• HILLSBOROUGH: Township briefs

    By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer Wind turbine rule change OK’d    The Township Committee unanimously approved an ordinance Tuesday to amend the township code to provide the definition of vertical axis wind turbines and to revise requirements established in December 2007 to allow for their use.    ”These are new regulations for alternatives (to small wind energy…

  • MANSFIELD: Teen’s charity turns compassion into action
  • TRENTON: Mercer county residents warned of deed scam

       TRENTON – A bogus mail solicitation aimed at scamming homeowners into purchasing certified copies of their deeds for as much as five times the cost charged by Mercer County is now so widespread that even county clerk Paula Sollami Covello received one at her home last week.    ”This fee is excessive since the County Clerk’s…

  • GUEST COLUMN: Invasives are threat to ecosystems

    By Amy Wells    The Lambertville Environmental Commission (LEC) extends a sincere “thank you” to all the people who assisted with the removal of approximately 35 large bags of garlic mustard, an invasive plant species, from the Lambertville Nature Trail.    Invasive species (whether we are talking about grasses, trees, shrubs, fish, wildlife, etc.) may be intentionally…

  • New Programs and Bachelor’s Degrees on Campus Among Opportunities at Mercer County Community College This Fall

    By Saveria Symons WEST WINDSOR, N.J. — Students of all ages will find increased opportunities this fall at Mercer County Community College (MCCC). Most credit classes begin August 31. Previously-registered students can sign up for classes online. In addition to nearly 70 associate degree programs plus more than 30 credit certificate programs, new options beginning…

  • BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Vote planned on BRHS fields

    By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer    BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — The school district is gearing up to hold a referendum in September on building athletic fields at Bordentown Regional High School.    Although a cost estimate was not yet available from the district, the plan includes four fields, two of which make up one larger field, as well…

  • PLUMSTED: POLICE BEAT

       Ryann Markiet, 22, of New Egypt, was arrested July 18 for an outstanding $1,000 warrant from North Hanover Township, police said.    Mr. Markiet was unable to post bail and later was picked up by the North Hanover Police Department, police said.

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Library display serving as World War II lesson

    HILLSBOROUGH: Library display serving as World War II lesson

    Hillsborough Library display coordinator Tom Fiduk and Dr. Harel Rosen (at right) sit with the display featuring Dr. Rosen’s collection of World War II memorabilia. Staff photo by Natalie Lescroart

  • New Hope’s annual auto show slated Aug. 8 and 9

    Hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on the grounds of New Hope-Solebury High School    This August the New Hope Automobile Show (NHAS), one of the oldest automobile shows in the nation, provides an opportunity to experience the nostalgia of the open road once again.    And like last year, the show is extending a special invitation to…

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