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PRINCETON: Washington Road crosswalk proposal tangled in red tape
By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer Nearly one year since two people were hit by a car on Washington Road at the Delaware and Raritan Canal towpath, Mercer County officials still are trying to get all the necessary approvals to improve safety there. They have proposed installing a mid-block crosswalk and two solar-powered, pedestrian-activated rapid…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Idea of demolition would appalled Doris Duke, writer says
To the editor: How would Doris Duke feel about the potential demolition of her Mansion in Hillsborough? Recently I went to Newport, R.I., and was fortunate to visit Doris Duke’s mansion there called Rough Point. Doris Duke was all about preservation and she deliberately established the Newport Restoration Foundation to ensure that her Newport…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Keep township moving ahead by voting for incumbents, writer says
To the editor: I am writing this letter in support of our deputy mayor, Greg Burchette, and Committeeman Carl Suraci for re-election this fall. From their collective energy, to their overwhelming commitment and support to the residents of Hillsborough, I ask that you please vote for them on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Their accomplishments and…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Susan Gulliford says it’s time for independent leadership voice
To the editor: I have a simple and straightforward message for Hillsborough’s voters: I am Susan Gulliford. I have lived and worked in Hillsborough for over 30 years. I am running for Township Committee as an unaffiliated, independent candidate and I would appreciate your vote. With so many voters feeling unrepresented and over 50…
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PRINCETON POLICE BLOTTER: Sept. 23
A Winant Road resident reported that sometime between Aug. 8 and Aug. 12, someone entered her home and stole jewelry valued at $5,000. The burglary and theft was reported at 10:38 a.m. Sept. 18. Rashonda Henry, 25, of Philadelphia, was charged with hindering apprehension for providing false information to police following a…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Flu vaccinations offered next week
The Hillsborough Health Department will make seasonal flu vaccinations available to residents at clinics next week. The township’s health department will offer flu shots for residents at the municipal complex on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 2-4 and 5-7 p.m. and also on Thursday, Oct. 1, from 4-7 p.m. “The more people vaccinated, the less flu…
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LAWRENCE POLICE BLOTTER: Sept. 23
Amith Yenigalla, 24, of Monmouth Junction, was charged with driving under the influence, reckless driving, failure to maintain lane and careless driving after he was involved in a one-car accident on the Brunswick Circle at 11:53 p.m. Sept. 20. A Dodge Caliber sport utility vehicle belonging to a Hazelhurst Avenue resident was…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Mollified over noise concerns, planners approve asphalt plant
By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor A dormant Valley Road concrete plant has received approval to be converted to a facility to produce asphalt. The Planning Board voted Sept. 10 to approve the application by Pierson Properties. Noise considerations were the last issues to be satisfied. As condition of approval, two sets of noise measurements were…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Foes: Saving Duke homefrom demolition could bring benefits
By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor Opponents might bring 15 or more people tonight, Thursday, to tell the Historic Preservation Commission why the former home of heiress Doris Duke should be preserved. They will be fighting to save what they say was what the principal home for one of the country’s most well-known members of the…
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