Tag: Lawrence Township
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HomeFront’s founder announces transition from CEO role
Connie Mercer, HomeFront founder, has announced that she will transition from her role as CEO on Sept. 30. Mercer laid the groundwork for HomeFront’s mission with volunteers around her kitchen table 31 years ago, and in the years since has built an effective and important organization that stands today as a national model for how…
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Bridge Academy students raise money for Ukraine victims
For 16-year-old Will Blum, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is personal. That’s because Will’s ancestors immigrated to the United States from Russia and Ukraine, and it’s the reason why he is interested in the invasion. “I don’t have any family in Ukraine or Russia, but for me, it’s still close to home, this thing…
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Pedestrian crossing lights to be installed on Main Street in Lawrenceville
A rectangular rapid flashing beacon system, which alerts drivers to the presence of pedestrians at a crosswalk, will be installed on Main Street at Titus Avenue and Main Street at Phillips Avenue in the village of Lawrenceville. The Lawrence Township Council approved a pair of resolutions authorizing an agreement between the township and the New…
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HomeFront seeks diapers in Mother’s Day diaper challenge
How do you collect 500,000 diapers in eight weeks? One box at a time. That’s the goal that HomeFront has set by Mother’s Day on May 8 to help families who cannot afford to keep their babies in diapers. HomeFront, which helps the homeless and the working poor, operates its own diaper resource center in…
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Opinion: A question of ballot harvesting during 2021 elections
The Lawrence Township School Board campaign leading up to the 2021 election presented seven candidates vying for three seats. Of the seven, the overall vote leader was a longtime Democrat/former Lawrence public school teacher, and the third place finisher a longtime Republican. Both finished in the Top 3 and were elected. The vote total found…
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Slackwood School to get new roof
A Bristol, Pennsylvania, contractor has been awarded a $900,000 contract to replace the roof at the Slackwood School on Princeton Pike by Lawrence Township school district officials. Wespol Construction was one of five bidders for the job, and the second lowest bidder. The company was awarded the contract for the job after the lowest bidder…
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Lawrence High School celebrates Black History Month by recognizing ‘trailblazers’
Billy Chester has been called Mr. Billy, Uncle Billy, granddad, coach and Detective Chester. But what Chester never expected to be called was “trailblazer” – until he was given that honor at Lawrence High School’s Black History celebration on Feb. 27. Chester, who is a retired Lawrence Township Police Department detective, was one of four…
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Rider University to end indoor mask mandate March 5
Rider University will end its indoor mask mandate for all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, beginning March 5. After that date, students and employees will only be required to wear masks indoors for a few special scenarios: when they are at the Student Health Center; during days six through 10 following quarantine or isolation; and…
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Lawrence schools lift mask mandate
Face masks for students and staff will be optional in classrooms and hallways beginning March 7, Lawrence Township Public Schools officials announced Feb. 28. Masks also will be optional on school buses, said Superintendent of Schools Ross Kasun. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention dropped the federal mask requirement for buses and vans…
