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  • SPRINGFIELD TOPICS: From the April 2 edition

    By Jen Kokotajlo    Deadline for submitting items for this article will now be Sunday evening. Anything submitted after may not be included in the following edition. Any questions please contact me, [email protected]. Thank you for your understanding. * * *    NBC High School will perform its spring musical, “Footloose,” on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, April…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Township leaders oppose housing conversion bill

    by Audrey Levine, The Packet Group    ROBBINSVILLE — Concerns about compromising the township’s affordable housing obligation and municipal rights in general led the council to unanimously approve a resolution March 26 to oppose legislation that would allow for the conversion of age-restricted housing units to nonage-restricted units.    ”We are urging the governor to veto this…

  • CAMPAIGN CORNER: McGowan reacts to opponents’ comments

    Sherre McGowan, of Robbinsville     Dave Fried, Vince Calcagno and I believe it is important to establish our mutual desire that the council and mayor’s race be a positive experience for the residents of Robbinsville. Candidates should focus on what attributes, skills, and knowledge they will bring to the governance of the township. We have…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Pension issue delays budget introduction

    by Audrey Levine, The Packet Group    ROBBINSVILLE — Newly approved legislation allowing deferrals of pension bill payments has led the township to push back its presentation of a 2009 budget until April 16.    The state recently approved legislation to allow municipalities to participate in a reduced pension contribution program that will require payments of only…

  • NORTHERN BURLINGTON: ‘Footloose’ brings back the ’80s

    NORTHERN BURLINGTON: ‘Footloose’ brings back the ’80s

    Rehearsing for the Northern Burlington high School spring musical, "Footloose," are Emily Cochran as Wendy Jo, left; Angie Szwed as Rusty, center; and Gabby Arenge as Arleen, right. Staff photo by Phil McAuliffe.

  • ROBBINSVILLE: POLICE BEAT

       Corey Wolf, 29, of Trenton, was charged March 23 with possession of a controlled dangerous substance.    Police said Mr. Wolf was pulled over at 1:57 a.m. on Washington Boulevard after a random license plate inquiry revealed an expired registration. Police said Mr. Wolf was also found to have a suspended license and an active warrant…

  • Support for Wehrman

    Ted Lutz of Bordentown City To the editor:    John Wehrman is a “roll up your sleeves” commissioner who has been overseeing our Public Works Department for the past 18 years. He puts in countless hours to see that the department operates effectively and efficiently for the residents of Bordentown City. As taxpayers, we are fortunate…

  • NORTHERN BURLINGTON: ‘Footloose’ brings back the ’80s

    NORTHERN BURLINGTON: ‘Footloose’ brings back the ’80s

    The Northern Burlington Regional High School cast of "Footloose," the spring musical, rehearses a musical number. The play will be staged at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday at North Hanover Upper Elementary School. Staff photo by Phil McAuliffe.

  • CHESTERFIELD: Uncovering the conflicting life of abolitionist Richard Waln

    By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer    UPPER FREEHOLD —When Sue Kozel got involved in the creation of the Upper Freehold Historic Farmland Byway six years ago, she had no way of knowing she was about to be pulled into a historical mystery of national interest.    But, according to the Cream Ridge resident, that’s exactly what happened…