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PRINCETON: Ribbon cut on new Postal Service space on Nassau Street
By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer The U.S. Postal Service might have left Palmer Square after parts of two centuries and relocated to a new 3,000-square-foot space on Nassau Street, but the agency took one thing with them. The words “Palmer Square,” as the new Post Office station is keeping the name of the shopping…
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PRINCETON: Annual Palmer Square tree lighting spectacular kicks off holiday season (multiple photos)
With the flick of a switch and a special appearance by Santa Claus, Palmer Square opened the holiday season with its annual tree lighting event on Friday evening in Princeton. The festivities included seasonal sounds from the Princeton High School Choir, as well as tunes performed by Bob Denson’s Blues, a New Jersey-based group featuring…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Recent college graduate dies in Route 287 accident
A 23-year-old Hillsborough man was one of three people killed in an auto accident late Saturday night in the northbound lanes of Interstate 287 in Bernards Township. At least 11 others were injured. State Police detectives said they have determined that Troy Chase, 43, of Pittston, Maine, stopped on the northbound right shoulder in the…
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Terhune Orchards to build new winery production barn
LAWRENCE — Demolition began Nov. 30 at Terhune Orchards to make room for a new 3,500-square-foot building that will house a larger production facility for Terhune Orchards Winery. Ground should be broken for the project soon. “Once the crops are harvested, work on the farm shifts. Some work will be preparation for next year’s crops…
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PENNINGTON: Borough gets ready for 32nd Holiday Walk
Pennington’s 32nd Holiday Walk, sponsored by the Pennington Business and Professional Association, will once again take place in the center of town, on Friday, Dec. 4, from 6 to 9 p.m. The Holiday Walk is a Pennington tradition that signals the start of the holiday season and brings together the community for a night of…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Solar panels are approved for quarry
By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor Three years after a first try, Gibraltar Rock had almost clear sailing Nov. 19 for approval of an 11-acre solar array to generate electricity for its quarrying operation on Route 601 on the Sourland Mountain ridge. The Planning Board unanimously endorsed the proposal, which impressed board member Michael Merdinger as…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Students hoop it up, raise $19,000 to fight heart disease
Students raised $19,428.81 for the American Heart Association through basketball-related games at this year’s Hoops for Heart event at Auten Road Intermediate School. Proceeds will fund research and educational programs to increase awareness and prevention of heart disease and stroke. The ARIS Health and Physical Education teachers have been supporting the American Heart Association by…
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Princeton men’s basketball team remains undefeated with 104-52 drubbing of Lafayette (with multiple photos)
The Princeton University men’s basketball team broke the 100-point mark for the first time since 1971 with a 104-52 win over Lafayette Nov. 25 at Jadwin Gym. The Tigers jumped out to a 14-2 lead and never trailed in the game, putting up 57 points in the first half. The 52-point margin of victory –…
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PRINCETON: Councilman Patrick Simon ‘weighing’ a run for mayor
By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer Princeton Councilman Patrick Simon said this week that he is “considering” running for mayor next year against incumbent and fellow Democrat Liz Lempert, in what would set up a battle in the primary. “I’m weighing it. I have not made a decision,” he said by phone in response to…
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