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  • ROBBINSVILLE: First-time teachers brace for new year

    ROBBINSVILLE: First-time teachers brace for new year

    By Melissa Gaffney, The Packet Group     ROBBINSVILLE — When you’re a teacher, you’re always a student.     That common notion in the education world proves inherently true, especially for the handful of first-year teachers in the Robbinsville School District.     Megan Bones, 22, of Lawrenceville, is teaching ninth-grade physics at the high school. She…

  • CHESTERFIELD CHATTER: From the Sept. 10 edition

    Nancy Mrzljak Nancy Mrzljak     Tel: 298-0567     Fax: 298-3936     [email protected]    The Chesterfield Hose Company Famous Chicken Barbecue will be held from noon until sold out, Sunday, Sept. 13, at the Chesterfield Firehouse on Route 528 in Chesterfield. Takeouts only, $12 per person. * * *    The Chesterfield Township Athletic Association (CTAA) will be…

  • UPPER FREEHOLD: Township hopeful of COAH certification

    By Melissa L. Gaffney, Staff Writer    UPPER FREEHOLD — There is a light at the end of the COAH tunnel for the township’s proposed 160-unit affordable housing plan, according to local officials.    The township’s plan for the My Farm community and the alternative Lakeside Village Square Center is in the process of becoming COAH-certified, Township…

  • MANSFIELD: Four charged in murder of Philadelphia woman

    MANSFIELD: Four charged in murder of Philadelphia woman

    The above 2009 Nissan Murano was owned by Lyudmila Burshteyn. Burlington County investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed anything suspicious involving it and the victim and/or the suspects on Wednesday, Sept. 2 to call Burlington County Central Communications at 609-265-7113. Investigators are seeking information on the whereabouts and activities of the vehicle for…

  • PLUMSTED: Veteran officer reinstated

    By Melissa L. Gaffney, Staff Writer    PLUMSTED — Officer Ernie Freestone, once deemed unfit for duty by now-ousted officer in charge George Titko, reported to work last week for the first time in about 18 months. And, he said, he could not be happier.    ”My family and I are extremely pleased to be going back…

  • CHESTERFIELD: Further fundraising planned for renovated church

    CHESTERFIELD: Further fundraising planned for renovated church

    By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer    CHESTERFIELD — The finishing touches were put on the newly renovated Chesterfield Baptist Church last week, and the church is now looking forward to expanding its reach.    ”In terms of workmanship, it went beyond what we expected,” said the Rev. Ed DeSilva, pastor. “Everything was stellar.”    The improvements, which included…

  • FLORENCE-ROEBLING NEWS: From the Sept. 10 edition

    Peg Dotson Peg Dotson     Tel: 499-3807     Fax: 499-3807     E-mail: [email protected]    Hooray! Shrimp Nite is coming back on Sept. 11 at the Wilitts-Hogan-Tonne American Legion Post 39 on Fourth Avenue, Roebling. Again, this year they are offering 15 large peel your own shrimp with homemade potato salad and cole slaw for only $10.…

  • COLUMBUS NEWS: From the Sept. 10 edition

    Peg Traino Peg Traino     Tel: 298-7476     [email protected]    ”Walking Soles for Fighting Soles” is the local Columbus team participating once again in the 60 miles over three days walk to raise money for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer organization. In 2007 this team raised nearly $12,000 for the cause. This year Carrie and…

  • NORTH HANOVER: None injured in school bus crash

    By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer    NORTH HANOVER — No one was injured in a minor school bus accident on School Road Tuesday, Superintendent Richard Carson said.    The bus hit the guard shack as it exited the school campus in the housing area of McGuire Air Force Base between 2:30 and 2:45 p.m., he said.    ”We…