Category: archives

  • BRHS boys’ soccer clinches playoff spot

    BY: Sean Moylan Sports Writer     According to some so-called experts, joining the Liberty Division was suppose to be the downfall of the Bordentown Regional High boys’ varsity soccer team. But lo and behold, Bordentown has a sparkling 9-4-1 and the honors and accolades are already starting to roll in for the Scotties and it…

  • Lawrence police officer charged with theft from PBA

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Patrolman Todd Sparks, a Lawrence Township police officer, has been charged with theft for stealing money from the Police Benevolent Association, according to published reports.    The 41-year-old patrolman, who is a PBA delegate, took $500 to $8,000 from the PBA coffers, according to reports. He was charged by the Mercer…

  • Town eyes apartments for seniors

    by Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer    The township is moving forward on preliminary plans to build a senior affordable housing complex on Georges Road in Monmouth Junction.    Mayor Frank Gambatese said the town has submitted a plan to the state Department of Environmental Protection for remediating an approximately 7-acre piece of between Ridge Road and Route…

  • English-only policy rejected by committee, but not board member

    By Eileen Oldfield Staff Writer    HILLSBOROUGH — If the Board of Education is going to consider a policy declaring English as the official language, board member Frank Blandino will have to make the motion — and may do so at next week’s meeting.    Mr. Blandino posed a question about directing a policy draft after hearing…

  • Cranbury candidates talk COAH

    By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer     CRANBURY — Both candidates for Township Committee say they will devote themselves to dealing with affordable housing obligations.     COAH released new round-three requirements in December, after its original round-three rules had been invalidated by the state Supreme Court a year earlier. The new rules were part of an…

  • Democrats plotted mortgage crash

    Bruce D. Seaman of Lawrence To the editor:     I don’t believe that the Democrats intended that our entire economy would go into free fall, but they did want an October surprise that would propel Barack Obama into the White House. They have succeeded beyond their wildest dreams. Let’s look at how it was done.…

  • Community Calendar: From the Oct. 16 edition

    Movie night     Friday, Oct. 17 — Riding High Farm on Route 526 will hold a movie night from 7 to 9 p.m. in Allentown. They will show the movie “Nim’s Island” in the barn. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. Proceeds go to support the programs…

  • DISPATCHES: Choppy economic waters

    by Hank Kalet, Managing Editor    Driving down Georges Road in Dayton, it is difficult not to notice the new bank building going up at the corner of Route 522.    The red-brick Amboy Bank, a very stable community bank that is expected to open its new branch by the end of the year, is a reminder…

  • Keep leadership with Quick, Szabo

    To the editor:    On Election Day, the residents of Manville will be making an important decision regarding two seats on the Borough Council.    I encourage you to look no further than incumbents Kathryn Quick and Steve Szabo. Together they epitomize the spirit and intent of public service and have the experience necessary to help guide…