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MCCC Plans Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Jan. 18
By Saveria Symons WEST WINDSOR, N.J. — Mercer County Community College’s African American Student Organization invites the community to a celebration of the life and work of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, January 18, 2010. The event will be held on the college’s James Kerney Campus,…
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MERCER COUNTY: Freeholders could pick bridge study firm
Official said resolution should be on tonight’s agenda By John Tredrea, Staff Writer archaeological study of the Jacobs Creek bridge area at a meeting tonight, Thursday. County Executive Brian Hughes has recommended the firm of John Milner Associates, of Philadelphia, to do the work. If the resolution that would make the professional service agreement with…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Smolinka 71st at Nike national meet
By Justin Feil, The Packet Group For four years, Ashley Smolinka has been an excellent representative for the Hillsborough High School girls cross country team. In her final scholastic cross country race, the senior harrier not only represented Hillsborough, but all of New Jersey, at the Nike Cross Nationals. Smolinka was the lone Jersey girl…
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HILLSBOROUGH: New quarry owners outline plans for former 3-M mine
By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer Representatives from Gibraltar Rock of Belle Mead, which finalized its purchase of the 3M Quarry in June, spoke before the Township Committee Tuesday to discuss its business and plans for the future. According to Gibraltar Rock co-owner John Silvi, truck shipments began at the quarry on Aug. 12, with rail…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Chabad adds new activities to annual Hanukkah event
By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer Although much of the event will mirror previous years, the one thing different about this Sunday’s Hanukkah Wonderland, sponsored by the Chabad Center for Jewish Life and held at the municipal building on South Branch Road, will be what has been dubbed the “Canorah.” As part of the celebration this…
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MANVILLE: Library’s gingerbread house builders choose fresh designs
By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer While gingerbread houses don’t usually incorporate tropical or nautical themes, some of the entries in the Manville Public Library’s gingerbread house contest skipped the usual snow-covered scenes. One house brought reminders of summer with a lighthouse and a sea of blue Jell-O containing swimming Swedish fish; another had a Hawaiian…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Dukes squad nation’s best
Hillsborough’s Dukes Jr. Midgets cheerleaders react after winning first place at the Pop Warner Little Scholars National Cheer and Dance Competition, Wednesday.
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HOPEWELL VALLEY: Officials react to loss of tax relief money
Amounts are small, but concerns are great By John Tredrea, Staff Writer The state Division of Local Government Services announced Dec. 1 that payments due to municipalities from the Consolidated Municipal Property Tax Relief Act are being “withheld.” The reason cited is the $800 million gap in the state’s budget. The total amount being withheld…
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Library events
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. The library will be closed Wednesday through…
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