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  • Creative resolutions provide achievable goals for new year

    MOST THINGS CONSIDERED By: Minx McCloud    According to my research, the tradition of making New Year’s resolutions dates back to the early Babylonians. Their most popular resolution was to return borrowed farm equipment, although the source of my research is a bit of a wag, so he may have had his tongue firmly in cheek…

  • Local nursing homes receive good grades

    State issues report on facilities. By: Al Wicklund    South Brunswick area nursing homes are doing better than the state average, according to the annual report cards compiled by the state Department of Health and Senior Services.    Two homes, one in South Brunswick and the other in Franklin on the South Brunswick border, were both rated…

  • Hopewell girls use of ball controlensures win over Burlington City

    GIRLS BASKETBALL By: Matt Nalbone    The Hopewell Valley Central High School girls basketball season has not gone as well as the Lady Bulldogs might have wanted it to so far, but there was a glimmer of hope this past week.    The Lady Bulldogs took part in the Perth Amboy Holiday Tournament and finished in fourth…

  • Forecast:Rough weatherahead in 2002

    EDITORIAL: Look for a difficult year as Hillsborough faces many challenges    Few would disagree that 2001 was a tough year, with many difficult changes and events facing Hillsborough residents.    But we expect to see an even tougher year in 2002, especially for local leaders and residents. Many troubling issues are gathering like storm clouds on…

  • Former Foxmoor man pleads guilty to attempted murder

    Thomas LaSalle reaches plea agreement with Mercer County prosecutor’s office regarding October 2000 incident. By: Mark Moffa    TRENTON — Former Foxmoor resident Thomas LaSalle on Thursday pleaded guilty to attempted murder, accepting an offer from the Mercer County prosecutor’s office.    Mr. LaSalle, 33, formerly of Wyndham Place, was accused of stabbing his wife, Angela, 29,…

  • Planning for retirement

    Joyce Copleman ends long run on Planning Board. By: Lea Kahn    When outgoing Planning Board member Joyce Copleman moved to Titus Avenue in 1974, Lawrence Township was a pleasant community. It was easy to make a left turn onto Main Street. There were fewer traffic lights and less traffic.    Mrs. Copleman was happy with her…

  • Police Department getting ‘face-lift’

    Washington welcomes new chief, new uniforms and new attitude. By: Mark Moffa    WASHINGTON — A lot has changed within the Police Department since March.    The obvious change is that Chief Paul Krych and Lt. Ralph Fiasco resigned amid controversy and allegations of harassment and intimidation.    But other changes have taken place as well, many attempting…

  • Sun National leases key Pennington site…

    Vacant for two years since First Union pulled up stakes, the building has been leased by Sun National Bank, which expects to open it for business in a few months. By: John Tredrea    In any town of any size, an address like 1 N. Main St. is self-explanatory in terms of location and importance.    Mention…

  • Township welcomes 3 new officers

    The new officers were sworn in Dec. 18. By: Lea Kahn    Three new police officers were sworn into duty Dec. 18 by Mayor Pam Mount at Township Council’s last meeting of the year.    Patrolmen Sean Kerins, Christopher Longo and Hector Nieves completed their police training and graduated from the Burlington County Police Academy last month.…