Category: archives
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LAWRENCE: Station cleanup proceeds
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer The cleanup of the former Pit Stop service station at 1175 Lawrence Road, in the Eldridge Park neighborhood, is inching forward, according to Lawrence Township officials. The state Department of Environmental Protection has selected a contractor for the remedial investigation phase of the cleanup project, Municipal Manager Richard Krawczun…
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ROBBINSVILLE: Longtime officer retires from force
by Jessica Ercolino, Staff Writer ROBBINSVILLE — Now that Lt. Chuck Petty has retired from the Robbinsville Police Department, it might take more than one officer to change a light bulb. The 50 year old, who retired from the department Dec. 31, was often called “Maintenance Man Marvin” by his fellow officers for his vehicle…
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Pennington Crimpers Celebrates over 32 Years of Service to Community
Well over 150 customers attended the festivities to congratulate and give well wishes. By Pennington Crimpers EWING, – It is not often that a business continues and succeeds for over three decades to surrounding communities with such commitment, dedication and service; like Pennington Crimpers. A combination of an open house to celebrate 32 years of…
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LAWRENCE: Lawrence wrestlers still searching for win
By Rudy Brandl, The Packet Group Lawrence High was still seeking its first wrestling team victory after a tough Saturday morning in Somerset County. The Cardinals certainly expected to pick up a win or two in a quad meet at Hillsborough. They weren’t counting on beating the host team, but head coach Chris Lynne figured…
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Help thank fire company volunteers
Richard B. Roy Jr., committee chairman The time has come for the members of the Lambertville Fire Department to celebrate yet another year of service. The all-volunteer membership of the Lambertville Fire Department answer many different types of calls, participate in regular training activities to ensure their own safety, while protecting the lives and…
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Democratic objections fueled by partisanship
Bob Bostock, Township Councilman, Lawrence To the editor: I have to chuckle at the charge of partisanship that has been leveled at my colleague, Councilman Rick Miller, and me in response to our efforts to get the two Democrats on town council to agree to a transparent process for filling the current council vacancy.…
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LAWRENCE: Russ is a Harvard man
Lawrence quarterback heading to Ivy League By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor All the pieces fell into place to allow Anthony Russ to continue his football career at Harvard University next fall. The Lawrence High School senior received his likely letter last month to indicate that he had been accepted by the defending Ivy League…
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NEW HOPE: Traffic, parking rules given for Winter Festival
Road closures and restrictions for Jan. 24 NEW HOPE — The New Hope Police Department will implement the following road closures and restrictions for the 2009 Winter Festival Parade on Jan. 24. They will be in effect for much of the morning and part of the afternoon that day. — The New Hope-Lambertville Free Bridge…
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POLICE BLOTTER
Lambertville and New Hope The Lambertville Police Department has issued the following report: — Hamza Hajjat, 28, of Brooklyn, N.Y. was charged with DUI, reckless driving and two counts of failure to keep right on Jan. 6. Sgt. Robert Brown stopped Mr. Hajjat on Route 29 at 12:40 a.m. after he was observed driving erratically.…
