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  • STOCKTON: With rising costs, council eyes hikes for water, sewers

    By John Tredrea, Special Writer    STOCKTON — About 15 borough residents attended the Feb. 11 Stockton Borough Council meeting to take part in a discussion about billing techniques for public water and sewer service in town, borough Clerk Michele Hovan said.    The discussion was put on the agenda in response to requests from residents.    ”Council…

  • MILLSTONE: County bridge remains closed

       MILLSTONE — A county bridge on Olde Noah Hunt road remains closed while county staff determines what repairs are needed, according to Monmouth County’s director of public information.    The bridge was closed Feb. 13 following the report of a pothole in the bridge approach, Laura Kirkpatrick said Tuesday. After inspection, county staff determined it was…

  • POLICE BLOTTER

       West Amwell Township police reported:    — On Feb. 10, Officer Edward Skillman arrested Paul T. Berkey, 32, of Linden, for driving while intoxicated. The officer saw a vehicle, driven by Mr. Berkey, driving in circles in a snow-covered farm field in the area of Route 179 and Cedar Crest Road. Mr. Berkey was processed and…

  • ALLENTOWN: Pupils and dads enjoy a Guys Night Out

    By David Kilby, Special Writer    ALLENTOWN — Newell Elementary School students, parents and guardians took advantage of the down time in the winter season with a Guys Night Out, giving children a chance to spend some quality time with their fathers, grandfathers or uncles while reading or playing games with them.    The event packed the…

  • MANSFIELD: Skaters request space

    Youth petition Township Committee By David Kilby, Special Writer    MANSFIELD — Teens are looking for a safe place to freely skate in town.    A few friends have gotten together and petitioned the township to build a skate park in Mansfield. According to the teens, they do not wish to skate on properties that are off…

  • REGISTER SPOTLIGHT: PHOTOS: Week of Feb. 21
  • BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Committee pauses for ecosystem

    Township pondering pros and cons of mosquito spraying By David Kilby, Special Writer    BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — The pellet form of a chemical spread by helicopter to kill mosquito colonies in the municipality has raised environmental issues, since the pellets are believed to interrupt the ecosystem and affect pollinizing insects including bees.    Committeewoman Jill Popko, liaison…

  • Isobel Wayrick Wildlife Art Gallery to Feature Work of Bernardsville Local, Joseph F. Pescatore

    Isobel Wayrick Wildlife Art Gallery to Feature Work of Bernardsville Local, Joseph F. Pescatore

    By Sarah Stapperfenne From March through May, the Isobel Wayrick Wildlife Art Gallery will feature the work of Joseph F. Pescatore, a local Bernardsville resident and photographer. The Gallery is part of the New Jersey Audubon’s Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary also located in Bernardsville. An avid birder and photographer, Pescatore brings to the gallery an…

  • MANVILLE: Senior Corner column, week of Feb. 21

        The Manville Senior Citizens meet at 12:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the VFW on Washington Avenue. Residents of Manville age 50 and older are eligible for membership. Also, persons who do not remain residents of Manville are still eligible for membership.     Canned goods or nonperishable food items will continue…