• ALLENTOWN: Residents concerned about speeding

    The problem of speeding motorists driving through the borough is ongoing, and residents, both long-time and new, have continued to bring the issue up with borough officials. by David Kilby, Special Writer ALLENTOWN —The problem of speeding motorists driving through the borough is ongoing, and residents, both long-time and new, have continued to bring the…

  • FLORENCE: Township battalion chief sworn in

    Township officials welcomed the permanent appointment of Kevin Mullen as battalion chief to the department with a swearing in ceremony during a Fire Commissioner’s meeting on Oct. 20. by Amy Batista, Special Writer FLORENCE — Township officials welcomed the permanent appointment of Kevin Mullen as battalion chief to the department with a swearing in ceremony…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Twins gain Eagle Scout rank

    ROBBINSVILLE: Twins gain Eagle Scout rank

    Care packages are organized and laid out at the Robbinsville Township Senior Center.

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Township should dis-invite Gov. Christie

       To the editor: I am writing regarding the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday for the opening of the first segment of the Route 206 bypass. This is the small section that connects Hillsborough Road to Amwell Road.    While I favor the bypass as a completed project, its a purely political and pre-election move to try and…

  • HAMILTON: Officials tout best practices

    Results in township to be eligible for 100 percent of possible state aid. HAMILTON — Township officials recently announced that for a fourth consecutive year Hamilton’s use of the state recommended best practices for local governments will allow the township to be eligible for a full 100 percent of its possible state aid.    Recently, Hamilton…

  • Vote yes to protect children at Bear Tavern Elementary

    Cathy Kavanaugh, Hopewell Township To the editor: I am disappointed in the judge’s decision to allow the referendum to move ahead. But the decision has been made. I hope that the residents of Hopewell Township will vote YES to this referendum question to allow my children’s school to enjoy a 25 mph speed limit as…

  • LAWRENCE: Police blotter

       Nasha Spady, 24, of Trenton, was charged with possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana after she was stopped for a motor vehicle violation on Brunswick Avenue near the New Jersey Lottery Commission building at 1:27 a.m. Oct. 16.    An Apple iPhone valued at $350 was reported taken from an Allentown resident’s tote bag…

  • PLUMSTED: District offers school choice

    Any student currently attending New Jersey public schools is eligible to participate in this program and choose to attend the New Egypt Schools. PLUMSTED — The Plumsted Township School District recently received notification from the New Jersey Department of Education of acceptance as a school choice district.    According to a district press release, beginning in…

  • REGION: Same-sex marriage ban shattered in Lambertville

    REGION: Same-sex marriage ban shattered in Lambertville

    Beth Asaro, left, and Joanne Schailey answer questions from the crush of media following their ceremony(right) in Lambertville’s Justice Center as the clock moved into Monday. Gene Robbins photos

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