LAMBERTVILLE — Fireworks used to light up the sky over the Delaware River each Fourth of July, now they might color the night air on balmy Friday evenings. The proposal received a warm reception from City Council on Monday following a presentation by New Hope Chamber of Commerce representative Nick Gialias of The Logan Inn, New Hope Mayor Larry... Full story »

Article by Lillian Shupe TEWKSBURY TWP. — A settlement has been reached in the matter of the school’s superintendent contract. A hearing was scheduled Monday before Lisa James-Beavers, an administrative law judge. Before the hearing both sides met to discuss possible settlements. William Petrick has been serving as interim superintendent since July 1, 2008, while also serving as principal.... Full story »

READINGTON — Residents will be able to meet school board candidates and ask questions at an event being held by the Readington Home School Association. It will be held at 7 p.m. April 14 in the Middle School’s cafetorium. This year’s school board election is a crowded race. Six candidates seek the three three-year terms that will become available and... Full story »

CLINTON — Town workers who are part of its Department of Public Works are covered by a Teamsters contract that was to continue through the end of 2013. But they agreed to renegotiate the contract. Why? “They get it,” said Mayor Christine Schaumburg. “They know that times are tough.” Schaumburg said town officials “approached the union a few weeks ago”... Full story »

FLEMINGTON — The borough government is hold a public “Town Hall” meeting Wednesday, March 24 from 5 to 8 p.m. It’s set for the Great Lodge Coffee Shop, Main Street at Bloomfield Avenue. The session was originally set for Feb. 25, but postponed due to a snow storm. Council members said four such meetings are planned this year, to... Full story »

Article by Lilli an Shupe BETHELEHEM TWP. — The township was properly denied funding for a farmland preservation project because it didn’t follow the State Agricultural Development Committee’s rules, the Appellate Division of the state Superior Court has ruled. According to the court’s opinion released on Monday, March 15, the township submitted a Planning Incentive Grant Program (PIG) application... Full story »

The Clinton Emergency Services Foundation is announcing their sponsorship of the first Clinton Emergency Services Hoops Challenge between the Clinton Fire Department and the Clinton First Aid & Rescue Squad. The game will be held 7 p.m. April 9 at the Clinton Township Middle School, 34 Greyrock Road, Clinton Township. The First Aid & Rescue Squad’s team of EMTs... Full story »

Linda Alsop, teacher of math and gifted and talented students at Copper Hill School in Raritan Township, is the Flemington-Raritan School District 2010 teacher of the year. With nearly 30 years experience, Alsop has been an elementary classroom teacher and specialized math instructor in the district for 20 years. She also taught at East Amwell Township School, Roberts School... Full story »

CLINTON — The Town Council will hold a special meeting Tuesday, March 16 at 8:30 a.m., Town Clerk Cecilia Covino said. Council will meet in both closed executive session and open session to discuss the contract with the Teamsters Union, which represents employees in the Public Works Department. Official action is expected at the meeting. Regular council meetings are held... Full story »

HAMPTON — State aid figures won't be available until later this week after the governor's budget address. So the school board has rescheduled its monthly meeting from tomorrow to Tuesday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the school. That will enable the board to approve sending next year's school budget to the county superintendent of county schools for his review... Full story »

LEBANON — The public is invited to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Lebanon Borough School, 6 Maple St. Students and speakers present a special program Wednesday, March 24, at 2 p.m. An open house with refreshments follows until 4 p.m. For more information, call 908-236-2448. The school opened in September 1989 opposite the borough’s original school, which is now the... Full story »

WEST AMWELL TWP. — The township’s seasonal Farmers Market will return to the Municipal Building lawn on Saturday mornings after plans to move to a more visible spot fell through. Building on the foundation laid in the market’s first year, organizers this year are starting with a business plan and mission statement, said volunteer manager Ron Shapella. They’re also opening... Full story »

Article by Alissa Grosso FLEMINGTON — The borough is giving a one-time donation of $25,000 to the Dvoor Farm to be used for interior and system upgrades of the Case-Dvoor farmhouse and farm office. The money comes from Flemington’s open space funds. Borough Council approved the donation at its March 8 meeting. The work to be performed includes repair and... Full story »

Article by Lillian Shupe TEWKSBURY TWP. — An ordinance that updates the regulations regarding “vicious” dogs was adopted at the Tuesday, March 9 Township Committee meeting. The public hearing began on Feb. 23 but some questions were raised that required some research by the township attorney, so it was adjourned until this week. Under the new rules, the municipal... Full story »