Category: archives
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LAWRENCE: New guide encourages trail use
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer “Happy trails to you” — that could be the theme of Lawrence Township’s recently published trail guide, which lists and describes 15 walking paths in the township’s preserved open space parks. “(The point of) the guidebook is to introduce people who live in Lawrence to these wonderful places, all…
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ALLENTOWN: POLICE BEAT
Police charged a borough juvenile with possession of marijuana under 50 grams June 7. Police said they were called to an area off South Main Street where the juvenile was discovered with marijuana. * * * Cote J. Keim, 26, of Cream Ridge, turned himself in to police June 8 for failing to appear in…
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BORDENTOWN CITY: Judge rejects plea deal
Former treasurer charged with theft By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer Former Bordentown Historical Society Treasurer Barry Hausser may go to court this summer on charges of stealing over $84,000 from the organization after a Superior Court judge approved the state’s request to reject a plea deal. On June 12, Mr. Hausser appeared before Judge Thomas…
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ROBBINSVILLE: Housing attorney discusses higher bills
by Melissa L. Gaffney, Staff Writer ROBBINSVILLE — The affordable housing attorney fees discussed last month will again be up for payment approval next week after representatives from the Princeton-based firm Mason, Griffin & Pierson explained some apparent iscrepancies during a recent Township Council meeting. Allison Zangrilli, the township’s Council on Affordable Housing attorney, and…
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FLORENCE: Teacher ready to pedal for ‘Runaways’ benefit
By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer Summer trips are not unusual for those in the teaching profession, but Florence Riverfront School faculty member Rebecca Kardos has something a bit different planned. Her 500-mile trip will be done by bicycle and will benefit a home for runaways. From July 12 to 18, Ms. Kardos, 42, of Pinehurt…
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BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Gubernatorial candidate campaigns ‘for the people’
Kostas Petris, 35, of Bordentown Township is running as an independent candidate for governor.
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ROBBINSVILLE: Township amends EMS agreement with Hightstown
by Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer ROBBINSVILLE — Changes to the township’s emergency medical services agreement with Hightstown will have little to no effect on Robbinsville’s finances, according to Mayor Dave Fried. On Monday, the Hightstown Borough Council approved a resolution altering its contact with Robbinsville and reducing the amount the borough will spend on EMS…
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ROBBINSVILLE: Township working with Field House owner
by Melissa L. Gaffney, Staff Writer ROBBINSVILLE – The township’s construction official said Monday that the owner of the Robbinsville Field House is working with the township and school district to addressing any safety concerns. Bob Corby said he reviewed the Field House’s file and reached out to the owner, Chris Vernon, following a collapse…
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LAWRENCE: Aid loss thwarts district
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer School district officials said they are disappointed at the loss of nearly $1 million in anticipated federal economic stimulus money — dollars that they say could have been used to expand programs and provide more training for teachers. Superintendent Philip Meara said this week that the money would have…
