Category: archives

  • Media fails to question Obama

    Steve Allen of Montgomery To the editor:     I encourage New Jersey residents to consider some questions about Barack Obama as we move toward the presidential election in November. These are tough questions that, to my knowledge, no one in the media has asked Sen. Obama.    First, why does Sen. Obama associate himself with University…

  • Computer system helps fight fires

    Computer system helps fight fires

    By Audrey Levine Staff Writer    HILLSBOROUGH — It looks like any standard computer as it sits on a designated ledge in the front seat of a regular firetruck, but the Rugged Eyes computer system, designed to help firefighters during emergencies, is a nearly indestructible piece of equipment that may make saving lives a little easier.…

  • THE STATE WE’RE IN

    Missing the chance to lead on energy issues By Michele S. Byers Where has our leadership gone? In this presidential election year, you might expect the debate about our nation’s energy policy to include a wide range of long-term solutions to our oil dependence. Instead, political pandering and lack of courage has forced the debate…

  • Bordentown field hockey improves to 4-2

    BY: Sean Moylan Sports Writer     Even with stars Lindsey Bell and Ashley Bronston out of the lineup, the Bordentown Regional High varsity field hockey team still had no trouble beating Palmyra, 2-0, this past Monday at Bordentown.     “I’m happy with the win because last Friday we did not play well (in a 1-0…

  • Township briefs

    By Audrey Levine Staff Writer Open space reimbursed    Committeeman Bob Wagner announced Tuesday the township recently received $343,978 from Green Acres for reimbursement of the Burshnic Shamro property purchase in 2006.    According to Mr. Wagner, the total purchase price of the property was $800,000 and, aside from the recently received funds, the township has already…

  • Talk … then talk some more

    By Audrey Levine Staff Writer    MANVILLE — Several residents applauded the Borough Council after a unanimous vote to include a second opportunity for public comment at its meetings, beginning Oct. 13, despite a concern by Councilwoman Kathy Quick that it could turn into a “bitch session.”    Councilman Ted Petrock introduced the motion to include the…

  • District to limit public library’s hours

    By Davy James, Staff Writer    CRANBURY — The Board of Education voted Tuesday to reduce the number of hours the Cranbury Public Library will be open to the public during school hours.    Beginning Oct. 13, the public library will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday…

  • EDITORIAL: New Jersey and recycling: perfect sense

       There was a time, not too long ago, when New Jersey was considered a national leader in recycling.    Not anymore.    Back in the 1990s, New Jerseyans routinely took more than 60 percent of recyclable materials out to the curb in those green and yellow containers every couple of weeks. That meant more than six out…

  • Better solution than water line

       I have read that plans are proceeding to spend $1 million to extend a water line from Route 1 to 20 residents in Deans Pond area. The residents will each be assessed $50,000 to pay the cost.    I have not seen any figures on how many of the residents are for the water line extension…