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  • THE ROAD TO THE VOTING BOOTH IS FULL OF POT HOLES

    THE ROAD TO THE VOTING BOOTH IS FULL OF POT HOLES

    By Sunny Walker Trenton NJ, Nov. 1, 2011 – Miriam Martinez of Trenton is feeling the heat of battle in her run for Sheriff of Mercer County.  She is primarily self funded in her campaign as the first woman to run for Sheriff in Mercer County. Running as an independent against Democrat incumbent John A.…

  • MANVILLE: Tuesday’s vote could put state on path to allowing legal sports betting

    By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor     Voters are asked on Tuesday’s ballot to amend the state constitution to put New Jersey in a position to allow betting on professional and amateur sports events.     A “yes” vote won’t automatically legitimize sports betting here. In 1992, the federal government prohibited it in all but four states,…

  • LAWRENCE: Local, state seats up for grabs

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Township voters will go to the polls Tuesday to select three Township Council members — potentially altering political control of the governing body — and an assortment of county and state lawmakers and officeholders.    Voters also will be asked to vote on one public question, which asks for an amendment…

  • LAWRENCE: Simone plans outpatient clinic at office park

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Undeterred by the Zoning Board of Adjustment’s denial of a use variance for a residential drug and alcohol detoxification center earlier this year, developer John Simone is forging ahead with plans to put in an outpatient substance abuse clinic at the office park on Federal City Road.    Mr. Simone has…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Ex-Democrats back Biondi

    To the editor:    We are writing in regards to an Oct. 25 newspaper article covering state Assemblyman Peter Biondi’s battle with cancer over the last two years, and the genuine distaste we were left with after reading the response and statements by Somerset County Democratic Chairwoman Peg Schaeffer.    We have personally known Assemblyman Biondi for…

  • MANVILLE: Biondi deserves chance at re-election

    To the editor:     Peter Biondi’s dignity and years of dedication serving the public as Assemblyman deserve our thanks and best wishes or his coming re-election, together with an exceptional and outstanding team of (Christopher) Bateman and (Jack) Ciattarelli.     Like half the population, he is successfully battling an illness while still being productive and…

  • Next First Saturday of the Month Drop-Off Is Nov. 5

    Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders  BRIDGEWATER– The Somerset County Recycling Center, located at 40 Polhemus Lane, will be holding its next First Saturday of the Month Drop-off event from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 5.   As part of the program, residents can drop off up to eight tires – with or…

  • BORDENTOWN CITY: 180th anniversary bash set for steam engine

    Bordentown Heritage plans two-day event By Birgitta Wolfe, Managing Editor    BORDENTOWN CITY — Some look at downtown Bordentown and see the local delivery vans making their stops, drivers looking for parking spots, pedestrians glued to their cell phones — modern life alive and well in small-town America.    But then there’s Michael Skelly.    ”When I walk…

  • Mayor’s record defended

    From: Mary T. Clark, Allentown To the editor:    I am responding to the letters published on Oct. 27 that were critical of leaders of Allentown.    I have worked with Stu Fierstein for many years as a councilperson, a member of the Planning Board, and in numerous other local organizations. Stu is a successful business person…