• LAWRENCE: Police blotter

       Copper pipes and air conditioner coils valued at $2,850 were reported stolen from a house under construction on Puritan Avenue between Oct. 2 at noon and Oct. 21 at 8 a.m. Entry was made through a basement window.    A New Hope, Pa. resident reported the theft of his Apple iPhone, valued at $600, from his…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Open space issue goes to voters

    Two sides battle over details on what the question authorizes By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor    Hillsborough voters saw a battle of roadside campaigning this week, as blue-and-white signs supporting the proposed referendum on use of some open space tax money sprouted up.    The signs saying “Support Our Parks and Open Space” (SOPOS) contrast with the…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: DelCore’s colleagues endorse him for re-election

    To the editor:    As colleagues of Mayor Frank DelCore who have had the privilege of working with him for the betterment of our community for the last several years, it is our pleasure to endorse him for re-election to the Township Committee.    Most importantly, we have been pleased to work as a team with the…

  • Vote Ramos, Collins for Township Council

    Nick Sferra, Lawrence To the editor: Regarding the letter “Mayor Kownacki is true to his word” Oct 24, clearly the writer is also enjoying some Kool Aid. The letter writer states “Council asked voters for permission” to exceed the cap and raise taxes 17% in one year. Asked for permission?    The unanimous council’s version of…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Scout project yields two community kiosks

    LAMBERTVILLE: Scout project yields two community kiosks

    Paul Cally earns Scouting’s top rank By John Tredrea, Special Writer    In use by West Amwell organizations and residents for several months now are two community display kiosks at the West Amwell municipal complex at 150 Rocktown-Lambertville Road. The kiosks stand near a one-story storage shed the township uses.    Both were built by Paul Cally…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Debate stirred by new traffic light

    Residents of Robbinsville Township showed their differences when it came to the new traffic signal the Township approved for installation at the intersection of Sharon Road and Gordon Road last Thursday. by Megan Morreale, Special Writer ROBBINSVILLE — Residents of Robbinsville Township showed their differences when it came to the new traffic signal the Township…

  • Committeeman endorses Carson for committee

    To the editor:     Next Tuesday, the voters of Bordentown Township will vote to fill a seat on the Township Committee. Dr. Rick Carson, a 40-year Bordentown resident, is running as the Republican candidate.    Rick is a decorated Vietnam veteran, having earned the Bronze Star and Combat Medic Badge for his military service. Rick holds…

  • CAPITOL NEWS AND COMMENT

    The following items are taken from reports issued by legislators and other items of political concern. Special elections    Sen. Shirley K. Turner, D-Mercer, Hunterdon, said she has requested a vote on her legislation, S2857, to eliminate the option of a special election to fill vacancies in the United States Senate.    Her bill was released from…

  • HAMILTON: Community rallies around Alexander

    HAMILTON: Community rallies around Alexander

    5K walk/run held Sunday to raise funds for family whose son awaits transplant by James McEvoy, Managing Editor HAMILTON — Approximately 100 people gathered at Mercer County Park Sunday in a host of different costumes and festive garb, but this group was there for a haunted hayride or ghost hunt.    Despite the event being Halloween-themed,…

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