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  • Cobra chopper coming to VFW

       Pilots from the New Jersey Army National Guard will come into Manville Saturday flying the same type of helicopter the United States used for attack in the Vietnam War. By: Eric Schwarz    The event is part of the annual ritual held by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Thomas F. Kavanaugh Post 2290 to mark the…

  • Township signs three-year deal with local EMTs

    The EMTs have been working without a contract since 1996.    Lawrence Township’s four emergency medical technicians will receive pay hikes for the first time in more than four years following Township Council’s approval of the contract this week. By: Lea Kahn    Township Council unanimously approved the contract between itself and the Lawrenceville Professional Firefighters Association,…

  • Calvo reportedly threatens to quit school board

       Board of Education President Timothy Calvo reportedly said he resigned after storming out of Tuesday night’s meeting after a confrontation with a former board president. By:Eric Schwarz    Witnesses said Mr. Calvo told those in attendance that he was resigning after the former board president, Mike Fiure Sr., asked him for the chance to speak on…

  • Academy gives glimpse at police training

       The police department will be holding the Citizen’s Police Academy to provide a rare glimpse into the world of policing.    Academy students will receive training in community oriented policing, traffic investigations and enforcement, firearms and self-defense. They also will get a chance to ride along with police officers and get insight into practical situations.    "This…

  • Taxpayers should not have to support bigotry

    LETTER TO THE EDITOR To the editor:    In Laura Burshnic’s letter of Jan. 11 ("Princeton leaders unfair to Scouts"), she obscures both issues concerning private organizations’ rights and issues concerning health.    Regarding the former, the Princeton Borough Council’s decision to deny free parking for the annual Boy Scout Christmas tree sale was based on objection…

  • COMMITTEEMAN EYEING TRENTON

    Jack Mozloom considers run for Assembly seatSaying the Statehouse is the place he can "do the most good," Township Committeeman Jack Mozloom announced he is exploring the possibility of running for Assembly. By: Mark Moffa    WASHINGTON — Saying the Statehouse is the place he can "do the most good," Township Committeeman Jack Mozloom announced he…

  • Board of Education election set for April 17

    There are three three-year terms up for grabs on the Board of Education.    The annual election for the township Board of Education is set for April 17. By: Lea Kahn    Board President Mary DiMartino and Vice President Laurel Goodell plan to seek re-election. However, two-term school board member Gerri Hutner, has decided not to seek…

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  • Effective today, Pennington mayor steps down

    Pennington GOP must nominate possible successors By:Ruth Luse    Pennington Mayor Susan Riley is resigning at noon today, with three years remaining of her four-year term.    In a Jan. 17 letter to Pennington Borough Council and the borough clerk, Ms. Riley said, "Because of an unforeseen family responsibility and a major change in my business, I…