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  • Classic cars and character in downtown Hopewell

    Last Friday’s Hopewell Cruise Night was a triumph of community spirit, merchant’s organization and automotive aesthetics, not to mention a touch of nostalgia cum carnival atmosphere. As a classic car aficionado I try never to miss this Broad Street event and always come with my 1965 Mercedes-Benz Finback in tow (not literally, she always comes…

  • Learn about CVS plans for new store

    As many neighbors are aware CVS has been laying out its plan for a store located at the corner of Route 31 and Ingleside Avenue in Hopewell Township since March 30 of this year. They’ve puffed and postured and professed to be our “Great White Hope.” Meanwhile some nearly six and a half months later…

  • Township needs to control taxes

    “Hopewell Township is a great place to live, but taxes are so high.” I have heard this time and again from residents throughout the township over the past few months. With that kind of reputation, how can we attract young families to our community, and encourage older residents to stay? We need to do better…

  • Candidate will lead to build senior center

    Over the past few months, I have been talking with residents all across Hopewell Township. Universally, people believe Hopewell Valley is a special place and love living here. There are steps we can take to make our community even stronger. Last month, I attended the Seniors’ Picnic at Washington Crossing Park. A consistent theme I…

  • Dance and Drum Ensemble performance Nov. 5

    Dance and Drum Ensemble performance Nov. 5

    The Metuchen Edison Area Branch of the NAACP will present the Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble at 7 p.m. on Nov. 5, at Crossroads Theatre, 7 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. This Ensemble, with over 72 members from New Jersey and Africa, has performed all over the world. They are known for their West African…

  • Ask questions to learn about school board candidate

    I am a candidate for the Hillsborough Board of Education (BOE) in the Nov. 8 general election. I recently attended a school board candidate briefing to learn more about my future responsibilities should I be elected. The speaker talked about the school board as the community’s representative and its responsibility to reach out to the…

  • Yard sale to benefit shelter animal organization

    Yard sale to benefit shelter animal organization

    Coalition of Advocates for Shelter Animals (CASA) will hold a yard sale from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 23 on Stockton Street, between 1st Street and Church Street, South Amboy. Items include clothing, toys, household items and jewelry. For more information, contact Jeanine at 646-522-3517 or visit the CASA Facebook page.

  • Workshop on how to expunge records scheduled for tonight, Oct. 12

    Workshop on how to expunge records scheduled for tonight, Oct. 12

      Individuals with juvenile or adult criminal records are invited to attend a program that will outline the proper way to have those records permanently removed from court and law enforcement files. The Workshop to Expunge Criminal Records will be held from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 12 in the Middlesex County Freeholders Meeting Room on the…

  • Grantees of ArtHelps Local Arts Program announced

    Grantees of ArtHelps Local Arts Program announced

    RED BANK —  Monmouth Arts has announced the recipients of the ArtHelps Local Arts Program grant awards for fiscal year 2017. These grants help Monmouth Arts meet its mission to enrich the community by inspiring and fostering the arts. These grants will result in over 3,000 high-quality, low-cost art events, including art exhibitions, concerts, dance,…