• SOUTH BRUNSWICK – ‘Massive’office plan raises concerns

    By Charles W. Kim, Managing Editor    County planning officials are taking a hard look at a potentially huge office and research project called the Princeton Research Triangle that could have a “massive” impact on the region.    ”(This project) is in the very early stages,” Middlesex County Planning Director George Ververides said Tuesday. “Much more needs…

  • LAWRENCE: Detective’s calling is aiding youngsters
  • LAWRENCE: Budget has 6-cent tax rate hike

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    The Township Council is forging ahead with plans to introduce the proposed 2011 municipal budget, which carries a 6-cent increase in the municipal property tax rate, on Tuesday night.    The council meeting begins at 7 p.m. and will be held in council chambers in the Municipal Building. A public hearing…

  • HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: It’s OK for chickens to roost in area

    By John Tredrea, Staff Writer    A controversial ordinance that allows Hopewell Township residents whose homes are on lots at least one-half acre in size to keep up to six chickens on their property was adopted by a 4-1 Township Committee vote Monday night.    The vote came after an acrimonious three-hour public hearing that had supporters…

  • LAWRENCE: Cell tower on board’s agenda

       Liberty Towers LLC’s application to build a cell tower at the Trenton Farmers Market, on Princeton Avenue and Spruce Street, tops the agenda for the Planning Board’s meeting Monday night.    The Planning Board meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. and will be held in the lower level conference room at the Municipal Building. The board had…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Hydrant flushing slated for next week

       United Water Lambertville plans to flush hydrants May 2 through 6.    Crews will flush for the week between the hours of midnight and 8 a.m.    ”Flushing removes harmless minerals that collect in the water mains,” said Jim Mastrokalos, manager of operations. “The project is part of the company’s routine maintenance program to assure high water…

  • PLAINSBORO: Student to help women in India

       PLAINSBORO — High School North senior Aneesha Raghunathan knew she had to act after witnessing the appalling conditions of sweatshops during a family vacation to India in 2009.    Instead of standing idly by while women her age sewed garments in a crowded and dirty workspace, Ms. Raghunathan formed Hope Line, an international nonprofit fashion company…

  • COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Week of April 28

    ‘Petz Gone Wild’    Sunday, May 1 — “Petz Gone Wild,” a free event sponsored by the Allentown Business Community Association, will be held from noon to 4 p.m. behind 28 S. Main St and in Heritage Park.    Lots of free give-aways, agility demos, luring demos, pet parade (registration at noon).    For more information, contact Sabrina…

  • Not both ways!

    Bill Schluter Pennington     There is no such thing as an “optional” historic district.    Pennington will either have an historic district as provided in the ordinance — or no historic district.    Under an “optional” scheme, the suggestion is that homeowners could get historic input regarding their properties on an advisory basis. But what good is…

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