Category: archives

  • MANVILLE: Rescue squad lends hand at Macy’s fireworks show

    Volunteer squad members stand by at Weehawken site on July 4 display By Mary Ellen Day, Special Writer    Manville First Aid and Rescue Squad was one of the 18 state emergency management service agencies that helped at the Macy’s July 4th fireworks.    Members were stationed with the Weehawken EMS along the Hudson River waterfront to…

  • MANVILLE: During a fire, Eagle Scout’s stencils could save lives

    MANVILLE: During a fire, Eagle Scout’s stencils could save lives

    Eagle Scout candidate Matthew Miller sits by one of his fire hydrant-locating stencils on the street surface. (Photo by Mary Ellen Day)

  • LAWRENCE: Tax bills to be mailed this month

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Township property owners can begin checking their mailboxes later this month for their 2013-14 property tax bills, which are being mailed out a few weeks later than usual, according to Lawrence Township officials.    The delay in sending out the tax bills also means the deadline for paying property taxes —…

  • MANVILLE: Community calendar, issue of July 11

    Notes on events and services in the borough Thurs., July 11    Child car seat checks: Free inspections by law enforcement officers certified as child passenger safety seat technicians. Hillsborough officers hold a session today from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at Firehouse No. 2 on Route 206. Manville police offer the program Saturday, Aug. 17, from…

  • LAWRENCE: Woman charged in home invasion

    Nadiah Jallad, 35, who has no known home address, was charged with burglary, robbery, theft, criminal mischief and weapons offenses after she forced her way into a Brunswick Avenue residence at 9:26 p.m. July 5, ac By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Nadiah Jallad, 35, who has no known home address, was charged with burglary, robbery,…

  • MANVILLE: Drinking law repeal may be discussed

    Civil libertarian asks for action on borough ordinance By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor    Civil libertarian John Paff may finally hear the Borough Council discuss Monday whether to repeal or modify a disorderly conduct ordinance Mr. Paff says is illegal.    Mr. Paff has pressed the borough since last year to repeal the ordinance, which seeks to…

  • LAWRENCE: Veterans, civilians share thoughts at library event

    Lawrence public library hosted New Jersey’s first-ever Veteran-Civilian Dialogue on July 3. Veterans and civilians came together to share their experiences and world views in what Manager By Payal Marathe, Packet Media Group    Lawrence public library hosted New Jersey’s first-ever Veteran-Civilian Dialogue on July 3.    Veterans and civilians came together to share their experiences and…

  • CRANBURY: Brother, sister face charges

    CRANBURY: Brother, sister face charges

    Two young Cranbury siblings received more than 10 charges between them after allegedly crashing their car into a curb and then into three other vehicles on Hampshire Drive in Plainsboro before fleeing on foot last Su By Charley Falkenburg, Packet Media Group PLAINSBORO — Two young Cranbury siblings received more than 10 charges between them…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Township celebrates nation’s birthday

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Township celebrates nation’s birthday

    Staff photos by Charles W. Kim Clockwise from left, fireworks light up the night sky above the fields of the Crossroads Middle Schools campus Friday night. Kori Washington, 33, dances with Kamryn Washington, 3, Micah Moody, 3, and Braylon Washington, 9 months. Christa Rodriguez, 29, gives ice cream to her son Dylan, 2.