Tag: Lawrenceville Fire Company
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Early morning fire destroys Hopewell Township house
A Madison Avenue house was destroyed by an early morning fire, according to the Hopewell Township Police Department. A neighbor reported smoke in the area and police were dispatched to investigate it at 1:33 a.m. Nov. 25. When police officers arrived, they found the house fully involved in flames. The house was unoccupied. When the…
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Lawrence Township combines paid, volunteer firefighters into one department
An ordinance that would create the Lawrence Township Fire and Emergency Medical Services Division has been introduced by the Lawrence Township Council. The ordinance, which was introduced at the council’s Aug. 17 meeting, would bring together career and volunteer firefighters into what is known as a combination fire department. The result would be the Lawrence…
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Lawrence Township fire study recommendations include recruitment, youth academy efforts
Creating a combination volunteer/career fire department with a full-time career chief in place of the three volunteer fire companies, each with its own fire chief. Setting up a formal volunteer recruitment program and coming up with measures to encourage the volunteer firefighters to stay involved. Establishing a one-week-long youth fire academy – similar to youth…
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Lawrenceville Main Street Winter Arts Market will feature treasures made by Mercer County artists
Handmade table runners, jewelry and maps made from recycled license plates are among the treasures waiting to be discovered at the Lawrenceville Main Street Winter Arts Market. The annual event will be held from noon to 3 p.m. on Nov. 22, but not in its customary location in Weeden Park. Instead, it will be held…