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Local Scout needs help with Hopewell Park project
The Hopewell Borough Park will be the beneficiary of an Eagle Scout Service Project, to be completed over the next couple of months. Lifelong Hopewell Borough resident Ryan McGann, 17, of Troop 71, recently received approval for his Eagle Project from the Central NJ Council of The Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Prior to beginning…
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SUNSHINE LIST
Editor’s note: Those responsible for sending us lists of 2012 meeting dates for local governing bodies, boards, commissions, etc., are urged to email changes and/or additions to: [email protected]. Questions? Call 609-874-2177 except on Thursdays. PENNINGTON LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Aug. 23, 7:30 p.m., Borough Hall. HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD: Aug. 23, 7:30 p.m., Municipal…
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Lance ‘out of touch’ with working families
Sonya Martin, of Hillsborough I am very disappointed that Leonard Lance, our representative in Congress, voted against extending tax cuts for those making $250,000 or less. Republicans in the House of Representatives are holding tax cuts for the middle class hostage in order that the richest individuals in our society can keep from paying…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Ferrera on the job
By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor Anthony Ferrera reported at 7:30 a.m. Monday for his first day as township administrator, assuming command of overseeing the running of township government. Mr. Ferrera, a former mayor and Township Committeeman, was hired to replace Michael Merdinger, who retired after nearly 21 months in the job. At 9 a.m. Monday,…
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DanceWorks to hold Grand Re-Opening
Suzie Schnoor DanceWorks, invites you to its Grand Re-Opening celebration at its new location in the Pennington Shopping Center, 25 Rt. 31 South, Pennington. Scheduled for Saturdays, August 25th and September 8th from 10a-1p, the day will include free sample classes, crafts, face painting, light refreshments and giveaways! The 30 minute sample classes will include…
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DUKE FARMS: Gardeners of all types share green plots
By Peter Sclafani, Packet Media Group Vick Roskowski looks over the green leafy plants of his garden before dropping to his knees, throwing his tools to the side and plunging his hands into the soil to pull up weed after weed. ”There is nothing quite like reconnecting with nature,” he said. Mr. Roskowski, of Manville,…
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WEST AMWELL: South board prepares for 2012-13
By John Tredrea, Special Writer WEST AMWELL — Payments for a number of work projects were approved by the South Hunterdon Regional High School’s board of education at its Aug. 16 meeting, according to Administrator/Board Secretary Kerry Sevilis. A number of personnel moves also were approved by the board. Payment of $45,125 to the Gillespie…
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CRANBURY: Residents use golf to raise recreation funds
By Amy Batista, Special Writer CRANBURY — The 24th annual Cranbury Golf Tournament, formally known as the Mayor’s Trophy Golf Tournament, was off with a great swing this year, featuring good weather and great attendance, according to organizers. ”(The tournament is) to raise money to give back to the town for parks and recreation,” said…
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Why not in Hopewell?
Robert W. Alexander Hopewell Township The following letter was written to David Knights, president of Hopewell Borough Council, and submitted to the HVN for publication: I would like to call Hopewell Borough Council’s attention to a concern I have had for several years now. In my travels throughout Hopewell Borough and Hopewell Township,…
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