.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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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