• Thanks from Princeton Community Works

    To the editor: A record-breaking more than 450 enthusiastic participants attended the 14th annual Princeton Community Works at the Frist Center on the Princeton University campus on Jan. 30.    Participants from more than 200 nonprofit organizations across the state, networked and gained insight and information by attending workshops. Our deep gratitude goes to Princeton University…

  • Why fix road that’s not broken?

    Carole Deddy Titusville     Some citizens might say that the money for the road is coming from the state, so why not spend New Jersey’s money. Others might argue, the road is not broken, why do anything? Possibly two valid points.    As a New Jersey taxpayer, I find the first comment naive and believe the…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Ice hockey team falls to Ridgewood

    Raiders outdid expectations By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    The Hillsborough High School ice hockey team knocked Ridgewood out of the Public A Division state tournament in the second round last year.    Ridgewood returned the favor Thursday with a 6-1 win over the Raiders.    ”They played really well,” said Hillsborough head coach Joe Bennett. “They…

  • PRINCETON: Possible job cuts discussed

    By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer    In the new Princeton, there could be a reduction of 18.5 jobs if a plan of the two current administrators comes to full fruition.    Members of the personnel subcommittee of the Transition Task Force got their first look at the first draft of an organizational structure at their Wednesday night…

  • See ‘Crazy for You’

    Suzanne Stout Hopewell Township     I am writing to encourage anyone who has not seen the Hopewell Valley Central High School production of the musical, “Crazy for You,” to make plans right now to attend the performance this coming Friday or Saturday night.    I was fortunate enough to attend the performance this past Saturday night…

  • MONROE: Flat levy still means tax hike in Monroe

    David Kilby, Managing Editor    MONROE — By using bond referendum surplus and extra state aid for tax relief, the Monroe Township School District has managed to keep the tax levy in its tentative 2012-13 budget relatively flat, but yet another decrease in ratables still causes an increase in the tax rate.    If passed, the total…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Safety seminar set for seniors

    By John Tredrea, Special Writer    LAMBERTVILLE — To help make area seniors aware of the kinds of crime that endanger them most and how to avoid becoming crime victims will be among the topics of a special seminar hosted by the Centenary Community Kitchen on March 15.    ”We’ll be offering a Senior Safety Seminar,” said…

  • HOPEWELL VALLEY: Dr. Seuss: Focus of Read Across America

    HOPEWELL VALLEY: Dr. Seuss: Focus of Read Across America

    By John Tredrea, Special Writer    In the world of the written world, few would dispute that Dr. Seuss is an important figure — one whose works have been enjoyed by readers of all ages for decades.    What better way to celebrate his birthday than bringing folks of all ages together to enjoy reading?    Residents of…

  • PRINCETON: Health Commission to become a board of health

    By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer    Princeton Regional Health Commission will become a board of health and community services department as the merger of Princeton Borough and Princeton Township moves forward.    The Health Commission oversees all governmental public health and health-related issues and keeps all of the vital statistics for the Princetons.    The differences between a…

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