Tag: Lawrence Township
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Four candidates seek three seats on school board
Four candidates, including two incumbent school board members, are vying for three open seats on the Lawrence Township Public Schools Board of Education in the Nov. 7 general election. Incumbent school board members Michele Bowes and Arundel Clarke, along with newcomer Diana Pasculli, are running as a slate on the “Students First” ticket. Challenger Thomas…
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‘Am Yisrael chai – the Jewish people live’
In the wake of Hamas’ Oct. 7 terror attack, nearly 600 people filled the sanctuary and social hall at Adath Israel Congregation in a show of solidarity for Israel. The solidarity community gathering for Israel Oct. 11 was sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Princeton Mercer Bucks at the Lawrence Township synagogue. Civic and religious…
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Local Rabbis react to Hamas terror attacks in Israel
In the hours after the terrorist group Hamas invaded Israel and killed hundreds of Jews on Oct. 7, worshipers at Adath Israel Congregation sang the words “Am Yisrael Chai” – “The people of Israel will live.” The message that Adath Israel congregants sought to deliver is that despite the “heinous” attacks against Jews, “our people…
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Traffic consultant to study traffic light need
A traffic consultant has been hired to study whether a traffic light is needed at the intersection of Federal City Road and Federal Point Boulevard. The Lawrence Township Council awarded a $5,600 contract to Aurora and Associates to conduct the traffic study at its Sept. 19 meeting. The consultant is based in Lawrence Township. The…
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Man, woman charged in connection with mail thefts
A Trenton man and a South Carolina woman are facing burglary and theft charges for allegedly possessing open pieces of mail, including checks and money orders that did not belong to them, according to the Lawrence Township Police Department. The two suspects, both 19 years old, were arrested after a police officer observed their car…
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‘Storytime at the Brearley House’
The Lawrence Historical Society is launching a free program aimed at young children called “Storytime at the Brearley House.” The children can engage in story-telling, singing and hands-on activities in three storytime sessions in October. The sessions are set for Oct. 14, Oct. 21 and Oct. 28, starting at 10:30 a.m. at the historic 1761 Brearley House.…
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Township Council awards contract to pave three streets
Three streets in the southern part of Lawrence Township will be repaved as part of the township’s 2023 road program, according to Lawrence Township officials. The Lawrence Township Council awarded a contract for $722,560 to Richard T. Barrett Paving Co. to repave Smithfield Avenue, Devon Avenue and Irwin Place at its Sept. 19 meeting. The…
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Meet the Lawrence Township school board candidates
Lawrence Township voters will have two chances to learn about the candidates who are seeking election to the three seats on the Lawrence Township Public Schools Board of Education. The candidates are incumbent school board members Michele Bowes and Arundel Clarke, and candidates Thomas J. Figueira and Diana Pasculli. Bowes, Clarke and Pasculli are running…
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DeVercelly family returns to Rider University, speaks of the dangers of hazing
It was 2 a.m. on March 29, 2007 when Gary and Julie DeVercelly heard loud banging on the front door at their Long Beach, Calif., home. Gary DeVercelly opened the door and found several police officers standing outside. They asked him whether he knew Gary DeVercelly Jr. He said that was his son. The officers…