• HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: GOP hopeful comments on Dems’ advertisement

    By John Tredrea, Special Writer    On Monday, Republican Township Committee candidate, Ashley Kerr, responded to an advertisement — run in an area newspaper last week by the Democratic Committee of Hopewell Township — that said she had filed for bankruptcy last year.    In a telephone interview, Ms. Kerr said: “Please be assured that my bankruptcy…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Storm alters leaf collection plan

    Last weekend’s snowstorm and the downed tree branches it caused are forcing the township to suspend its planned leaf collection schedule in order to clear brush from the storm. Township public affairs coordinator Ron Schmalz said Tuesday night that the schedule would be altered to allow workers to collect branches brought down by the storm.…

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  • AROUND CRANBURY: Brainerd preaching to Indians topic of society forum

    Lorraine Sedor    This evening, the Cranbury Historical and Preservation Society will hold its annual meeting and potluck supper beginning at 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall of the First Presbyterian Church.    Members and friends are invited to bring their own dinnerware and cutlery and a covered dish to share. Beverages are provided.    A harvest gift shop…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Emergency information should be easier to get

    By John Tredrea, Special Writer    LAMBERTVILLE — The city is installing a new reverse 9-1-1 system that will quickly send emergency information to homes, businesses and cell-phone users.    ”Hurricane Irene taught us that we needed to find a more effective way to get emergency information to people here,” Mayor David Del Vecchio said.    The new…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Election provides opportunity

    EDITORIAL Despite a lack of local races on next week’s ballot, South Brunswick has an opportunity to make its voice known. This is the first election for the newly revised 16th legislative district. In addition to having one of our own, Township Councilman Joe Camarota, in the race, South Brunswick is now the largest community,…

  • JAMESBURG: 4 compete for 2 council seats

    David Kilby, Managing Editor JAMESBURG -” Republicans Sam Lawrence and Tom Meehan are running against incumbent Daria Ludas and Brian Taylor for two seats on the Jamesburg Borough Council. Sam Lawrence Mr. Lawrence said Jamesburg must learn to understand the changed economy of the state and country as it looks for ways to move forward.…

  • Township, Hopewell Borough fires under investigation

    By Ruth Luse, Managing Editor    Hopewell Township police and area firefighters recently answered two fire calls — one on Tuesday (Nov. 1) and the other, on Oct. 30.    Tuesday’s fire took place at a two-story, single-family house at 151 Lambertville-Hopewell Road, Hopewell Township.    The fire “doesn’t appear suspicious in nature,” said township Lt. Lance Maloney…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Candidates vie in newly mapped 16th district

    By Charles W. Kim, Managing Editor Two incumbents and four challengers are looking to fill three seats in the newly configured 16th legislative district. Incumbent state Sen. Christopher "Kip" Bateman, a Republican, is being challenged by Democrat Maureen Vella for the top seat in the district. Republican incumbent Assemblyman Peter Biondi would like to return…

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