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  • Council mulls crackdown on an alarming increase

    by Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer    The Township Council wants to cut down on the number of false burglar alarms to which police officers must respond.    It introduced an ordinance June 10 that would establish fines for false alarms from home and business security systems.    The proposed law also establishes an annual fee of $25 for…

  • THE STATE WE’RE IN: Michele Byers

    Learn about nature on a summer eco-cruise    School’s out for the summer, to the joy of kids everywhere. But learning doesn’t have to stop with classes, and a summer eco-cruise is a fun way to discover nature while keeping cool.    Eco-cruises blend the pleasure of a boat trip around New Jersey’s rivers, bays and lakes…

  • Council resolution seeks local enforcement rights

    Would affect Route 206 By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Township Council has called on Gov. Jon Corzine and the state Legislature to allow municipal police departments to enforce laws that deal with large trucks’ use of the New Jersey Access Network, in an effort to keep those big rigs off Route 206.    The council unanimously…

  • Robbins House a wonderful asset

    Allan McElhenny, Robbinsville I would like to make the residents of Robbinsville Township aware of a wonderful asset just minutes from their homes. On Windsor Road is the beautiful, historic Robbins House that is available for parties, meetings and other events through the nonprofit group, The Friends and Historical Society of Washington Township.    My wife…

  • Families bracing for new deployments

    Families bracing for new deployments

    U.S. Marine Cpl. Joe Zuza Jr. hugs his mother, Mayor Lillian Zuza, and brother, Edward, last month when he was transferred to California ahead of deployment to Iraq. Other Manville families have members returning to Iraq for second and third tours of duty. Photo courtesy of Kathy Quick

  • Farewell to Cranbury

    Farewell to Cranbury

    Brianna Hanson sings “Lean on me” with the rest of the class. Staff photo by John Keating.

  • GMB students say goodbye

    GMB students say goodbye

    Brian Genthe is all smiles after receiving his diploma. Photo by Suzette Lucas.

  • Lawrence 12-year-olds start District 12 tourney Tuesday

    LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL By Tim Falls, Sports Editor    The Lawrence District 12 All Star 12-year-old baseball and softball teams begin play Tuesday night.    The Lawrence softball All Stars host East Windsor at 8 p.m. at Central Park in their opener Tuesday, while the Lawrence boys play away against Florence at 8 p.m. on Tuesday.    The…

  • Council approves bond ordinance, open space

    Tract to act as buffer, officials say By Lisa Merolla, Staff Writer     ROBBINSVILLE — The township’s $1.6 million bond ordinance to purchase a 52-acre piece of land at the intersection of Robbinsville-Allentown Road and Circle Drive was met with approval from residents at the June 12 council meeting.     The land, known as the…