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LAWRENCE: Stimulus cash to pave Route 1 section
by Greg Forester, The Packet Group Occasional lane closures will be in effect on a two-mile stretch of U.S. Route 1 in Lawrence and West Windsor townships until the end of this year as road crews resurface the highway as part of a federally funded project announced this week by state and local officials. Mayor…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Symphonic band beginning rehearsals
The Raritan Valley Symphonic Band will begin rehearsals for its 27th season at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9 in the band room at Bridgewater-Raritan High School. The band welcomes professional and amateur adult wind and percussion instrumentalists, and currently has openings in the clarinet, French horn, and trombone sections. Larry Markiewicz is beginning his fifth year…
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LAWRENCE: Suspect hit with hot coffee, escapes, captured, jailed
by Lea Kahn, Staff Writer A Trenton man has been charged with robbery, theft and weapons offenses after he robbed the 7-Eleven convenience store on Lawrence Road at 1:10 a.m. Aug. 8, according to police Lt. Charles B. Edgar. Raymond E. Macklin, 46, of Fountain Avenue in Trenton, entered the store holding something underneath his…
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Hopewells act to form ‘Green Future Task Force’
Pennington expected to adopt similar measure in September By John Tredrea, Staff Writer Hopewell Township has joined Hopewell Borough in passing a resolution establishing a “Hopewell Valley Green Future Task Force.” The Township Committee voted unanimously in favor of the measure Monday night. Pennington Borough Council discussed the matter at its Aug. 3 meeting and…
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HOPEWELL BOROUGH: Officials to consider facilities use ordinance
HOPEWELL BOROUGH COUNCIL UPDATE During its Aug. 3 meeting, Hopewell Borough Council: — Heard fees proposal. Although there are no fees currently associated with the use of the railroad station or freight shed by groups or individuals, there are costs associated with maintaining the facilities. Users are required to provide a certificate of liability insurance…
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CENTRAL JERSEY: Teen gives gift of charity
By Matt Chiappardi, Staff Writer HIGHTSTOWN While most girls her age may long for books or some electronic device to exercise their thumbs, East Windsor resident Taylor Cohen, 14, wanted gifts of a more giving sort. For her eighth-grade graduation from St. Paul’s Catholic anyone who’d give her a gift to donate supermarket gift…
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MANVILLE: Class of ‘69 readies for reunion
The Manville High School Class of 1969 will be celebrating its 40th reunion with weekend events on Aug. 22 at JP’s Steakhouse in Manville, followed by a barbecue at a classmates’ residence on Aug. 23. Mike Huddock, the reunion coordinator, said the search to find classmates was initiated last September and resulted in 146 members…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Beekman Lane to close for RR crossing work
By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer Drivers will be detoured to Auten Road for about a week while Beekman Lane is closed at the railroad crossing for repairs during the week of Aug. 17. The construction is being done by Norfolk Southern Rail Line to improve the rail bed, and make it smoother and easier for…
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