Tag: Lawrence Township
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Lawrence Township names new police chief on a provisional basis
Police Lt. Christopher M. Longo has been appointed to become the police chief of the Lawrence Township Police Department on a provisional basis, according to Municipal Manager Kevin Nerwinski. His appointment takes effect Sept. 2, which is the day after Police Chief Brian Caloiaro retires following a 28-year career with the police department. Longo’s appointment…
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‘Girls Got Game’ in Lawrence; basketball clinic teaches more than the fundamentals of the game
Nearly 40 Lawrence Township girls showed they “got game” as they spent their summer vacation learning the fundamentals of basketball – as well as some life lessons – in a basketball clinic led by Coach Billy Chester. The “Girls Got Game” clinic, sponsored by the Lawrence Township Recreation Department, focused on teaching the girls how…
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Lawrence Township officials urge residents to cast a vote for planned ‘Hero Dog Park’ in grant contest; deadline is Aug. 31
Lawrence Township officials are urging residents to vote often in support of a PetSafe-sponsored grant contest to help pay for a planned dog park at Hamnett Park on Ohio Avenue. The deadline to cast a vote for Hero Dog Park is Aug. 31. The planned dog park would be the second one in the township.…
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Lawrence Township police chief set to retire Sept. 1
Lawrence Township Police Chief Brian Caloiaro is set to retire Sept. 1, capping a 28-year career in law enforcement. A new police chief, who will come from within the Lawrence Township Police Department, is expected to be appointed by the end of August, Municipal Manager Kevin Nerwinski said. The new police chief will start work…
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Lawrence to begin design of new trail at Colonial Lake Park
Lawrence Township officials will begin the design for a new section of trail along the west bank of Colonial Lake within the next few months. The township received a $75,000 grant to pay for the construction of the trail segment from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs’ (DCA) Local Recreation Improvement Fund in January,…
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Lawrence and county officials meet to discuss traffic concerns with approved warehouse distribution center
Lawrence Township officials – concerned about the traffic impact of a planned warehouse distribution center on Quakerbridge Road that was approved in June – met with Mercer County officials to talk about traffic issues. However, no firm commitments were made from the meeting on July 27. “Mercer County has not taken a formal position on…
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National Night Out: A night to enjoy good eats, become ‘familiar with’ police, community
When Faith Jasper was asked about her favorite part of Lawrence Township’s National Night Out celebration, her quick answer was “the food.” “I liked the hot dogs. I liked the music, people talking and the bounce house. It was really fun,” the 12-year-old girl said of the event, held Aug. 2 on the front lawn…
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Lawrence Township Council endorses proposed state reparations task force for descendants of slaves
The Lawrence Township Council has endorsed proposed legislation to establish a state-level task force to study making reparations to African Americans living in New Jersey who are descendants of slaves. The Council adopted a resolution in support of state Senate Bill S-386 and its companion state Assembly Bill A-938 at its July 19 meeting. The…
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NJDOH: Perform tick checks; babesiosis disease cases are on the rise
As residents enjoy summer’s weather, the New Jersey Department of Health has reported an increase in cases of babesiosis,” a disease that infects red blood cells. Babesiosis, caused by parasites and carried by ticks, can be severe for those facing serious and chronic health conditions such as kidney disease, according to Hopewell Township officials as…
