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ROBBINSVILLE: BOE thanks school referendum volunteers
By Charley Falkenburg, Special Writer ROBBINSVILLE — The high school’s Student Activity Center was a flurry of festivity recently as the crowd indulged in mini chocolate cupcakes, sipped tea and toasted with Styrofoam cups of coffee to a job well done. The Robbinsville Board of Education was in full celebration mode Dec. 18 as it…
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November school elections introduce new problems
Taylor Yu Zhong, Plainsboro To the editor: When the West Windsor Plainsboro Board of Education meets again on January 15, members will vote whether or not to move school election from April to November, the same time as general election. Cost saving and larger voters turnout are the main reasons to change election date. However,…
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MERCER COUNTY: United Way defends cuts to area agencies
Better Beginnings and Rise among eight nonprofit groups impacted By Lea Kahn, Packet Media Group ‘The loss of this funding greatly impacts the ability of Rise to deliver essential services.’ – Leslie Koppel of Rise Combined reductions in funding of nearly $419,000, spread across eight nonprofit groups that receive money from the United Way of…
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LAMBERTVILLE: City Hall sidewalks contract is approved
By John Tredrea, Special Writer LAMBERTVILLE — A contract for installation of sidewalks at City Hall was approved by the Lambertville City Council at its Dec. 27 meeting, Clerk Cindy Ege said. Under a resolution adopted Dec. 27 meeting, a $5,675 contract with Steve Williamson Home Improvements for the installation of sidewalks at City Hall…
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ALLENTOWN: Five AHS students earn national honors
Allentown High School’s commended scholars in the National Merit Scholarship Program are from left: Michael Anthony, Harrison Adler, Jasmine Ragoowansi and Caroline Tkachuk. Not shown: Madison M. Schubert.
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Community Calendar: Jan. 3 edition
Thurs., Jan. 3 Painting Fun: 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road. Children of all ages, accompanied by an adult, are welcome to drop in and create a special painting. Pre-registration is NOT required. Questions? Call 609-259-2150. Fri., Jan. 4 Storybooks in Action: 10:30 a.m., Robbinsville…
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PRINCETON: Pittsburgh rail company expresses interest in Dinky
By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer A railroad investment and management company contacted New Jersey Transit a few months ago to express interest in managing the agency’s 2.7 mile Dinky line that runs from Princeton University to Princeton Junction. Railroad Development Corp., based out of Pittsburgh, reached out to the agency in writing, said NJ…
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CHESTERFIELD: A love of history brings story home
By Charley Falkenburg, Special Writer ‘This needs to happen because year by year, things disappear, get lost or get thrown out. This is very important not just for this history of New Jersey, but the history of the United States.’ – Russell Caldwell CHESTERFIELD — When Chesterfield native Russell Caldwell was 18, he was itching…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Raiders’ Morgan delivers solid results
By Justin Feil, The Packet Group Entrusted with taking the lead in the 500 freestyle, Ryan Morgan has delivered for the Hillsborough High School boys swim team. The sophomore has helped the Raiders open the season 3-1 before their holiday break. ”Now that we’ve lost a lot of seniors, me and a bunch of the…
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