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Bonne O’Flanagan Giglio has been named to serve as the Lawrence Township Education Foundation’s new executive director. Giglio, who had served on the Lawrence Township Education Foundation’s board of trustees since 2021, took over the reins Feb. 1. She succeeds Karen Faiman, who resigned to take another job after seven years as executive director.
Lawrence Township swears in two new police officers
Two newly-minted police officers were ceremonially sworn into office at the Lawrence Township Council’s Jan. 16 meeting. Police officers Enosh Brobbey and Andrew Tziarris-Over, who graduated Jan. 12 from the Cape May County Police Academy, were sworn into office by Mayor Patricia Hendricks Farmer. Brobbey was born in Ghana...
HomeFront’s Week of Hope: Uniting Communities for Positive Change
HomeFront, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to ending homelessness and poverty in Central New Jersey, announces its seventh annual Week of Hope, scheduled for Feb. 12-17. The event aims to elevate awareness of the multifaceted challenges inherent in poverty and homelessness while galvanizing community engagement through impactful service initiatives. Homelessness...
Womanspace announces new leadership
Womanspace, a Mercer County nonprofit dedicated to serving individuals and families impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault, announced new leadership for the roles of chair and vice chair. Meaghan Cannon, who has been named chair, is a long time Womanspace board member with deep ties to the agency. Her...
Does looking for weird ducks make you an odd duck?
If we say someone’s an “odd duck,” it means they have a quirky personality or unusual habits. The expression comes from the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, “The Ugly Duckling,” in which (spoiler alert!) the little duck who doesn’t fit in with the rest of the flock is actually a swan.
Catholic Schools Week
Police Chief Christopher Longo and members of the Lawrence Township Police Department joined the students, staff and Lawrence Township Mayor Patricia Hendricks-Farmer at St. Ann’s School for the celebration of Catholic Schools Week. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT.
The important role of David Brearley and the U.S. Constitution
David Brearley, one of 39 signers of the U.S. Constitution, is one of the least known of the “founding fathers” of the United States. Donald Scarinci, the author of the only full-length biography of Brearley, hopes to change that when he speaks about Brearley at the Lawrence Historical Society’s annual meeting Feb. 11.
Creation of passive park in the works for former Sheft parcel
Plans are in the works to create a passive park area that would lead to the new trail around Colonial Lake and Colonial Lake Park, adjacent to the Colonial Bowling and Entertainment Center, according to Lawrence Township officials. The township is working on design plans to improve the area on...
It’s past time to start respecting Earth’s boundaries!
We all have personal boundaries, the limits and rules we set for our relationships. When others don’t respect our boundaries, there can be trouble!. People aren’t the only ones with boundaries. Mother Earth also has boundaries – the complex systems and processes that keep the planet stable and resilient.
Eggerts Crossing Village family left homeless by fire
An Eggerts Crossing Village family was left homeless after their townhouse was damaged by fire Jan. 26, according to the Lawrence Township Police Department. A caller reported smoke coming from the townhouse at the development on Johnson Avenue at 1:30 p.m., police said. The occupants were not home when the fire broke out.
Common calendar, Packet papers, Jan. 26
New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary. Volunteers should be outgoing to provide friendly customer service, be able to perform tasks as needed and must provide proof of COVID Vaccination prior to volunteering. Must have transportation. All training is provided including additional precautions for the safety of our team and blood donors. For additional information call or text Sharon Zetts, manager of NJBS Volunteer Services at 732-850-8906 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday.
‘We hope Gov. Murphy will do more for the Pinelands’
The Pinelands Preservation Alliance (PPA) released its 17th annual State of the Pinelands Report recently, noting a few “thumbs down” items that are concerning for the group this year. They include the continuation of vacant seats on the New Jersey Pinelands Commission; denying the commission’s request for more...
Best Colorado Online Casinos (2024) – Top CO Real Money Casino Sites
The original gambling hotspots of Central City and familiar places like Ameristar Black Hawk, Sky Ute Casino Resort, and the Ute Mountain Casino have seen people trying to strike it rich long before hashtags were even a thing. But now, the best online casinos in Colorado like DraftKings are witnessing...
‘Pen pals in Pia’ to a Health and Wellness Day become reality
Lawrence Middle School (LMS) eighth-grade students will get a chance to practice their French language skills when they write letters to their pen-pal counterparts at a middle school in Pia, France. International postage for the letters is being covered by a $126 grant awarded by the Lawrence Township Education Foundation...
‘We find ourselves well positioned’
Lawrence Township property owners will not see an increase in the municipal property tax under the proposed $58.1 million municipal budget for 2024 unveiled before the Lawrence Township Council at its Jan. 16 meeting. The proposed 2024 municipal budget is expected to be introduced at the Township Council’s March 5...
Fire damages faculty residence on The Lawrenceville School campus
A faculty residence at The Lawrenceville School suffered fire and smoke damage in a fire that was reported at 11:50 a.m. Jan. 22, according to the Lawrence Township Police Department. The first police officers on the scene saw flames coming from the second floor of the house on Humphreys Drive...
The Importance of Parental Acceptance When an LGBTQ Child Comes Out
Even when teens have come out to their peers about their sexuality or gender identity, it may be harder for them to tell their parents. Having the acceptance and support of their parents can make a big difference in how they feel about themselves. However, when a child comes out,...
Gov. Murphy disappoints with veto of invasive species bill
Spring is months away, but as warmer weather arrives we can expect a familiar sight at garden centers and nurseries in New Jersey: a wide offering of non-native woody plants and perennials from foreign landscapes. These plants may be attractive, with blooms or fall colors that stand out in gardens,...
Common calendar, Packet papers, Jan. 19
New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary. Volunteers should be outgoing to provide friendly customer service, be able to perform tasks as needed and must provide proof of COVID Vaccination prior to volunteering. Must have transportation. All training is provided including additional precautions for the safety of our team and blood donors. For additional information call or text Sharon Zetts, manager of NJBS Volunteer Services at 732-850-8906 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday.
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