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LAWRENCE: Deadline nears for school board candidates
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer With less than four weeks until the June 4 nominating deadline, only one of four Lawrence Township Board of Education members whose three-year terms are expiring has indicated an interest in seeking re-election. Michael Horan, who is filling out a one-year unexpired term, said he plans to run for re-election.…
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CRANBURY: Community information
Cranbury Township This historic community was built on Lenape trails that served as a main corridor between New York and Philadelphia. This made the community a popular resting point on the three-day journey between the cities. Due to the historic nature of the community and the buildings, Cranbury was listed on both the state and…
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LAWRENCE: New fire truck likely in future
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer A new fire truck to replace the Slackwood Fire Co.’s aging Snorkel 21 is inching closer to reality, after Township Council’s introduction of a bond ordinance Tuesday night. The $1.6 million bond ordinance earmarks $135,000 toward the purchase of a replacement for the 24-year-old Snorkel 21, which has been taken…
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PLUMSTED: Municipal taxes to increase
Plumsted Mayor Dave Leutwyler discusses the implications of the 2013 municipal bud´get shortly prior to its adoption at the May 1 Township Committee meeting. Staff photo by James McEvoy
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CHESTERFIELD: Committee on the fence over easements
By Nicole M. Wells, Special Writer CHESTERFIELD — After continuing discussion on a previously tabled ordinance on the installation and construction of fences at the April 25 meeting, the Township Committee is taking it back to the drawing board. The ordinance would allow fences within certain municipal easements with the permission of the Township Committee.…
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LAMBERTVILLE: Two arrested for strong-arm robbery
Suspects attempted to take a Princeton woman’s handbag By Ruth Luse, Managing Editor LAMBERTVILLE — Hunterdon County Prosecutor Anthony Kearns III and Lambertville Police Director Bruce Cocuzza reported Tuesday afternoon that a quick and well-coordinated response by several law enforcement agencies led to the swift arrests of two individuals allegedly involved in a strong- arm…
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Interfaith Caregivers Honors Hundreds of Volunteers who “Inspire by Example”
By Diane Blaszka Hamilton, NJ – May 8, 2013 – Last year, volunteer-powered Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County, a nonprofit serving homebound elderly and people with disabilities, provided free caregiving services to more than 300 people throughout Mercer County. On Tuesday, April 23rd, the organization honored the 253 loyal volunteers who made that service…
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LAWRENCE: Blind marathoner urges students to excel
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Charlie Plaskon has competed in nearly 60 marathons and triathlons since he retired from a teaching career on Long Island more than a dozen years ago which isn’t too shabby for a 69-year-old man. But what sets Mr. Plaskon apart from others in his age group is his total…
