• PRINCETON: Structural study set for boro’s Firehouse No. 1

    By Lauren Otis, Staff Writer    Princeton Borough has hired an engineer to assess the structural integrity of Princeton Engine Firehouse No. 1 on Chestnut Street after concerns developed over the stability of the firehouse’s ground floor and its ability to support the fire engines at the site.    ”The structural integrity of the floor that holds…

  • PRINCETON: Sewer work still has chance for stimulus funds

    By Lauren Otis, Staff Writer   PRINCETON —  Princeton still is in the running for approximately $7 million in federal stimulus funding, Sewer Operating Committee Manager Bob Hough told members of Princeton Borough Council at their meeting Tuesday evening.    Mr. Hough also gave a presentation outlining the short- and long-term benefits of Princeton’s recent investment in…

  • EAST WINDSOR: $316,000 grant awarded for road work

        EAST WINDSOR – The township has been awarded a large state grant for improvements to Twin Rivers Drive North.     The $316,000 grant from the state Department of Transportation will be used to resurface the roadway, from Probasco Road to Greenwich Court, as well as other associated improvements to curbs, drainage and handicap ramps.…

  • GRAND OPENING! ECO FRIENDLY STORE ALLENTOWN, NJ
  • MONROE: Town eyes bike trails

    Monroe invites the public to participate in planning By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer    MONROE — The public will have its final chance to speak their mind on the township’s pedestrian and bicycle plan next week.    The township has scheduled an open house for public comment at the Municipal Building, 1 Municipal Plaza, on Tuesday from…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: ‘Haunted Lambertville’ topic of Kalmia forum

    Linda Seida, Staff Writer    LAMBERTVILLE — New Jerseyans gripe about their property taxes, and some of them pack up and move away, but there are some Lambertville residents who don’t pay a nickel and will never, ever go away.    ”Souls who think Lambertville is a pretty good place not to leave,” according to the Kalmia…

  • Halloween Costume Party

    Halloween Costume Party

    Maggie Worsdale Halloween Costume Party Hopewell Valley Vineyards October 31, 2009 (7-10PM) Halloween isnt just for kids! Hopewell Valley Vineyards is hosting a Halloween Costume Party on October 31, 2009 from 7-10PM. Maggie Worsdale and Felix Truex will provide entertainment from THE GREAT SONGBOOK OF AMERICA. There will be a special appearance by Edgar Allan…

  • Paper should focus on local issues

    Joe Falzarano, Crowell Road    I find it amazing that those of us who are backers of traditional marriage are being demonized by — of all people — the editor(s) of the Hillsborough Beacon.    Is this where our community paper needs to be focused right now? You should be concerned with property taxes, education and committee…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: ‘Interim’ quiet zone planned at Valley Road

    By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer    While the township waits for Norfolk Southern Railway Co. to complete testing of a backup system for its wayside horns, it is entering into an agreement with the company for a temporary system at Valley Road to ensure that a quiet zone, albeit temporary, is established there as soon as…

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