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PENNINGTON: Trail session slated Dec. 10
Proposal to connect Pennington Borough to the Lawrence Hopewell Trail is topic By John Tredrea, Staff Writer A proposal to connect Pennington Borough to the Lawrence Hopewell Trail (LHT) will be the topic of a public information session at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 10 in Borough Hall, 30 N. Main St. The proposed federally funded project…
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HOPEWELL VALLEY: Police, HVESU run food drive
For Trenton Area Soup Kitchen and Fisherman’s Mark By John Tredrea, Staff Writer The Trenton Area Soup Kitchen and Fisherman’s Mark in Lambertville, two of the area’s forefront organizations that help those in need, will be the beneficiaries of a food drive being run jointly by members of the Hopewell Township Police Department and the…
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CRANBURY: Holiday lights, charitable might
Phil McAuliffe Staff photo by Phil McAuliffe Keith Shaw (left) gets help from Matt Rusnock, of Monroe and Keith’s 4-year-old son Alexander as they decorate his house.
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HILLSBOROUGH: Fire fighters douse fire in barn
By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer A Montgomery Road barn was destroyed by a fire Tuesday afternoon, possibly caused by the owner welding pipes earlier in the day. According to Hillsborough Fire Chief Chris Weniger, the cause of the fire, which broke out about 4:05 p.m., is still under investigation today (Wednesday), but it was “more…
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ROBBINSVILLE: Demand trumps supply for local flu vaccines
By Matt Chiappardi, Staff Writer ROBBINSVILLE Doses of flu vaccine, both seasonal and H1N1, are coming in dribs and drabs and that is creating a slimmer supply than expected. As for seasonal flu, normally the pharmacy chain Rite-Aid holds monthly vaccination clinics during the typical wintertime flu season, said company spokeswoman Cheryl Slavinsky. But…
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SUNSHINE LIST
Municipal, school board and other meetings HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP FIRE COMMISSIONERS: Dec. 3, 7 p.m., 2010 budget introduction; Dec. 10, 7 p.m., Municipal Building. PENNINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL: Dec. 7, 7 p.m., Borough Hall. HOPEWELL BOROUGH COUNCIL: Dec. 7, 7 p.m. Borough Hall. HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE: Dec. 7 agenda meeting canceled; Dec. 14, 7…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Barbieri part of Monmouth success
Former Raider is captain for No. 5 Hawks By Justin Feil, The Packet Group Chase Barbieri was a captain for the most successful men’s soccer team in Monmouth University history this year, something that was as much a testament to his toughness as it was to his leadership. The Hawks went 18-2-2 overall, lost just…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Local power broker considers friend’s election
By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer Although he is now working in the private sector with his own government relations company, Oxford Place resident Jeff Michaels can still extol the virtues of New Jersey Gov.-elect Chris Christie, who he has known for about 30 years. ”People were very upset with the direction of the state,” Mr.…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Smolinka qualifies for national meet
By Justin Feil, The Packet Group A season of firsts continued with Ashley Smolinka becoming the first Hillsborough High School runner to qualify for the Nike Cross Country Nationals. ”It’s so exciting,” said Smolinka, a senior with the Raider girls team. “I’ve been thinking about that since the summer. People I talk to say it’s…
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