Category: archives

  • Blessed With Wisdom

    In her recent book ‘Blessings,’ Anna Quindlen takes a look at deception, redemption and human kindness. Ms. Quindlen will read from the book at Barnes & Noble Booksellers in West Windsor, Sept. 17. By: Ilene Dube Anna Quindlen will talk about her book, Blessings, at Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, Sept. 17.    The New York Times…

  • POLICE BLOTTER

    By:    Maria Ortiz of North First Avenue was charged with falsifying a government document at 11:21 a.m. Sept. 3.    The case began Aug. 28 when a Plainfield resident went for a job interview at the North Main Street Wal-Mart and learned that an employee with her Social Security number was already working there.    After police…

  • University facilities department reorganizes

       Michael McKay, who was named Princeton University’s vice president for facilities in July, has reorganized the department by creating two general managers who will report to him.    Chad Klaus, a member of the facilities staff since 2000, has been promoted to general manager for services. A search is being conducted for a general manager for…

  • ‘Thirteen’

    For those willing to revisit young adulthood, this low-budget film is a vivid reminder of how traumatic the teen years were. By: Elise Nakhnikian    Thirteen is being plugged as a cautionary tale for parents and teens to see and discuss together, but this heartfelt story about a California girl who tries to grow up too…

  • Dog’s (and cat’s) best friend: helping homeless pets

    Two Roebling residents share their stories of giving aid to homeless pets. By: Scott Morgan    FLORENCE — This is the story of Barbara Moos and David Giallella. Two Roebling residents who have never met but share the same affinity for helping animals in need.    At this moment, there are approximately 27 million homeless animals in…

  • Post Forum: New manager

    How should the township proceed in seeking a new township manager? How should the township proceed in seeking a new township manager?

  • Library wants $75K state grant

    By:Alec Moore    The Manville Public Library is applying for a $75,000 grant from the state Department of Community Affairs.    The application, which was being finalized Wednesday, requests the DCA funds for new carpeting to replace the library’s badly worn carpet, among a number of other items.    "New carpeting is the main thing we’re looking for,…

  • Crash injures driver

    Automobile accident in Washington Township causes driver to be hospitalized. By: Cynthia Koons    WASHINGTON — A car slid off of Route 130 during a rainy morning Sept. 3, crashing into a large tree and sending the driver to the hospital.    Glenn Roughgarden, 41, from Trenton, remained hospitalized in "good condition" as of Tuesday. He was…

  • Plant expansion concerns allayed

    Florence Township Council calms fears of residents about expansion of the Ready Pac Produce facility on Railroad Avenue. By: Scott Morgan    FLORENCE — Harry Warner worried that the zoning change would lead to excess lights that would spill through the windows of the houses in McKay Drive neighborhood.    Bill Hendricks fretted that the expansion would…