• After Sandy, Army Corps and mermaids – yes mermaids – are back on the beach

    By JoAnne Castagna, Ed.D. Waves of colorful sea creatures and mermaids flooded the Coney Island Boardwalk in Brooklyn, N.Y., this summer for the annual Mermaid Parade. Almost a year earlier, in the very same spot, Hurricane Sandy with her massive waves stormed ashore and in not such a festive mood. After the super storm retreated…

  • STATE WE’RE IN: Celebrate Highlands water, history and culture

    by Michele Byers    Water — clean and plentiful — is a luxury we New Jerseyans often take for granted.    But as those who follow national and world news know, abundant drinking water is in heavy dispute in many places.    Almost six million residents of this state we’re in depend on the Highlands for their water.…

  • UPPER FREEHOLD: Officials mull upgrades to website

    The township’s website may be getting a facelift. by Jane Meggitt, Special Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — The township’s website may be getting a facelift.    At the Sept. 5 Township Committee meeting, the governing body discussed potential upgrades, but did not take formal action.    Township Administrator Dianne Kelly said the municipality’s current website has limitations and…

  • COUNTY: Energy assistance funds available

    Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes has announced that assistance is available for energy costs for those who qualify TRENTON — Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes has announced that assistance is available for energy costs for those who qualify.    The county’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program allows individuals meeting various income qualifications to…

  • ALLENTOWN: Elementary school playground refurbished

    ALLENTOWN: Elementary school playground refurbished

    Allentown’s Newell Elementary School has a refurbished playground thanks to another project in the Upper Freehold Regional School District costing less than anticipated by David Kilby, Special Writer ALLENTOWN — Allentown’s Newell Elementary School has a refurbished playground thanks to another project in the Upper Freehold Regional School District costing less than anticipated.    The playground…

  • SUNSHINE LIST

    Meetings list    Editor’s note: Those responsible for sending information about meeting dates for local governing bodies, boards, commissions, etc., are urged to email them to us as soon as possible. Send to: [email protected]. Questions? Call 609-874-2177 except on Thursdays.     HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP OPEN SPACE ADVISIORY COMMITTEE: Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m., Municipal Building.     HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Arrowpac Inc. relocates in town

      Arrowpac Inc. has relocated to 85 Twin Rivers Drive, between Lake Drive and Milford Road, in East Windsor.    The company is utilizing the nearly 77,000-square-foot building as a warehouse distribution center with accompanying office and storage space, according to East Windsor Township.    Arrowpac, which has been in operation since 1980, is relocating its distribution…

  • HOPEWELL VALLEY: LHT spurs are eyed by school officials

    Student Representative Hayley Morin took her seat Monday after being introduced by Central High School Principal Michael Daher By John Tredrea, Special Writer    The Hopewell Valley Regional School District and the Lawrence-Hopewell Trail (LHT) are exploring the possibility of constructing spurs to the 20-mile loop trail.    The spurs would connect local schools to the LHT…

  • HAMILTON: Township mayoral candidates make their case

    HAMILTON: Township mayoral candidates make their case

    , Mayor Kelly A. Yaede, discusses a variety of issues at the Mid Jersey Chamber of Commerce’s meet the candidates event Sept. 17. Staff photos by James McEvoy

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