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HILLSBOROUGH: New zone enables hotel, COAH project to move ahead
By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer To support a development on Route 206 included in the township’s plans to meet state requirements for affordable housing through 2018, the Township Committee unanimously approved the introduction of a new “Green Village” zone Tuesday. The 50-acre property, situated across from Valley Road, is a highway service zone and does…
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Parents, Scouts enjoy Pack 189 derby
More than 60 boys were off to the races Jan. 23, when Hillsborough’s Cub Scout Pack 189 held its annual Pinewood Derby at Woods Road Elementary School. The school’s gym was transformed into a racing venue, complete with a six lane track, excited fans, split-second finishes, and lots of old-fashioned sportsmanship and solidarity. Tiger, Wolf,…
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Appeals law changed
Martin M. Guhl, Mercer County tax administrator, Trenton Each year when the municipal tax assessors certify their tax lists with the county Tax Board, they are required to send an assessment notice to each taxpayer. The front of the notice is required to have the taxpayer’s current and prior year assessments as well as…
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HOPEWELL VALLEY: Six get awards at Philly flower exhibit
By John Tredrea, Staff Writer Five residents and one merchant from Hopewell Valley won a flock of first prizes and other awards at the prestigious Philadelphia Flower Show held last week. The residents are members of the Trenton Garden Club, which also won an award. The merchant is Adriene Presti, longtime owner-operator of Dahlia Floral…
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AARP decries cuts in FamilyCare
Douglas Johnston of AARP New Jersey AARP strongly supports Sen. Joseph F. Vitale’s outcry against Gov. Christie’s cuts and freezes on FamilyCare, a program that provides affordable health insurance to low-income working families who cannot afford it on their own. Cutting people’s access to affordable health care, especially in this economy, is cruel and…
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MCCC to honor Long-Time Supporters at Scholarship Dinner Dance April 24
By Saveria Symons WEST WINDSOR, N.J. — Mercer County Community College will present four awards to long-time supporters at its 2010 Scholarship Dinner Dance, set for April 24 at the Hyatt Regency, Princeton. Judith and William (Bill) H. Scheide, Distinguished Benefactor Award Dow Jones & Company, Distinguished Corporate Partner Award Brian Hughes, Spirit of Education…
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PRINCETON: Former professor finishes late friend’s book
By Matt Chiappardi, The Packet Group When former Princeton University political science professor Manfred Halpern was told by doctors he only had three weeks to live, he asked his friend, colleague and former student David Abalos to finish his life’s work for him. ”He told me there’s no way he could finish this.” Dr. Abalos…
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CRANBURY: Annual craft fair to raise money for greenhouse
By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer CRANBURY Patrons at this weekend’s Cranbury Craft Show will be contributing to the purchase of a greenhouse for Cranbury students. In its 13th year, the show will feature works from New Jersey and surrounding states and offer a wide variety of handmade items that appeal to almost every age,…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Banking on bargain books
Project Graduation hosts literary fundraiser By Davy James, Staff Writer Project Graduation is hoping a little spring cleaning can translate into a financial boost. The group, which hosts the annual post-graduation party in June, will hold a used book sale Saturday in an effort to bring the group closer to the $50,000 required to offer…
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