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  • Liaison position approved

    Mansfield Township Committee votes to hire a part-time administrative liaison to assist with work overflow in township clerk’s office. By: Scott Morgan    MANSFIELD — The Township Committee last week voted to hire a part-time administrative liaison.    On May 26 the committee voted 3-2 to pass the ordinance creating the position, which has yet to be…

  • Outgoing seniors leave huge void

    Softball By: Jim Green    During his first two years as Lawrence High School softball coach, Pete Cino was able to rely on a talented core of experienced veterans.    However, the Cardinals, who produced winning records and advanced to the second round of the state tournament each of the last two years, will have a much…

  • School board sets pacts for LHS plan

    Five constuction contracts equal $18.8 million. By: Lea Kahn    The Lawrence Township Board of Education awarded five contracts for a combined $18.8 million for renovations and additions to Lawrence High School at a special meeting May 27.    The school board voted 6-0 to approve the contracts for general construction, steel, plumbing, electrical and heating, ventilation…

  • Obituaries for the week of June 3

    Mary Inverso    Mary R. Pisarro Inverso, 82, died May 25 at her residence.    Born in Trenton, she was a lifelong area resident.    She was employed by the state Division of Motor Vehicles before her retirement. She was a member of St. Joachim’s Church and its Senior Citizen Club, Chambersburg Civic Association, St. Francis Medical Center…

  • Novak places second in mile, 800 at Group II track championships

    By: Sean Moylan    Logic would dictate that Rob Novak and Jonathan Anderson should be bitter rivals.    After all, the senior Cinnaminson distance runner has often been the only person keeping Novak, who runs for the Bordentown Regional High School boys’ track and field squad but attends BCIT, from winning gold in the 1600 in every…

  • A smattering of itinerary for the borough

    FROM ROOSEVELT by Linda Schuster    With roughly three weeks left in the school year and summer fun on the horizon, we are marking our calendars for the month of June. It promises to bring a whirlwind of activity to the surprise of no one. Much is happening in our borough.    Let’s first say that May…

  • State planners cite borough changes in award

    Manville receives group’s redevelopment award By:John Patten    Manville’s work redeveloping Main Street caught the attention of the state planners association.    Borough Councilman Tom Weiss announced the New Jersey Planning Officials association recognized Manville with its annual redevelopment award at the May 25 council meeting.    According to the organization’s "Achievements in Planning Awards" book, Manville "has…

  • Brennan twins set for college challenge

    Sarah (BU) and Joe (VMI) take talents to next level By: Rudy Brandl    Sarah and Joe Brennan have been living together for 18 years. In a few short months, all that will change when the Brennan twins will go off to college.    The Brennans have played a big part in the Hillsborough High athletic scene…

  • DISPATCHES by Hank Kalet: Basking in the sweet sounds of summer.

    DISPATCHES by Hank Kalet:Suggestions on music that evokes the spirit of the sun. By:Hank Kalet    There is this song that’s been running in my head a lot lately.    It has the kind of easy beat and acoustic guitar, with a bit of Latin flair and jazzy bounce, that makes me want to open my car…