http://centraljersey.com/ The latest news from the centraljersey.com website! Newsys Template Engine The Beacon/news http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 newsys-2138828643 http://centraljersey.com/articles/2010/02/09/the_beacon/news/doc4b69d6d16716f121341170.txt Saturday was a frigid day indeed and just about perfect, if one likes cold weather,  for the Winter Festival in Lambertville and New Hope. It was so cold that by early evening, only a few people could be seen on the streets of both river towns. Thu, 4 Feb 2010 10:59:34 -0500 newsys-2142329562 http://centraljersey.com/articles/2010/02/09/the_beacon/news/doc4b69d091aa825865408376.txt    Fifteen seats on four local school boards are up for grabs in the school elections on April 20. Thu, 4 Feb 2010 10:59:34 -0500 newsys-2142655736 http://centraljersey.com/articles/2010/02/09/the_beacon/news/doc4b69d2405df31002151007.txt    An East Amwell resident gave voice to one of the worries inherent in the merger of two police departments. Thu, 4 Feb 2010 10:59:34 -0500 newsys-2141743366 http://centraljersey.com/articles/2010/02/09/the_beacon/news/doc4b69d2bd06d45578859616.txt    The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission has awarded more than $1.4 million to three river communities for transportation-related projects. Thu, 4 Feb 2010 10:59:34 -0500 newsys-2138828647 http://centraljersey.com/articles/2010/02/09/the_beacon/news/doc4b69d359ba790898302981.txt    LAMBERTVILLE — The Justice Center needs a new roof, and the City Council has awarded a contract for the job. Thu, 4 Feb 2010 10:59:34 -0500 newsys-2141743371 http://centraljersey.com/articles/2010/02/09/the_beacon/news/doc4b69d3f91709e203776595.txt    LAMBERTVILLE — The new traffic signal that is planned for a dangerous intersection is another step closer to installation now that JCP&L has completed the wiring, according to Public Works Director Paul Cronce. Thu, 4 Feb 2010 10:59:34 -0500 newsys-2141743369 http://centraljersey.com/articles/2010/02/09/the_beacon/news/doc4b69d4c944b0b247297810.txt    LAMBERTVILLE — The average homeowner will pay $37.32 less in fire tax if voters approve the Board of Fire Commissioners’ $586,328 budget Feb. 20. Thu, 4 Feb 2010 10:59:34 -0500 newsys-2141743368 http://centraljersey.com/articles/2010/02/09/the_beacon/news/doc4b69d56489f8f832211170.txt    TRENTON — Legislation that could bring back a tool that municipalities have used to meet their affordable housing obligations without having to build their own housing was taken up by a State Senate committee on Monday. Thu, 4 Feb 2010 10:59:34 -0500 newsys-2129496030 http://centraljersey.com/articles/2010/02/09/the_beacon/news/doc4b60bc02cb082845033717.txt    EAST AMWELL — A discussion Monday of the possible merger of Lambertville’s and West Amwell’s police departments was only the first of several public meetings, yet it already was clear a vocal group does not want the change to occur. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:08:24 -0500 newsys-2130006436 http://centraljersey.com/articles/2010/02/09/the_beacon/news/doc4b60bca93f5d6896303719.txt    Fifteen seats on four local school boards are up for grabs in the school elections this spring. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:44:17 -0500 newsys-2129458521 http://centraljersey.com/articles/2010/02/09/the_beacon/news/doc4b60bdc7a865d518267206.txt    Two local elementary schools are simultaneously facing Board of Education resignations handed in by two long-serving, highly regarded women. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:08:24 -0500 newsys-2126748192 http://centraljersey.com/articles/2010/02/09/the_beacon/news/doc4b60be9dc009c016049455.txt    LAMBERTVILLE — Resident John Miller has been honored for the innumerable hours of volunteer service he has given to Lambertville. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:08:24 -0500