Commentary

Dr. Patrick Pizzo: Building a sustainable path through partnerships

As Superintendent of the Robbinsville Public Schools, I believe it is important to speak candidly about the challenges we face and, more importantly, charting the right path forward. ...

Dr. Robyn Klim: Stronger together – shaping the future of LTPS

As we enter the final stretch of the school year, May offers us a meaningful opportunity to both...

Mayor Christopher Bobbitt: Inside Lawrence’s council-manager government

This month’s column will step back from the issues that the township is facing and instead focus on...

Mayor Mike Todd: We’ve moved – A new home for our community

Eighteen months since signing a 10-year sublease with Citizen’s Bank, Robbinsville Township has moved into what we hope...

Donnie Black: My girlfriend of 39 years

You may read the title of this article and have some questions. I totally understand, and I am...

Wolff: Deer control essential to ecological health of Hopewell Valley

September marks the beginning of fall — my favorite season. The slight chill in the air arrives as the leaves start to color. While...

Fried: We hear your frustrations loud and clear

As if 2020 was not challenging enough, Tropical Storm Isaias lashed New Jersey on Aug. 4 to remind us the ongoing war against COVID-19...

Peter Dabbene: The conveyor belt of yesteryear, the thrill ride of tomorrow?

Amazon.com has made headlines with its apparent interest in purchasing some or all of JCPenny’s assets on the cheap, particularly the bankrupt company’s real...

Joelle DeAngelo: Amid pandemic, athletes focus on what we can control

Editor’s note: Joelle DeAngelo is a three-sport standout at Lawrence High School. Entering her senior year, DeAngelo wrote down her thoughts on how the...

Kevin Nerwinski: A brief description of Lawrence Township’s affordable housing obligations

A long, long time ago, before our lives were changed by the coronavirus, a common event played out at the door to my office...

Anthes: As school year approaches, pandemic continues to reveal hard truths

With September just around the corner, I spent a lot of time last month talking to parents in Hamilton about the upcoming school year....