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  • Planners hear early Brunswick Pike plan

    Consultant reveals details of redevelopment goals. By: Lea Kahn    The township Planning Board got its first look Monday at a draft version of the Brunswick Pike South Redevelopment Plan prepared by Township Planning Consultant Philip Caton.    Mr. Caton outlined the proposed redevelopment plan for the Planning Board, noting that it divides the redevelopment area into…

  • City’s commitment to trees recognized by foundation

    Bordentown City has been recognized as a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation. By: Scott Morgan    BORDENTOWN CITY — For the sixth time, the city has been recognized as a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation.    According to the foundation, the honor recognizes the city’s "commitment to its community…

  • The race for change

    Charter petition organizers continue efforts By:Roger Alvarado    Despite facing a major uphill struggle to come up with more than 1,000 signatures within one week, a group of residents circulating a petition to change Hillsborough’s form of government says it is not giving up. Confused about government charters?    Whether or not the Township Committee beats a…

  • College at 16?

    Local girls bring the experience to high schoolers. By: Lea Kahn    Girl Scouts Ann Willis and Jessica Hedden spent a weekend at Salve Regina University in Rhode Island last spring, getting a taste of what it’s like to be a college student. The Lawrence High School juniors will now be responsible for providing other township…

  • Dragos guides tennis squad to a 9-1 mark

    By: Sean Moylan    The Florence Township Memorial High School coed varsity tennis squad continues to be the best kept secret in Burlington County despite the fact that it continues to topple one league giant after another.    "We are the Cinderella of the division. The small school with only three courts and no (practice) wall," said…

  • Nurse admits to Manville man’s murder

    Michael Strenko remembered by family and friends By: Roger Alvarado    Though the anguish, nightmare and devastation felt by borough resident Michael Strenko’s family and friends over his death continue, former Somerset Medical Center nurse Charles Cullen’s confession to murdering Mr. Strenko offered some closure, but many are still angry.    On April 29, Mr. Cullen confessed…

  • POLICE BEAT

    FLORENCE    Police charged 22-year-old Kenneth Shinn Jr. of Burlington with driving while intoxicated and resisting arrest after finding him asleep in his car around 2 a.m. Sunday.    According to police, officers found Mr. Shinn parked at the Wawa food store on Route 130 and Cedar Lane, asleep and with the engine running. Officers smelled alcohol…

  • Human Resources Committee seeks connectors

    Neighbors needed to welcome township newcomers. By: Lea Kahn    When Rich McLaughlin moved to his new home on Merritt Drive about 18 months ago, he knew very little about his new neighborhood or Lawrence Township.    But a neighbor who lived down the street reached out to him and showed him around the town.    Now, Mr.…

  • Golfers keep poise in tough matches

    BOYS GOLF By:John Haley    Nothing has come easy for the South Brunswick High School golf team this season.    After rolling through the 2003 season unbeaten en route to the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament championship, the Vikings have endured some turbulence this season — win or lose.    Over the past three weeks, the action has been…