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  • CAPITOL NEWS AND COMMENT: March 21

    The following items are taken from reports issued by legislators and other items of political concern. Emergency items    Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Ron Dancer that requires the removal of any equipment and markings on certain used emergency vehicles prior to their sale has cleared the Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee.    ”This is…

  • HAMILTON: Hornets reflect on success of ‘13-’14 hoops season

    by Josh Lashley HAMILTON — One can take a quick glance at the drastic improvement in the overall record of the Hamilton West High School boys basketball program from the 2012-13 season and the 2013-14 season without giving it much further thought.    However, it’s important to realize why the Hornets were able to improve from…

  • LETTER: Red Cross plays vital role

    To the editor:    As a board member with American Red Cross New Jersey Crossroads, I would like to share with you and your readers what the organization means me and my family, and what a vital role it plays in our community.    March has been proclaimed Red Cross Month by every president since the tradition…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Somerset Valley Y welcomes new CEO
  • LETTER: Everyone should have access to clean water

    To the editor:    Every person has a basic right to clean, drinkable water. Around the world, especially in developing countries, clean water has been a scarce commodity for generations in part due to their growing populations’ need for water, and actions such as deforestation affecting availability of water.    Women, who are the primary managers of…

  • ALLENTOWN: Residents still unhappy with sewer rates

    The utilities subcommittee comprised of members of the council has undertaken a study that is exploring other billing options. by David Kilby, Special Writer ALLENTOWN — As the borough continues to look for a fair sewer rate that covers the increasing expenses of the town’s aging sewer plant, consecutive Borough Council meetings have seen property…

  • LAWRENCE: $127,000 raised for St. Baldrick’s

    Charlotte Luckey hopped up onto the barber’s chair, squeezed her eyes shut and waited for the hair stylist to work her magic Saturday morning. By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Charlotte Luckey hopped up onto the barber’s chair, squeezed her eyes shut and waited for the hair stylist to work her magic Saturday morning.    Only this…

  • CAPITOL NEWS AND COMMENT: March 20

    The following items are taken from reports issued by legislators and other items of political concern. Farm to School    A six-bill legislative package sponsored by Assembly Democrats Robert Andrzejczak, Celeste Riley and Gilber “Whip” Wilson to financially support the New Jersey Farm to School program and promote healthier food options has been released by an…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Community celebrates St. Patrick’s Day

    ROBBINSVILLE: Community celebrates St. Patrick’s Day

    Township roads were filled with a sea of green March 15 for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. by Amy Batista, Special Writer ROBBINSVILLE — Township roads were filled with a sea of green March 15 for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.    The Robbinsville Irish Heritage Association (RIHA) hosted the fifth annual parade, which…