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  • BORDENTOWN CITY: City taps new clerk, longtime employee

    By Jen Samuel, Special Writer    The City Commission appointed Grace Archer to the position of municipal clerk Monday.    After the Aug. 26 meeting, Ms. Archer was assigned cake duty, cutting slices for friends and government officials to celebrate her appointment.    Ms. Archer, a resident of Bordentown City, said, “(The city) has a very strong…

  • MANVILLE: Morgan graduates from union training school

    MANVILLE: Morgan graduates from union training school

    Completes four years of training    Michael Morgan, a resident of Manville, recently received an apprentice completion certificate from the U.S. Department of Labor after attending classes for four years at the Local 68 IUOE (International Union of Operating Engineers) Training School in West Caldwell.    The graduation ceremony was held at the Park Savoy, Florham Park.…

  • MANVILLE: Seniors to hear about pets on Sept. 12

    Senior Corner column By Gerry Klimowich, columnist    The Senior Citizens’ next regular meeting will be on Thursday, Sept. 12, when the entertaining and informative Mark Sopko will talk about pets. The senior citizens meet at 12:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the VFW on Washington Avenue.    Residents of Manville age 50 and…

  • MANVILLE: Scouts learn about local government in person

    MANVILLE: Scouts learn about local government in person

    Scout Nicholas Mattei asked a question at the Borough Council meeting.

  • REGIONAL: ‘Cat and Dogs Days of Summer’ wind down

       The Burlington County Freeholders have announced that the “Cat and Dog Days of Summer” adopt-a-pet program is almost over at the Burlington County Animal Shelter.    The program, effective through Aug. 31, features reduced adoption fees.    The reduced adoption fee for dogs will be $40 as opposed to the regular charge of $75. Cat adoption…

  • SPRINGFIELD HAPPENINGS

    By Michelle Marinello    Enjoy a great morning of community fun in a casual setting and meet neighbors at the “All You Can Eat Jacksonville Community Center Breakfast.”    The breakfast consists of bacon, sausage, pork roll, eggs, pancakes, fried potatoes, juice, coffee and tea. The event will take place Sunday, Sept. 1 from 7:30 a.m. to…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Papa’s new home is next door to Hamilton

    ROBBINSVILLE: Papa’s new home is next door to Hamilton

    Papa’s Tomato Pies, a century-old Trenton mainstay, opened its doors in Robbinsville on Aug. 22. Photos by David Kilby

  • POLICE BLOTTER

    Florence Township    Police arrested James H. Goehringer, 25, of Florence Township, at 3:08 p.m. Aug. 13 for an outstanding warrant out of the Camden City police department.    Police also issued him a local ordinance summons for reportedly consuming an alcoholic beverage behind the Town Liquor Store.    He was later released with a new court appearance…

  • REGIONAL: What parents can expect in the new school year

       When school starts up in September, parents can expect some changes, according to the New Jersey Association of School Administrators. Here are the items to watch for the 2013-14 school year.    New curriculum and testing —Schools are gearing up for heavily revised math and language arts curriculum standards, part of the launch of the…