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  • Denney supporter

    Patricia Varga To the editor:    How encouraging to see so many residents running for City Commissioner, stating they are willing to devote many hours to effect a change in our community. But before we vote for our friend, neighbor, or relative, let’s look at this realistically and view all their qualifications and most importantly their…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: City taxpayers would pay more for LPS if budget is OK’d

    General fund tax levy, raised through local taxes, would be $2,880,743, a 6 percent increase over last year By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    LAMBERTVILLE — The average homeowner in the city would pay about $80 more in property taxes if voters approve Lambertville Public School’s nearly $3.29 million budget at the polls April 21.    The…

  • CHESTERFIELD CHATTER: From the April 2

    By Nancy Mrzljak    The Union Fire Company #1 pancake breakfast will be held Sunday, April 5 from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Crosswicks Firehouse. Everyone is invited; bring your friends and family and enjoy a few flapjacks and some breakfast sausage. All-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage, orange juice, coffee. Ticket price are adults $5 and…

  • Agency commends district for anti-bullying program

    Melody Powell, PEI Kids, Lawrence    The article titled, “School Chief: ‘no place to hide’ for students who harass others” from the Feb. 26, edition addressed the topic of combating bullying in the Lawrence Township Public Schools and mentioned anti-bullying programs in place in the schools.    As the director of prevention services at PEI Kids, an…

  • 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.