• PRINCETON: Borough may look at university tax exemptions

    By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer    Borough officials are considering taking a closer look at tax exemptions claimed by Princeton University because of a lawsuit filed by a group of several citizens.    (See stories in Tuesday’s issue of The Packet and online at centraljersey.com)    The discussion was sparked by the formal presentation of the Joint Revaluation…

  • Come Outside and Play!

    Heidi Kahme, chairwoman, Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance Titusville     I’ve learned from the National Wildlife Federation-Be Out There Campaign that American children have moved indoors in the last two decades, taking a mental and physical toll on them.    Childhood obesity is on the rise; children’s creativity, concentration and social skills are on the decline. Studies…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Police: Couple flees car crash
  • PENNINGTON DAY UPDATE

       Spring has sprung after a long, tough winter. Good weather for runners is here, and a chance for a good run for a good cause is coming up on Pennington Day, May 14.    Organizers of the Pennington 5K race are planning the 35th anniversary of that event. The race will take place just before the…

  • LAWRENCE: Mayor asks state to pay up

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Feeling shortchanged, Lawrence Township has signed onto a letter to Gov. Chris Christie and the state Legislature to restore full state aid to the municipality.    The Township Council authorized Mayor Greg Puliti to write to state lawmakers at its meeting last week to seek the full amount of money owed…

  • Terhune Orchards

    Terhune Orchards

    You can bring your own kite, buy one or make your own to fly in our pasture

  • Reflections

    Judy Lindenberger, former member Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education     “Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in.” — Unknown.    Three years ago, I volunteered to serve our school district…

  • WEST WINDSOR: John Nieradka achieves the rank of Eagle Scout

       WEST WINDSOR — John Nieradka, 16, of West Windsor, attained the rank of Eagle Scout on Nov. 9, 2010 during the 100th year anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America.    His Eagle Scout Court of Honor was held April 3 at Elks Lodge 1955, Hightstown, which sponsors Boy Scout Troop 6284. Scoutmaster of the troop…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Ballots cast in school elections

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Ballots cast in school elections

    Staff photo by Mary Brienza Township Clerk’s Office employees, from left to right, Gina Grennen, Donna Busacco and Township Clerk Barbara Nyitrai prepare for the school district elections Monday.

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