McDonald’s Finally Gets Blessing From Historic Preservation Advisory Commission
It took a few go-’rounds, but the McDonald’s Corp. finally got the needed approval from the township Historic Preservation Advisory Commission July 18 for its new restaurant in Rutgers Plaza on Easton Avenue. The sticking point was architectural drawings for the new structure that will take the place of the former Burger King. Commissioners refused […]
McDonald’s Told To Be More Specific About Building’s Facade
McDonald’s has to provide a few more details about its planned restaurant in Rutgers Plaza before it can receive the township Historic Preservation Advisory Commission’s blessing. Specifically, the Commission members want to see details of facade treatment for the enclosed trash area. The fast-food company won Planning Board approval in November 2022 to raze the […]
Plan For RVCC Campus At Tulipwood Scuttled
A plan to convert an historic township building into a satellite campus for Raritan Valley Community College was scuttled, mainly because of renovation price constraints. The idea of converting the circa-1892 Tulipwood House on Hamilton Street into college classrooms was first broached in September 2021 by Township Councilman Ram Anbarasan (D-At Large). At the time, […]
Kingston Teen Searching For Village History
A 13-year-old Kingston resident is putting the final touches on a voluminous history of the Village and is looking for help in tying up some loose ends. Markus McParland, an 8th Grader at the Yinghua International School in Kingston, stopped by the township Historic Preservation Commission – of which his father, Glen, is a member […]
Rockingham Receives Renovation Aid
The historic Rockingham House in Kingston will benefit from part of a $25 million historic renovation program announced November 29 by Gov. Phil Murphy. The money comes from the federal American Rescue Plan and will be used to renovate a total of 10 historic Revolutionary War sites in the state, in anticipation of the nation’s […]
What May Be The Last Kingston Ice House To Be Razed
A decrepit structure on the property of the New School for Music Study on Route 27 in Kingston will soon be razed, but not before local historians get a last look at it. The structure sits nestled among trees and bushes on the property. The building that houses the music school is pre-Revolutionary War, and […]
Griggstown Canoe & Kayak Rental Building May Be Razed, Rebuilt For Flood Protection
The township Historical Preservation Advisory Commission got a sneak peek February 1 at what the owner of Griggstown Canoe and Kayak Rental on Canal Road wants to do to flood-proof his business. Owner Steve Androsko appeared before the Commission for an informal discussion about his plans to tear down the current building, move it further […]
New Kingston School Park Playground Equipment Gets Historic Commission Nod
New playground equipment targeted for the Kingston School Park won approval from the township Historic Preservation Advisory Commission at a special meeting on October 25. The property is owned by the township, but leased to the YingHua International School. Work has already begun on the project; Commission chairman Andrew Burian said township officials weren’t initially […]
Historic Tulipwood Home Eyed As Possible College Satellite Campus
An historic township home that has fallen into disrepair may be reborn as a college satellite campus. Tulipwood, located on Hamilton Street, is being eyed by officials at Raritan Valley Community College as a possible site for a satellite campus. The circa 1892 house was purchased by the township in 2003. The move to turn […]
Revolutionary History Comes Alive In Griggstown
Canal Road in Griggstown was once again trod upon by Revolutionary War soldiers adorned in their battle dress on August 28. Well, not really, but close enough. Re-enactors portraying members of the mostly African-American First Rhode Island Regiment helped with the commemoration of the 240th anniversary of the 700-mile march from New England to Virginia, […]
