Category: archives
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Three mothers express support for GOP council candidate
We are writing to endorse Bob Bostock for Town Council. If you have a child in Lawrence Township public schools, you know us. If your child is a scout or plays on a Lawrence rec team, you’ve seen us. We are mothers who have dedicated countless hours in support of our children and yours, academically,…
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McCarthy notches 200th coachin victory
by Kyle Moylan, Sports Editor They settled for Mary Ellen McCarthy’s office. The seniors took it upon themselves to get into McCarthy’s office at the school and paint the walls red, white and black (the school colors). They also hung pictures and wrote notations about some of McCarthy’s accomplishments as a coach. The players involved…
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An 0-3 start could turn into a playoff berth for South Brunswick
By Ken Weingartner, Sports Writer After fighting to save their season, the players on the South Brunswick High football team are on the verge of extending it. The Vikings continued their rally from an 0-3 start by beating J.P. Stevens, 13-3, last week for their fourth straight win. It wasn’t pretty – it was the…
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Darrah Lane resident supports Engel, wants more information from both sides
Jim Cleak, Darrah Lane East I have tried to follow closely the campaign for Lawrence Township Council and with only a short time remaining before Election Day, I am only sure about one candidate: Falk Engel. I only know Falk slightly from attendance at council and other meetings but I have always been impressed by…
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Coffey withdrawal a good move
The recent withdrawal of Jennifer Coffey from the Upper Freehold Township Committee race and her endorsement of Steve Fleischacker and Stan Moslowski is a positive step for Upper Freehold Township. Steve Fleischacker, in spite of the unfounded political rhetoric of a small minority of political opponents, has done a great job as committeeman and mayor.…
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Crime edges higher in most area towns
by Jessica Ercolino, Staff Writer Most municipalities in The Messenger-Press coverage area saw an increase in crime during 2006, according to the Uniform Crime Report, compiled by the State Police and released last week The annual report outlines crime totals for every New Jersey town. The report shows the number of incidents of violent crimes…
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Resident says change Washington’s name
Editor’s Note: this letter is partly in response to that wriiten by Washington resident Charles J. Halloran, (“Don’t rename Washington Township”), which ran in last week’s letters. I think the name change, Washington to Robbinsville should take place. First because there are six other Washington Townships in the state, second the highway signs say Robbinsville…
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RHS football closes in on playoff spot
by Kyle Moylan, Sports Editor While Jason Gray has a sense of humor, he made sure his team was never the punch line of the joke. With a 7-0 win over Cardinal McCarrick last Saturday, Robbinsville improved to 5-2 in only its second varsity season ever. ”I would assume we’re in the playoffs,” noted Gray.…
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Utility work closes Route 206
By Audrey Levine A portion of Route 206 from New Amwell Road to Triangle Road was closed for more than three hours, and traffic was detoured around, while police and utility workers responded to a gas main break at 12:03 p.m. Oct. 25. According to police, a 2-inch gas main was accidentally ruptured while an…
