Category: archives
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Sports court to serve as ice skating rink
Allentown officials plan to convert Steven Reid facility for winter use. By: Mark Moffa ALLENTOWN As temperatures begin to drop, the Borough Council is thinking of winter. Last week, the council took steps to ensure residents will have a place to go ice skating. At an Oct. 23 meeting, members approved construction of an…
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Developer demands board memberstep aside for hearings
Remarks at meeting cause attorney to ask for Marian Fenwick-Freeman’s recusal By:Alec Moore The attorney representing the developer of a proposed car wash near Mountain View Plaza on Route 206 is taking legal action to have Planning Board member Marian Fenwick-Freeman removed from hearing his client’s application. Ms. Fenwick-Freeman received notice Tuesday that a document…
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Upcoming events
For the week of November 1. By: Saturday, Nov. 3 Allentown United Methodist Church is holding its Country Bazaar and Auction from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Auction begins at 10 a.m. at the church, 23 Church St., Allentown. *** Millstone Township Community Education is offering baby-sitting instructions for teens and pre-teens. For fees…
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Open space tax goes to voters
Community members can decide whether or not to preserve land and prevent developement. By: Brian Shappell Local officials are calling for voters to support a 2-cent tax increase to pay for open space purchases in the county. The question will be on the ballot Tuesday. Polls are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aside from…
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Township zoners deny landscaper’s facility request
By: Marianne Hooker On Oct. 10, the Hopewell Township Zoning Board of Adjustment denied a use variance request from a landscaper who was seeking to build an office and equipment facility in a residential neighborhood on Reed Road. Thomas Lee Fisher, who lives at 240 Federal City Road, was proposing to build, on a vacant…
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Miller, Holmes are proactive
LEDGER FORUM I would like to commend The Lawrence Ledger on its recent endorsement of Councilman Rick Miller and Councilman Mark Holmes for re-election to the Lawrence Township Council. I have known Rick and Mark, and their families for many years. They are both lifelong residents of Lawrence Township and are committed to providing honest,…
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Marks receives high marks
LEDGER FORUM I had the pleasure of serving the people of Lawrence Township as a Township Council member in the mid-’90s. I am writing to encourage your readers to support a great public servant, Mercer County Freeholder candidate Ira Marks. Ira provided outstanding service to the people of Lawrence Township in many different capacities over…
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Auction’s proceeds to help buildnew Woodfern School playground
The Home and School Association of the Woodfern Elementary School is hoping to improve the school’s playground equipment and is hosting a tricky tray auction Friday to get started. "Although not an auction in the true sense of the word, the event will be lots of fun," notes Irene Czernikowski, event chairperson. "The number of…
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MHS harriers look to next year
Lack of numbers leads to forfeit in finale By: Rudy Brandl Lack of numbers finally caught up with the Manville High cross country team last week. The Mustangs finished the season in rather quiet fashion. Veteran head coach Tony Treonze opted not to compete in Saturday’s Central Jersey Group 1 Championships at Holmdel Park. Since…
