Category: archives
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LAWRENCE: Mount becomes mayor after council deadlock
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer In a contentious reorganization meeting that lasted more than twice as long as usual on New Year’s Day, Township Council selected Councilwoman Pam Mount to serve in the ceremonial post of mayor for this year. The level of acrimony reached the point that the Rev. Marella Holmes, who gave…
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LAMBERTVILLE: Asaro, Pittore take oaths as council members
Cheryl Pittore holds the Bible as her husband, Ronald Pittore (center), takes the oath of office, administered by city attorney Philip Faherty III.
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ROXEY BALLET RECEIVES GRANT FROM THE HORIZON FOUNDATION FOR NEW JERSEY FOR $10,000 TO FUND THE ARTS EDUCATION INITIATIVE
BY: The Roxey Ballet Lambertville, NJ – The Roxey Ballet has received a grant in the amount of $10,000 from The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey. The grant will fund the Arts Education Initiative "Total Dance Access" of the Roxey Ballet. "We are grateful to the Horizon Foundation for their support. This grant will enable…
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East Meets West
Cotsen Children’s Library Master puppeteer Hua Hua Zhang shares stories of China and America with the help of her beautiful and amazing puppets! Explore the ancient art of Chinese puppetry with Hua Hua, who has received numerous awards for excellence and has made appearances at the Jim Henson International Festival of Puppet Arts. Cotsen Children’s…
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LAWRENCE: Township urges radon testing
In cooperation with the state Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Radon Program, Lawrence Township has designated January Radon Action Month. Radon is a radioactive gas that comes from the breakdown of naturally occurring uranium in soil and rock. It enters homes through openings that are in contact with the ground, such as cracks in…
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LAWRENCE: Col. Hand march rings in new year with bell replica
Greg Puliti rings the Liberty Bell outside the Municipal Building before marching to Trenton. Staff photo by John Keating.
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LAWRENCE: Rising from the flames
Historical Society New Year’s Eve Hogmanay tradition turns bad memories to ashes By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Rick Joyce knew exactly what bad things he wanted to get rid of and he wrote it down on a scrap of paper. It was actually one word — “Bush.” Paper in hand, Mr. Joyce walked…
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Second Class of NJ Parole Recruits Graduates from Police Academy Nineteen State Parole Officer Recruits Graduate from Somerset County Police Academy
Class Trained Alongside Municipal Police Officer Recruits BY: New Jersey State Parole Board SOMERVILLE – New Jersey’s newest class of parole officer recruits graduated today from Somerset County Police Academy – the second parole officer recruit class, after the class of June 24, 2008, to train in a police academy alongside municipal police officer recruits.…
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LAMBERTVILLE: City meets COAH housing plan deadline
Town is obligated to build 11 new units by 2018 By Linda Seida, Staff Writer LAMBERTVILLE — The city met the state’s Dec. 31 deadline to file an affordable housing plan with a day to spare. The city is obligated to build 11 new units by 2018. That is the number the state determined is…
