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    Safety of children would be sacrificed By: centraljersey.com Thursday, July 15, at 7:30 p.m., the Planning Board will decide in a meeting open to the public whether or not to approve new plans for the old PNC lot. The new owners of this lot have proposed to increase the commercial utility of the PNC building…

  • Some crops helped, some harmed, in hot week

    Farmers size up heat’s effect By: Geoffrey Wertime – Staff Writer Severe summer heat let up temporarily with heavy downpours Tuesday, but the heat spell has had an effect on local crops. "In this past month, we’ve been extremely dry," said Nicholas Russo, of Russo Orchard Lane Farm in Chesterfield. "We’ve done a lot of…

  • Three charged in beating

    By: Geoffrey Wertime – Staff Writer FLORENCE – Three people were charged in the beating of a Florence woman with a baseball bat, police said this week. Linda Ogbonnaya, 21, of Bordentown; Delphia Rollins, 24, of Maplewood Homes; and a 17-year-old Florence girl were charged June 27 with aggravated assault, conspiracy, possession of a weapon…

  • Y set for annual barbecue

    By Chelsea Radler, Staff Writer    The South Brunswick Family YMCA will host its annual members barbecue this Saturday. YMCA officials expect 250 people to attend the free celebration for food and games between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.    Local businesses donated hamburgers, salad, watermelon, cookies, chips and water ice to the YMCA for the event.…

  • Local firm to have solar panels installed

    By: centraljersey.com ROBBINSVILLE – Sovereign Consulting Inc., an environmental consulting business, has partnered with Integrity Energy LLC to have a roof-mounted solar system installed at the local business. The 42.3-kilowatt Solar PV system, which consists of 180 solar panels, is expected to generate about half of the electrical energy used by the office, on North…

  • Between the lines

    By: centraljersey.com The Burlington County Library Bordentown Branch Youth Services Department offers a variety of programs. Registration is necessary for all programs. A Burlington County library card is required. For children’s programs, registration begins two weeks in advance at the library or by calling 298-0622. For children Wii For Teens and Tweens – Monday, July…

  • Hvn summer briefs

    Holt slates telephone session By: centraljersey.com U.S. Representative Rush Holt will host a telephone town hall meeting with Central New Jersey residents on July 20 at 7:30 p.m. The one-hour meeting will provide participants with an opportunity to ask questions and share views on the challenges facing New Jersey and the country, including the economy,…

  • Community pool plan needs more examination

    Ellen Randall, Princeton Community Park Pool is one of my favorite places in Princeton. I was born and raised in Princeton and I remember when it first opened: what a magnificent pool surrounded by grass and trees! To this day, although clearly in need of restoration, it is still essentially a magnificent pool surrounded by…

  • Library

    By: centraljersey.com Follow this column concerning special events being planned at Hillsborough Public Library, located in the municipal complex, South Branch Road and Beekman Lane, 369-2200. Library hours are 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. Registration is required for all…

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