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  • Nancy Ross takes the oath

    Begins her second term on Pennington Council Councilwoman Nancy Ross, Democrat, is being sworn-in for a second three-year term on Pennington Borough Council by Walter Bliss, borough attorney. Ms. Ross’ daughter Margo Carmean, 7, holds the Bible at the Monday reorganization ceremony.

  • Eggerts Crossing redevelopment continues

    Phase II of township project planned for 2004. By: Lea Kahn    Township officials are poised to begin the next phase of the Eggerts Crossing neighborhood redevelopment, including expanding Gilpin Park and installing sidewalk pavers on Johnson Avenue.    The Eggerts Crossing neighborhood is bordered by Eggerts Crossing Road on the north, and Newberry Avenue and the…

  • POLICE BLOTTER

       An Atkinson Circle resident reported a missing mailbox at 12:06 p.m., Dec. 30.    Police later found the undamaged gray top of the mailbox on the side of the road nearby. Police advised the resident to secure the top portion of the mailbox onto the base with screws so it could not easily be removed. ***…

  • Letters to the Editor, Jan. 8, 2004

    Who did it first? To the editor:     I would like to ask Jon Butler of Pennington one question. Here is a quote of his from the HVN published on Dec. 25: "The irony is that, among other things, sports teach the ability to deal with adversity. When your team loses, for whatever reason, athletes…

  • Former mayor takes county office

    Lawrence’s Pat Colavita sworn in as Mercer County freeholder By: Lea Kahn    Pat Colavita, former Lawrence Township mayor and school board president, has added anothera new title now — Mercer County Ffreeholder.    Mr. Colavita, 59, was sworn into office Friday for a three-year term on the Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders.    The Lawrence Township…

  • LETTER: Thanks for your help in our time of loss

    To the editor:    In response to the recent loss of our teenage son, so many people from so many communities came forward to be of help. Words cannot express how comforted we were by this outpouring of support. We would like to try to thank them the best we can.    The Rutgers community came together…

  • Christathakis looking for small improvements

    Wrestling By: Jim Green    Hopewell Valley Central High School first-year wrestling coach Pete Christathakis realizes turning a program around takes time. That’s why he’s looking for small improvements this year from the Bulldogs, who went 2-17 in 2002-03.    "In the first couple of years of turning a program around, I just want all the individuals…

  • Bus helps some run errands

    New Senior Center shuttle service will bring township seniors to locations on Route 27. By: Rebecca Tokarz    Township senior citizens and disabled residents who cannot drive can now get to the post office or bank without asking neighbors or family members for a ride.    The South Brunswick Township Senior Center is now offering a shuttle…

  • Lawrence wrestlers rout West Windsor South

    Wrestling By: John E. Powers    The Lawrence High School wrestling team proved itself to be a successful tournament club with strong outings at the Garden State at Princeton and Hunterdon Central Christmas tournaments last month.    On Saturday, the Cardinals started the New Year by proving that they could be an outstanding dual meet team this…