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Urban Hope Act supporters regroup
Gov. Chris Christie has rejected changes to the Urban Hope Act, specifically taking exception to language that would allow Camden public school teachers to retire early.
Willingboro changes Saturday's pre-Jazz Festival event
WILLINGBORO — An event scheduled for the Town Center on Saturday in connection with the township's Jazz Festival has been canceled.
Soulful sounds and fireworks planned for Willingboro's Jazz Festival
WILLINGBORO — Officials knew it would be hard to top last year’s jazz festival, the 30th anniversary of the township’s most popular event, but they believe this year’s lineup will do the trick.
Fine Print: Christie Conditionally Vetoes Urban Hope Act Amendment
Governor likes law’s support of Camden’s “renaissance schools” but balks at early retirement benefits for teachers, staff
Hometown News Calendar for Week of August 10, 2014
ARTS
Concert Café Series. 7 p.m. Fri. Branin Road, accousitical roots-folk and bluegrass; Aug 22. The Lost in Brunswick Trio, classic rock. Bring a lawn chair. Village of Taunton Forge, Tuckerton Rd and Taunton Blvd, Medford. Free. villageoftauntonforge.com
Bordentown City farmers market celebrates agriculture
BORDENTOWN CITY — Better known for its turnpike and rocker Bruce Springsteen, New Jersey still has a healthy farming community.
WEST WINDSOR: Council opposes bill requiring release of bidders names
WEST WINDSOR — The Township Council approved a resolution opposing a bill that would require releasing the names of those who received bid documents once more than two of those packets have been requested and distributed.
Farmers Market Week
Secretary of Agriculture Douglas Fisher stopped by the Bordentown City Farmer's Market in recognition of National and State Farmer's Market Week.
Christie calls for action on bail reform; Assembly schedules Monday vote
TRENTON — New Jersey lawmakers heeded Gov. Chris Christie’s order to return to the Statehouse, and they listened to him argue for immediate action on bail reforms he said are long overdue.
Christie calls for special legislative session to pass bail reform
TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie has ordered both chambers of the New Jersey Legislature to convene Thursday to consider reforming the state’s bail system in time to meet a constitutional deadline next week.