Tag: Lawrence Township
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Lawrence Township will purchase parcel targeted for extended stay hotel
Lawrence Township officials have agreed to buy nearly 6 acres of land belonging to Sheft Associates Inc. at 2420 Brunswick Pike, effectively blocking a proposal to build a 123-room extended-stay hotel on the banks of Colonial Lake. Sheft Associates, which owns the 8.8-acre parcel that holds Colonial Bowling and Entertainment at 2420 Brunswick Pike, has…
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Memorial honoring first responders to be unveiled in Lawrence Township
When news of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center in New York City broke on a sunny morning 17 years ago, several Lawrence Township residents – volunteer members of the Lawrence Township First Aid Squad – scrambled to help the survivors. Next week, a memorial to Lawrence’s Sept. 11 first…
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Charity triathlon raises $3,000 for Lawrence Township’s July 4 celebration
They came, they ran, they swam – and raised more than $3,000 toward Lawrence Township’s annual Fourth of July fireworks show. More than 100 children, ages 6 to 16, turned out on Labor Day for the annual “Red, White and Bang” children’s triathlon. It is the signature fundraising event for the fireworks show. “It was…
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Lawrenceville School to host talk on the life of David Brearley
It would not be unfair to say that David Brearley, a member of the Brearley family that was among the earliest settlers of Lawrence Township, is one of the least known “founding fathers” of the United States of America. Amateur historian Thomas Pyle hopes to change that, at least for those who attend his talk…
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Authorities identify motorcyclist killed in Monday accident
The Lawrence Township Police Department announced yesterday that the motorcyclist killed in a motorcycle accident earlier in the week was a 58-year-old Hamilton man named Walter Harris Jr. According to police, Harris’ motorcycle was struck by a car at the intersection of Route 1 and Franklin Corner Road. Officials said Harris was crossing Route 1 from…
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Lawrence Township police chief retires after 30 years on the force
Lawrence Township Chief of Police Mark Ubry is retiring, capping a 30-year career in law enforcement in the municipality. Municipal Manager Kevin Nerwinski announced Ubry’s retirement, which is effective Sept. 1, at the Township Council meeting on Aug. 28. Although Ubry will officially retire on Sept. 1, his last day on the job was Aug.…
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Lawrence Township seeks funding for Carson Road repaving
Carson Road may be repaved if a grant application submitted by Lawrence Township officials is approved by the state Department of Transportation. The application seeks nearly $400,000 for the project, which calls for repaving Carson Road between Carter and Province Line roads in Lawrence Township. “This project will improve the residential street, enhance the commuter…
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Motorcyclist killed in accident
A motorcyclist was killed early on the morning of Aug. 27 when his motorcycle was struck by a car at the intersection of Route 1 and Franklin Corner Road, according to the Lawrence Township Police Department. The motorcyclist was crossing Route 1 from Bakers Basin Road to Franklin Corner Road when a Volkswagen Jetta traveling…
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Lawrence Township seeks grant for streetscape improvements
Lawrence Township officials have applied for a state grant to pay for streetscape improvements to a section of Brunswick Pike between Whitehead Road and the Brunswick Circle. Officials are seeking a $400,000 state grant through the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant program, which requires a 30 percent match from the township. The total, to…
