Author: Central Jersey

  • Benowitz urges voters to support Schiano

    To the editor: This is the first year in many years that the Democratic Party has had control of the Bordentown Township Committee. It has been both an exciting year as well as a productive year for our residents. We have been proactive not reactive.    Our business /commercial climate is changing positively. We have a…

  • HOPEWELL VALLEY: Voters are going to the polls on Tuesday

    On Tuesday, Hopewell Valley’s registered voters will go to the polls between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. to pick local municipal officials, local school board members, Mercer County officials, members of t    On Tuesday, Hopewell Valley’s registered voters will go to the polls between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. to pick local municipal officials, local…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Pet masquerade parade likes ‘Village People’ as best in show

    LAMBERTVILLE: Pet masquerade parade likes ‘Village People’ as best in show

       LAMBERTVILLE — Animal Alliance’s ninth annual Pet Masquerade Parade on Saturday, Oct. 19, at Mary Sheridan Park attracted close to 100 entrants in a variety of categories.    The fundraising event for Animal Alliance, a local animal welfare agency that runs a pet adoption program and low-cost spay/neuter and wellness veterinary clinic, raised more than $4,000…

  • MANVILLE: Onderko presents his final campaign statement

    MANVILLE: Onderko presents his final campaign statement

    He’s a Republican and former councilman The six candidates for Manville Borough Council in Tuesday’s election were invited to make a final campaign statement.     Here is the response of Richard Onderko, a Republican candidate:       As a lifelong resident of Manville, I have seen negative changes to our town due to our serious flooding problems…

  • Women’s Education

    Women’s Education

    Shown with Ann Walker (far left ) are past state presidents of the New Jersey State Chapter, Ann Conway of Whitehouse Station, and Dena Brisby of Flemington ( far right) who also attended International Convention.

  • SPRINGFIELD HAPPENINGS

    by Michelle Marinello    Springfield Township is seeking volunteers for several emergency medical services and fire department openings. Those interested in joining the township’s team of emergency volunteers should contact Patricia Clayton, township clerk, at 609-723-4848.    There is a program to help those caring for feral cats in the community. The feral cat program has been…

  • HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Night Out benefit will feature jazz vocalist Wenonah Brooks

    NAMI Mercer will pay tribute to Phyllis and Bill Wilmot, of Hopewell Township, at the 12th annual Night Out with NAMI benefit dinner/concert on Nov. 2 at the Stuart Country Day    NAMI Mercer will pay tribute to Phyllis and Bill Wilmot, of Hopewell Township, at the 12th annual Night Out with NAMI benefit dinner/concert on…

  • MANVILLE: Petzinger makes his closing campaign statement
  • Upper Freehold Committee in need of a change

    To The Editor:     Steve Alexander may be surprised to learn that the Democrats also love living in Upper Freehold for the very same reasons that members of his party love it – the open space, the farmland, the highly rated schools and a way of life that we are all looking to preserve.    The…