• Cast an informed vote for conservation

    On Nov. 3, New Jersey voters will be asked to support funding for open space, farmland and historic sites. While we’ve never shied away from passing statewide preservation measures, it’s always good to brush up on the issue to make an informed decision. Here are some reasons to vote yes on Ballot Question 1. Since…

  • It’s official: Distracted drivers are a menace

    Coda Coda • GREG BEAN I was driving down the Turnpike yesterday when a car with U.S. government plates passed me, and the driver was madly interfacingwithwhat looked like some sort of electronic device.   Well, I thought, President Obama might have signed an executive order prohibiting people driving government cars from texting while driving,…

  • LAWRENCE: Book displays town landmarks

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer     It has been nearly two years in the works, but a revised edition of “A Guide to Lawrenceville’s Historic Landmarks” was officially released to the public Sunday afternoon at Community Day.     Copies of the book were presented to Township Council at its meeting Tuesday night by Township Historian…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: City woman vying for ‘Winemaker’ title

    Linda Seida, Staff Writer    A city woman is one the contestants in a new reality TV show airing on PBS, “The Winemakers.”    Laurin Tomasino, 35, competed against 11 other hopeful winemakers for the opportunity to make and launch her own wine label nationwide.    The six-part program is airing Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. on NJN. It…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Local SMART bus gets money from federal government

    By Davy James, Staff Writer    New Jersey will be awarded more than $8 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation, $1 million of which will go to South Brunswick for its SMART bus program, U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg, D-NJ, announced Tuesday.    ”It’s critical that New Jersey residents have access to safe, reliable and efficient mass…

  • Dems emphasize shared vision

    Greg Puliti and Jim Kownacki, Lawrence     Editor’s note: The following was submitted by Lawrence Township Democratic Councilman Greg Puliti. Campaign Corner is available to all local candidates to present news releases and photos throughout the election season. Items for Campaign Corner or for Letters to the Editor column can be submitted to [email protected].    …

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Tradition continues

    Community Unity Day set for Oct. 17 By Davy James, Staff Writer    One of the most important days in the township for building a true community among residents — Community Unity Day — is right around the corner.    The event — officially named the Charlene J. Austin Community Unity Day — is scheduled for Oct.…

  • Ballet Arts Opens in Lambertville

    Ballet Arts Opens in Lambertville

    Samantha Silverman of Lambertville warms up in her Primary Ballet Class at Ballet Arts of Lambertville

  • BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Four seek office in Bordentown Township this fall

    BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Four seek office in Bordentown Township this fall

    Democrat incumbent Jim Cann, Bordentown Township Committee candidate.

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