• SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Boy Scouts to have fundraiser

    by Davy James, Staff Writer    In these troubled economic times, the richest of corporations down to the noblest of local organizations have felt the impact of the recession. The Boy Scouts of America are no exception and it’s seeking aid from local residents to help fund some of its programs.    The Boys Scouts will be…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: YMCA project gets OK

    by Davy James, Staff Writer    The South Brunswick Family YMCA’s plan for expansion cleared its first hurdle.    On March 4 the Planning Board approved the YMCA’s application to construct an eight-lane full-size indoor pool, locker rooms, expanded lobby and a larger parking lot.    ”The Y staff and board are excited about the expansion plans,” said…

  • FLORENCE: District struggles to budget for charter school

    By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer FLORENCE — With school budget season in full swing, the district is working on calculating a new charter school into the mix.     In New Jersey, school districts are required to pay 90 percent of the per-pupil cost for a student in the district for each student at a charter…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Three school board candidates seek 3 seats

    by Peter Geier, Staff Writer    ROBBINSVILLE — Three candidates are running for three open seats on the Board of Education — a longtime incumbent, a board member appointed just last fall and a board veteran returning after a five-year absence.    Faith Silvestrov, who chairs the board’s Personnel Committee and is the Mercer County School Boards…

  • GUEST COLUMN: Lambertville environmentalists help save tax dollars

    By Amy Wells    Did you know the Lambertville Environmental Commission (LEC) and the Lambertville Recycling Committee (LRC) did the research that led to the new enhanced recycling program and helped the City of Lambertville generate over $28,000:?    That’s right. Not only is the new single stream program much more user friendly in allowing residents to…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: POLICE BEAT

       Daniel M. Ayad, 19, of Clarksburg, was charged March 5 with possession of a controlled dangerous substance less than 50 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia.    Police said Mr. Ayad was stopped at 10:03 a.m. at Route 526 and West Manor Way after a patrolman saw his car drift several times over the white fog…

  • LAWRENCE: Demand growing for health services

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Reflecting the downturn in the economy, the number of township residents seeking services from the Lawrence Township Health Department is growing, according to township Health Officer Carol Chamberlain.     The increase has been noticeable in the number of children — both preschool and school-age — who are relying on the…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Student arrested on weapons charge

    by Davy James, Staff Writer    An 18-year-old South Brunswick High School student was arrested on weapons charges last week after he was found by school officials to be in possession of a knife, according to police.    Robert Spahr, of Monmouth Junction, was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon on…

  • LAWRENCE: Community Conversation seeks residents’ input

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer What’s on your mind?     That’s what the Lawrence Township Community Foundation wants to find out in its third Community Conversation set for March 21 at The Lawrenceville School.     The event, billed as a chance to meet neighbors and discuss important issues, begins with an informal 8:30 a.m. meet-and-greet…

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