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SPRINGFIELD HAPPENINGS
Burlington County will be making repairs to the bridge located on Saylors Pond Road between Monmouth Road and Juliustown-Georgetown Road. The work is expected to be finished by Sept. 5. Sayors Pond Road will be closed at this portion of the road and detours will be necessary. Seek alternate routes. Single stream recycling will begin…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Julianna Nienart wins award for Girl Scout work
Julianna Nienart, daughter of Matthew and Cynthia Nienart in Hillsborough has earned her Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting. She had previously earned her Bronze and Silver Awards and the Gold Award is a culmination of 12 years in Girl Scouts combined with her love of horses and helping people. Her project was…
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PRINCETON: Teachers to return without contract
By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer Public school teachers in Princeton will return to work in September without a new contract, as schools reopen in about three weeks with the teachers union and the school board still at an impasse. The two sides have not met since July 24 and are not scheduled to meet…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Residents get another vote to preserve open space
To the editor: Now that the 4th of July has come and gone, it is never too early to start Last year, Hillsborough’s residents stepped up in a big way, by showing their continued support for our open space. Now we have another chance to demonstrate our understanding of the importance of open space at…
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PRINCETON: AvalonBay vote set for Monday
By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer For AvalonBay, years of acrimony, lawsuits and public meetings about its residential development at the old Princeton hospital site could end with a routine vote Monday by the Princeton Council. Council members have been mum heading into a special meeting called to consider amending a developer’s agreement between the…
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LAMBERTVILLE: You can help dig up potatoes for food cooperative
Howell Living History Farm invites the public to celebrate the coming harvest season on Saturday, Aug. 16, by unearthing a special crop of potatoes that will be donated to the Greater Mercer Food Cooperative. The potatoes were planted April 27 by Howell Farm visitors, volunteers and interns. Visitors of all ages can join the harvest…
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PRINCETON: Two bats test positive for rabies
By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer Two bats found in houses on Linden Lane have tested positive for rabies, the municipal health department said Tuesday. The town said there were "no known" instances of the bats biting anyone living in the homes. The occupants of both houses were advised to seek immediate medical treatment if…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Somerset Valley YMCA team finises fourth at national meet
Swimmers capture five firsts Five YMCA national titles, one New Jersey swimming record, and 23 team records helped carry Somerset Valley YMCA to a fourth-place finish at YMCA Long Course Nationals in Indianapolis from July 28-Aug. 1. The men’s team brought home five national titles, highlighted by victories in the 200- and 400-meter medley relays.…
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MONROE: Council takes out MCIA loan for capital
By Jenine Clancy, Special Writer MONROE — Council members unanimously adopted a $898,000 loan ordinance agreement with the Middlesex County Improvement Authority at its Aug. 4 meeting to help pay for capitol improvements to the town. Business Administrator Wayne Hamilton said the money will be used to finance two police patrol cars, five police SUV’s,…
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