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...

Kevin Nerwinski: No municipal tax increase proposed for 2021

The challenges and impact of the world pandemic known as COVID-19 invaded every facet of society in big and small ways. ...

Fried: Let go of the hate

The people spoke on Nov. 3, and whether or not you approved of either the process or the ensuing results, the United States has...

Peter Dabbene: Pardoning the turkeys? Well, pardon me!

I’m writing this column in the second half of January, two weeks after an unprecedented assault on the Capitol building, American government, and reality...

Fight in the Museum: 10 questions with Barbara Jaenicke

Looking at the paintings of Barbara Courtney Jaenicke, you are transported to a specific spot, that you had to hike to get to. ...

Nature in the Valley: Exploring the intersection between art and nature

Carolyn McGrath recently received the 2021 Governor’s Educator of the Year Award for her excellent work as an art teacher at Hopewell Valley Central...

Checking in with: acting Hopewell Township administrator George Snyder

Starting this month, Hopewell Township is set to contribute a monthly column to Community News on a topic of interest to local readers. Up...