• LAWRENCE: Crime stats static, chief satisfied

    Mercer County figures mixed By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Major crimes in Lawrence Township do not appear to have increased in the first four months of 2009 as compared to 2008, according to statistics released by the Lawrence Township Police Department.    The number of reported aggravated assaults declined by one, from 6 in the first…

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  • LAWRENCE: Injustices faced by immigrants highlighted

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    John Nasir knew that when he converted from Islam to Christianity on Easter Sunday 2001 — an act that is considered a crime — there would be difficulties in his homeland of Kashmir.    Mr. Nasir’s fears were not unfounded, and he decided to move to the United States where he…

  • Police: Don’t leave valuables in parked vehicles

    Lambertville and West Amwell report rash of thefts By Linda Seida, Staff Writer     Police are warning residents to lock their cars after a rash of thefts occurred from vehicles that were all left unsecured on South Main, Quarry and North Franklin streets.    The five thefts occurred overnight May 3 and were reported to police…

  • COMMUNITY CALENDAR: From the May 14 edition

    Film screening     Friday, May 15 — NJN has planned a special premiere showing of “Bonaparte’s Retreat” at 5 p.m. at the Bordentown Branch Library. The public is invited and the event is free, but reservations are required and can be made online at njn.net or by calling at 800-882-6622. Gift baskets     Friday, May…

  • UPPER FREEHOLD: Township budget trims tax rate by penny

    But adoption follows wage and hour cuts, layoffs By Melissa L. Gaffney, Staff Writer    UPPER FREEHOLD — The Township Committee has adopted a 2009 budget, which represents an 18 percent decrease in spending and trims almost a penny from the municipal tax rate.    But the governing body was not exactly celebrating during adoption May 7.…

  • West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South Symphonic Band to Play at Carnegie Hall

    By Julie Kostrey The West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South Symphonic Band, of New Jersey, directed by Scott Collins and Anthony Pappalardo will be performing at Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall, on May 31, at 8:30 PM.  As part of DCINY’s “Excellence in Education” Series, this elite ensemble will feature favorites such as Selections from…

  • Self-publishing session slated at Lambertville Library

    To reserve a seat, call 397-0275    A workshop for writers interested in self-publishing will be held May 16 at 2 p.m. when the Lambertville Library will host the Central Jersey Authors Alliance (CJAA), a group of self-published authors whose mission is to bring exposure to their work.    Authors’ titles are diverse and include mystery, poetry,…

  • Somerset Valley YMCA Welcomes New Chief Executive

    Somerset Valley YMCA Welcomes New Chief Executive

    By Donna Dass SOMERSET VALLEY YMCA WELCOMES NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – PAUL KIELTYKA The Somerset Valley YMCA is pleased to announce that Mr. Paul Kieltyka has joined the Somerset Valley YMCA as our new Chief Executive Officer. Paul Kieltyka brings over 15 years of YMCA experience to the Somerset Valley YMCA.  He began his career at…

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