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  • THE REGISTER NEWS: WRITE TO US

    We want your letters. They should not exceed 500 words and need to be accompanied by the writer’s address and daytime telephone number — information used only for confirmation and not published. Letters should be emailed to: [email protected] Letters published on this page are also posted at registernews.com under Opinions, where others are welcome to…

  • BORDENTOWN JOTTINGS: December 26

    Sat., Jan. 4    A musical concert, featuring the Capital City Gospel Singers of Trenton will be held at 4 p.m. at Mt. Zion AME Church, 36 East Burlington Street, Bordentown. There is no cost for the concert, but a free will offering for the benefit of the deceased and anointed Jasper T. Daniels Jr.’s Scholarship…

  • MILLSTONE: Fire company seeking volunteers

    The township’s fire company is seeking volunteers willing to give back to their community. MILLSTONE — The township’s fire company is seeking volunteers willing to give back to their community.    Currently, the staff maintains 21 active volunteers, according to fire officials.    Ideally, the township fire company is looking to recruit between six and eight additional…

  • REGION: Sen. Allen recognized by Arc

    State Sen. Diane Allen was named the Arc of New Jersey’s Legislator of the Year in the Senate for 2013. State Sen. Diane Allen, R-Burlington, was named the Arc of New Jersey’s Legislator of the Year in the Senate for 2013.    ”It is a true honor to be recognized by an organization like The Arc…

  • REGION: Bill upgrades penalty for ‘knockout game’ assault

    Legislation would call for a minimum prison term for an individual convicted of committing a brutal and potentially deadly assault commonly referred to as the ‘knockout game’ Assemblyman Ron Dancer (R-12) has introduced legislation, A-4549, that calls for a minimum prison term for an individual convicted of committing a brutal and potentially deadly assault commonly…

  • BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Warehouse could bring jobs, extra revenue

    The new 1.47 million square-foot warehouse for Grainger Industrial Supply could bring up to 700 jobs to the township, according to township officials. by David Kilby, Special Writer BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — It’s easy to miss the good news that municipal governments share, especially when it comes at the tail end of meetings that are three…

  • MEETING CALENDAR: December 27

    Tues., Jan. 7    Hamilton Township Council, reorganization meeting, 6:30 p.m., Town Hall Council Chambers, 2090 Greenwood Avenue.    Hamilton Township Board of Education, reorganization meeting, 8 p.m., Administration Building, 90 Park Avenue Thurs., Jan. 9    Hamilton Township Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Hall Council Chambers, 2090 Greenwood Avenue. Tues., Jan. 14    Hamilton Township Zoning Board, 6:30…

  • POLICE BLOTTER: December 26

    Robbinsville    Police charged Amber Vandertuyn, 26, of Moorestown, for driving while intoxicated and narcotics possession on Dec. 11.    According to police, a car driven by Ms. Vandertuyn was seen failing to signal a lane change on I-195.    An ensuing search of the car revealed a small amount of heroin, marijuana and drug paraphernalia, police said.…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Department announces new traffic priority system

    Township Robbinsville fire officials recently announced Opticom, a traffic priority system for emergency vehicles, is now operational at two dangerous intersections of Route 130. ROBBINSVILLE — Township Robbinsville fire officials recently announced Opticom, a traffic priority system for emergency vehicles, is now operational at two dangerous intersections of Route 130 — the Robbinsville Bypass Road…