Category: archives
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The SHRHS quandary
Drew Gitomer, Lambertville In recent weeks a number of letters have appeared raising very strong and very real concerns about the SHRHS school budget. It is a fact the costs per pupil far exceeds comparable costs of almost any other school in the state, large or small. It is all too common to take…
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ROBBINSVILLE: Future schools director talks to his neighbors
by Maria Prato-Gaines, The Packet Group ROBBINSVILLE — Schools superintendent finalist Steven Mayer stepped out in front of the podium at Robbinsville High School, talking with residents much like a coach would to his players — with emphatic hand gestures and driving enthusiasm, all in an apparent effort to rally the public. ”It’s important for…
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Brimmer lauded
Ron Firman of Bordentown City To the editor: Having lived in Bordentown City for two years, this May will be my first opportunity to vote for City Commissioners. My observations are as follows the two incumbents have served long enough and seem unable to implement new ideas. Another candidate has already served as mayor…
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CHESTERFIELD CHATTER: From the April 9 edition
By Nancy Mrzljak The Chesterfield Township Municipal Offices will be closed Friday, April 10, in observance of Good Friday. For more information call 298-2311 or visit the Township Web site www.chesterfieldtwp.com. * * * Crosswicks and Ellisdale Methodist Church Special Holy Week and Easter Events will be Holy Thursday, April 9, 7:30 p.m., Liturgy of…
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LAWRENCE: Water company sale moves forward
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer The public hearing on the pending sale of the Lawrenceville Water Co. to Aqua New Jersey Inc. was over almost as soon as it began Monday afternoon, lasting about five minutes. Officials from the two water companies and representatives of the state Board of Public Utilities gathered in the…
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LAMBERTVILLE: Poster auction finances explained
Nearly $5,000 of the proceeds will go toward expense of putting on the auction By Linda Seida, Staff Writer LAMBERTVILLE — For the first time in the event’s recent history, proceeds from the Shad Festival’s poster auction this year will not go entirely toward scholarships. Because of the worsening economy, nearly $5,000 of the proceeds…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Resident charged with sex assault
by Davy James, Staff Writer A township resident was arrested last week by East Windsor police on sexual assault charges against a minor. Dwayne Schwear, 46, of Dayton, was charged with sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a minor, according to police. Police were investigating a report by a juvenile victim…
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ROBBINSVILLE: baseball set to add to success
By: Kyle Moylan Sports Editor Considering the success Robbinsville has had recently at the Little League level, it wasn’t a surprise that the high school would produce good baseball teams. Even so, watching a team go from 2-21 to 16-10 and playing in the Group I title game was pretty cool. Baseball joins…
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LAWRENCE: Police seek bank robber
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer A bank robber walked out of the PNC Bank on Franklin Corner Road with an undisclosed amount of money Monday afternoon, according to the Lawrence Township Police Department. The man walked into the bank shortly after noon, went up to a teller’s window and handed the teller a note…
