Barrington News

On Tuesday night, residents of at least one part of town turned out to make their opposition to change known to the borough council.

The 85th annual National Marbles Tournament was held in Wildwood in June. People competed from all over including Whitney Lapic who comes from a marbles family.

Dog owner Martin Shilton asked the borough commission on Monday why it appeared that off-leash prohibitions were being enforced in town, particularly at Knight Park.

Announcement has been made of the engagement of Jessica Casey and Patrick Klauder, both currently of Barrington, NJ.

The Department of Transportation is reporting the following roadway conditions: Traffic is backed up on the New Jersey Turnpike southbound near Interchange 3 - NJ 168 to Interchange 3 - NJ 168 : The two mile ...

The Retrospect office at 732 Haddon Ave. will be closed for the Independence Day holiday on July 4, 2008.

June 12, 2008, Barrington, NJ - Edmund Optics , the premier provider of optical components, introduces new TECHSPEC Broadband Polarizing Cube Beamsplitters.

Loyola Garcia. Garcia would not comment on the resignation, which is effective in one year, June 2009.

For many South Jersey residents, Tuesday was just another day. But not for Ursula Cepas, a naturalized citizen who votes 'every time' -- even for largely ignored primary races.

Jean D. and Vincent A. Arcain of Mount Ephraim celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary May 16.

Incumbents and party-backed candidates generally prevailed in local and county primary races on Tuesday, but a handful of contests showed razor-thin margins.

The potentially hazardous effects of piercing the cap atop GEMS Landfill and the presence of a rare wildflower have pushed township officials to explore a second landfill off Somerdale Road as a potential ...

These transactions were recorded through Oct. 17. Audubon Boro 212 S Logan Ave Myrtle B Lightcap to Bryan Patrick Bechtel and Katie McGarvey, $183,000. Barrington Boro 1 3rd Ave Dennis M Bargas to Thomas W ...

05/26/2008 09:00 AM Memorial Day parade and chicken barbecue 9 a.m. Monday, American Legion Post No. 311, 2225 Atco Ave. Services and parade, followed by barbecue from 2 to 6 p.m., held rain or shine. Takeout available. $9 per ticket. (856) 767-1010. 05/26/2008 09:00 AM Memorial Day parade and ceremony 9 a.m. Monday, American Legion Post 331, Dune Drive. The parade includes the Cape Harmonaires Barber Shop Chorus, various civic groups, and police, fire and rescue from Avalon and Stone Harbor. The parade route will be north along Dune Drive, from 34th Street to the 21st Street Veterans Plaza, where a formal wreath ceremony will take place. 05/25/2008 07:00 PM Memorial Day parade and ceremony 7 p.m. Sunday, 25th Street Beach. The parade, featuring the Ocean County Emerald Society Bagpipe Band, begins at West 11th Street and concludes at the Barnegat Lighthouse State Park. In case of rain, there will be a concert in the Firehouse Social Hall. (609) 494-9196. 05/26/2008 09:30 AM Memorial Day services 9:30 a.m. Monday, Barrington Municipal Building, 229 Trenton Ave. Band will perform at 9:30 a.m.; ceremony to honor fallen veterans at 10 a.m. (856) 547-0706. 05/24/2008 10:00 AM Bradley Beach Memorial Day Parade 10 a.m. today. Begins at Main Street and Bradley Boulevard, proceeds east to Ocean Avenue and continues to the north end. The annual Memorial Weekend arts and crafts fair will be held on the boardwalk beginning at 10 a.m. today and Sunday, featuring food and crafts. Free. 05/26/2008 09:00 AM Memorial Day parade/ceremony 9 a.m. Monday.Parade begins at City Hall on High Street. A ceremony with floating wreath in the river follows. Music by the Burlington City High School Band. (609) 386-4070. 05/26/2008 11:00 AM Memorial Day wreath ceremony, 11 a.m. Monday, Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial, Camden Waterfront. Wreath ceremony performed by the Haddon Township Knights of Columbus. The battleship will also participate in the White House's National Moment of Remembrance program at 3 p.m. $15 adults; $10.50 vets, seniors and ages 6-11; under age 6 and military/BB62 vets free. (856) 966-1652. www.battleshipnewjersey.org Cape May 05/24/2008 10:00 AM Crafts at Memorial Day 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Star of the Sea, Ocean Street, Cape May. 05/26/2008 11:00 AM Memorial Day tribute, 11 a.m. Monday, Cherry Hill Municipal Complex, 820 Mercer St. Co-sponsored by the American Legion Post 372 and Jewish War Veterans Furer-Barag-Wolf Post 126. Free lunch (sponsored by ShopRite) after the ceremony. Call ahead to have the names of active-duty military or members who have served in the global war on terror read during the ceremony. (856) 488-7868. Events@CHTownship.com 05/25/2008 10:30 AM Patriotic memorial service 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Kingsway Church, 2701 Chapel Ave. All are welcome. Child care is available. Call Pastor Ray Tate at (856) 667-9098 or e-mail Info@KingswayAG.com. 05/25/2008 02:00 PM Memorial Day ceremony 2 p.m. Sunday, Mansfield Township Municipal Hall, 24548 E. Main St., Columbus. Contact: Pearl, (609) 298-4174. 05/25/2008 01:30 PM Memorial Day parade 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Parade route starts at corner of Larchmont Drive and Burlington Avenue. Following the parade, a memorial service will take place at Gateway Park. The speaker will be Lt. Col. Mitchell A. Monroe, commander of the 421st combat squadron at McGuire Air Force Base. Contact: Dave Rust, (856) 764-5443. www.delancotownship.com 05/24/2008 09:00 AM Memorial Day ceremony 9 a.m. today, Veterans Park, 12 Manor House Court. Registration for bicycle-decorating contest for children (ages 1-10) starts at 9 a.m.; judging starts at 9:30 a.m. At 10 a.m., ceremony begins with state Sen. John Adler. Memorial pavers will also be dedicated. Call (609) 267-5723, ext. 203. www.eastampton.com/recreation/ memorial 05/26/2008 10:00 AM Memorial Day parade 10 a.m. Monday, starting at Lehigh Avenue. The parade will include Mummers brigades, representatives from all military branches, local pageant winners, and local and professional bands. Afterward, there will be a military dedication held at the local fire department for community members who have died in combat. www.glassboroonline.com/ events 05/25/2008 01:00 PM Memorial Day BBQ 1 p.m. Sunday, Newton Lake Park, Lakeshore Drive and Cuthbert Boulevard. St. Peter's Christian Singles Club event. Bring your favorite game and something to eat or drink. (856) 751-7319. 05/26/2008 10:00 AM Memorial Day parade 10 a.m. Monday, Haddonfield PATCO Hi-Speedline station parking lot off Kings Highway. Members of the Haddonfield American Legion Post 38 present the event. Any marching units interested in participating can call Tom Baird at (856) 428-4070 or (609) 923-1442. There will also be a Memorial Day service at the high school war memorial beginning at 11 a.m. 05/26/2008 10:00 AM Memorial Day services 10 a.m. Monday, Maple Shade VFW Post 2445, 914 E. Main St. Services will be followed by a parade to the Vietnam War Memorial. (856) 667-9581. 05/25/2008 01:00 PM Annual Bulldog Club Memorial Day Puppy Match 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, The Hugo Estate, 175 Taunton Lake Road. Annual event allows the Bulldog Club of Philadelphia to share information about the breed with the public. Rescue table, educational information, a summer-themed costume contest, vendors, breeder referral, raffles and lunch. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3. Contact: Nikki Bermea, (609) 231-6096 or bermea22@comcast.net. 05/26/2008 09:00 AM Memorial Day service 9 a.m. Monday, Veterans Park, Route 541 and Ridgely Street. Following the service, a wreath will be laid at the VFW post. A local Boy Scout will be honored for his work with the veterans. (609) 267-5907. 05/26/2008 10:00 AM Memorial Day ceremony 10 a.m. Monday, Veterans Monument, 1st and Spruce avenues. Event then moves to American Legion Post 184 in Wildwood for all service organizations to attend. Visit www.wildwoodpost184.com for details or call (609) 729-5832. 05/24/2008 10:00 AM Memorial Day Arts & Crafts Spectacular 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Civic Center and Carey Stadium, off the boardwalk at 6th Street. New Jersey's largest indoor/outdoor craft, art and gourmet food show with hundreds of exhibitors. $4 contribution benefits area charities; children under 12 admitted free. (800) 822-4112. 05/26/2008 11:00 AM Memorial Day service 11 a.m. Monday, Veterans Memorial Park, 5th Street and Wesley Avenue. 05/26/2008 10:00 AM Memorial Day ceremony 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Monday, Veterans Memorial, Spring and Cinnaminson avenues. (609) 410-1015. 05/25/2008 10:30 AM Memorial Day service 10:30 a.m. Sunday, War Memorial, Broad and Main streets. Service and wreath laying to honor fallen veterans, and presentation by the VFW. (856) 303-8513. www.riverton-nj.com 05/24/2008 08:00 AM Memorial Day indoor sidewalk sale 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, Townsend Inlet Civic Center, 138 85th St. Sidewalk sale, food court and auction. (609) 263-3002. 05/26/2008 10:00 AM Memorial Day ceremony 10 a.m. Monday, Veterans Park, JFK Boulevard and Landis Avenue. 05/25/2008 10:00 AM Memorial Day parade and ceremony 10 a.m. Sunday, Indian Mills United Methodist Church, 89 Indian Mills Road. The parade starts at 10 a.m. and continues to the memorial in front of the Indian Mills School on Indian Mills Road. Ceremony will follow. Sponsored by the Indian Mills Fire Company, Indian Mills Methodist Church and Shamong Township. The local VFW and scout groups will also participate Contact: Laura King, (609) 268-7882. 05/26/2008 01:00 PM Ship Bottom Memorial Day service 1 p.m. Monday, Ship Bottom Borough Hall, 1621 Long Beach Blvd. Join the borough in honoring veterans. (609) 494-2127. 05/26/2008 12:00 PM Memorial Day parade and ceremony Noon Monday, 96th Street and beach. Open house at American Legion at 117th Street and Second Avenue. (609) 368-1987. 05/26/2008 01:00 PM Memorial Day ceremony 1 p.m. Monday, All Veterans Park, Hurffville-Cross Keys Road. The Washington Township High School band and professional bagpipe and harp soloists will play patriotic music. The day also includes a military flyover, speeches from veterans, and a free barbecue luncheon following the ceremony. (856) 589-0575. www.twp.washington.nj.us 05/26/2008 09:15 AM Memorial Day parade 9:15 a.m. Monday, John F. Kennedy Center, 429 John F. Kennedy Way. Parade formation at 9:15 a.m.; Adm. Kevin Cook will review the formation at 9:45 a.m. Join the community to pay respects to the military men and women who have given their lives. (609) 871-5719. 05/26/2008 09:00 AM Memorial Day parade 9 a.m. Monday, Hendrickson Park, Cooper Street and Evergreen Avenue.

At last week's board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Mark Raivetz discussed the new gubernatorial appointment of executive county superintendents.

New Jersey governor Jon Corzine has nominated a Haddonfield attorney to take over as Camden County prosecutor, subject to confirmation by the state senate.

“A form-based code regulates based on the type of building and the uses to which it is to be put”

The Haddonfield Planning Board has scheduled a special meeting for Mon., May 19, to consider a proposed major overhaul of the borough's zoning ordinance for the downtown area. via The Retrospect

CAMDEN One of two men charged in a December 2006 Camden break-in has pleaded guilty, Acting Camden County Prosecutor Joshua M. Ottenberg said Thursday. via Gloucester Co. Times

“I understand my position is going to be eliminated”

Julie Dengler 16.MAY.08 To end a long budget season, the Barrington Board of Education on Monday approved the amended school budget for 2008-2009, to include $100,223 in cuts accepted by Mayor John Rink and the ... via The Retrospect

A Monroe man, charged with theft and resisting arrest after more than $1,000 worth of items were stolen from a Cherry Hill drugstore, remains in the Camden County Jail on $25,000 bail. via CourierPostOnline