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  • ALLENTOWN: Town center issues at core of borough election

    ALLENTOWN: Town center issues at core of borough election

    Incumbent Audrey Mount. Photo by David Kilby

  • HAMILTON: Mayor, council, board seats up for grabs

    HAMILTON: Mayor, council, board seats up for grabs

    Much will be decided on Election Day in Hamilton Township HAMILTON — Next Tuesday, residents will cast their vote and decide who will be next mayor of Hamilton Township.    Mayor Kelly A. Yaede, the Republican incumbent, is being challenged by Democrat Barbara Plumeri and Antonio Gambino, an independent candidate.    Also on Election Day, four seats…

  • Resident wants a new voice for gun control

    To the editor:     While recently hosting a Team Rotarian Leader from Italy, he explained the annual requirements necessary to purchase and maintain a firearm in that country: $400 license fees, physical/mental exams and additional training on how to fire and maintain use of a firearm. As a result of these tough regulations, his country…

  • Committeeman endorses Carson for committee

    To the editor:     Next Tuesday, the voters of Bordentown Township will vote to fill a seat on the Township Committee. Dr. Rick Carson, a 40-year Bordentown resident, is running as the Republican candidate.    Rick is a decorated Vietnam veteran, having earned the Bronze Star and Combat Medic Badge for his military service. Rick holds…

  • Foley has residents’ best interests in mind

    To the editor:     I’m writing in response to Steve Alexander’s misleading letter in the Oct. 16 issue of The Messenger Press.    In that letter, Mr. Alexander disparages Flo Foley’s motivations for seeking office on the Upper Freehold Township Committee. In his own words, Mr. Alexander says that “in part,” Ms. Foley’s reason for running…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Scout project yields two community kiosks
  • HAMILTON: Christie makes campaign stop in Hamilton

    HAMILTON: Christie makes campaign stop in Hamilton

    Just six days before voters go to the polls, Gov. Chris Christie made a campaign stop Wednesday at JoJo’s Tavern in Hamilton Township. by James McEvoy, Managing Editor HAMILTON — Just six days before voters go to the polls, Gov. Chris Christie made a campaign stop Wednesday at JoJo’s Tavern in Hamilton Township Wednesday.    Gov.…

  • Women’s Education

    Women’s Education

    Shown with Ann Walker (far left ) are past state presidents of the New Jersey State Chapter, Ann Conway of Whitehouse Station, and Dena Brisby of Flemington ( far right) who also attended International Convention.

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Pet masquerade parade likes ‘Village People’ as best in show

    LAMBERTVILLE: Pet masquerade parade likes ‘Village People’ as best in show

       LAMBERTVILLE — Animal Alliance’s ninth annual Pet Masquerade Parade on Saturday, Oct. 19, at Mary Sheridan Park attracted close to 100 entrants in a variety of categories.    The fundraising event for Animal Alliance, a local animal welfare agency that runs a pet adoption program and low-cost spay/neuter and wellness veterinary clinic, raised more than $4,000…