Category: archives
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LAWRENCE: Matthew Shepard’s mom: ‘Tell our stories’
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Matthew Shepard was looking forward to life. He was attending the University of Wyoming in the fall of 1998, and he had gone to a bar to socialize. At the bar, he asked for a ride home. But that ride proved fatal for Mr. Shepard, who was gay. The two…
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LAWRENCE: Council OKs two-year terms for mayor
By, Lea Kahn, Staff Writer With little comment, Township Council gave final approval to an ordinance that changes the practice of electing a mayor for a one-year term to electing the mayor for a two-year term at its meeting Tuesday night. The ordinance, which amends the Lawrence Township administrative code, was approved by a 4-1…
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MANVILLE: Two issues seen as most important
To the editor: Forget all the ex-mayor’s recent desperate campaign lies, the election for mayor of Manville is a very easy decision when considering two very important issues confronting our future — flooding and gambling. A full-fledged multi-town flood commission is now in place under Republican leadership at the local, county and state…
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CMA Takes Home Most Wins at JASPER Awards
CMA PR Manager, Kaitlin Friedmann (left) and PR Account Executive, Meghan Higgins (right) accepted seven JASPER Awards from Board President, Rich Jack at the 37th Annual JASPER Awards Gala.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Rebutting Morelli elecetion statements Jill Popko, candidate, Bordentown Township Committee The former committeeman and mayor of Bordentown Township, Mr. (William) Morelli, wrote a number of incendiary and false statements in his letter to the editor last week (Thursday, Oct.27,2011). One of the few claims that held some truth was his opening statement that “most people…
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BORDENTOWN CITY: Halloween parade winners named
Winners of the Bordentown City Halloween Parade and decorating contest have been announced. They are: House Decorating Contest Winners: 1st 923 Route 206 (Carolyn & Harry Letts) 1st 164 Crosswicks Street (Cindy Lynch) 2nd 9 Heiser Avenue (Carolyn Martin) 3rd 228 Fourth Street (LaMont family) Honorable Mentions 50 E. Union Street (Sarah Delaney & Ginger…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Congressman Lance endorses Mitt Romney
Congressman Leonard Lance, who represents Hillsborough in the House of Representatives, has endorsed former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney’s bid for president. “Mitt is a solid fiscal conservative who is committed to lower taxes, less spending and lower debt and deficits,” he said. “He is the one candidate with the leadership experience and a…
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Roebling Museum to Host Christmas in Roebling
Roebling Museum to Host Christmas in Roebling December 3 Featuring Historic House Tours of the Village by Candlelight Roebling, Florence Township, NJ The Roebling Museum and the Roebling Garden Club are teaming together to host a magical holiday event in the historic village of Roebling, NJ from 2:00 to 7:00 pm on Saturday, December 3,…
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LAWRENCE: Council: The stripes to stay on Bergen Street
bY Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Despite the pleas of Bergen Street residents to remove the yellow and white lines that were recently painted on the roadway, Township Council is standing firm in its decision to keep them as part of its recently adopted “Complete Streets” policy. However, the council agreed to ask the Planning Board…
