Category: archives

  • Locally, party affiliation can, should be irrelevant

    It’s a shame that so few of Lawrence Township’s registered voters participated in the November elections, and it’s a shame that many of these voters let national party affiliation get in the way of local politics. But who can blame them? A candidate only stands a chance if he or she lines up with the…

  • New Hanover race a tie

    Absentee ballots bring count to 170-170 Late Wednesday, Burlington County freeholders’ Web site posted the final vote count for the New Hanover Township Committee race including absentee ballots, indicating that Democratic candidate Sharon Atkinson received 170 votes and Republican incumbent Dennis Roohr also received 170 votes. On election night, Nov. 6, the votes were 165-161…

  • EDITORIAL: Time to abolish death penalty in New Jersey

       The state Legislature appears ready to do something it should have done a long time ago: abolish capital punishment.    Assembly Speaker Joe Roberts and Assembly Speaker Pro-Tempore Wilfredo Caraballo announced last week at a press conference featuring Sister Helen Prejean, the anti-death penalty activist, that they plan to schedule a vote in December on a…

  • ‘Thirteen Past Midnight’ at LHS Thursday, Friday and Saturday

    "Thirteen Past Midnight," By Bill St. John and directed by Lorie Baldwin, will run Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. at Lawrence High School. The show is about a murder mystery game (in the vein of Clue) gone terribly wrong when someone is murdered for real. Tickets are $5 in advance, $6 at the…

  • Movie Times for the Week of Nov.16-22

    Movies and times are valid from Nov. 16-22. Because of the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, it is wise to call the theater before leaving home. EAST BRUNSWICK MEGA MOVIES AT BRUNSWICK SQUARE (732-651-6342): Hitman (R) Wed. 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:20, 9:40; Thurs. 2:30, 4:50, 7:20, 9:40. This Christmas (PG) Wed. 12:35, 3:20, 6:20, 9:05;…

  • Committee tables wind power policy

    By John Patten Managing Editor    A decision to consider recommendations from the Sourland Planning Council took the wind out of the sails of an ordinance setting guidelines for wind energy systems, Monday.    The ordinance would create specifications for wind generators, making them conditional uses in the township’s agriculture, mountain, cultural and corporate development zones.    The…

  • Florence football: Title streak ends at 4

    By Sean Moylan, Sports Writer    As the final seconds ticked off the game clock, it was easy to find oneself looking at Highland Park’s backfield, and searching for the next Joe Pisarcik while anticipating the Florence version of the Miracle at the Meadowlands.    But Pisarcik never materialized and there were no miracle fumbles as Highland…

  • RHS boys place 8th

    By Sean Moylan, Sports Writer    In this past Saturday’s NJSIAA Group I State Championships, sophomore Nick Lachman’s personal record 17:16 time was the best time any Robbinsville High runner has ever posted at the Holmdel course.    Running like a real pro, Lachman mastered the bowl and, as a result, placed 13th as an individual.    ”He…

  • Volunteers work to stock pantries of those in need

    By Anthony V. Coppola, Staff Writer    With the holidays approaching, local food pantries are preparing to make the season a memorable one for needy members of the community.    Susan Rosser, director of the Harvest of Hope food pantry inside the parish hall of the Rose of Sharon Lutheran Church in North Hanover, said with 97…