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  • Barber still place to go for conversation

    Adamo, customer discuss Manville in meandering conversation By:Eric Schwarz    Barber shops have long been indoor town squares, a place for a captive customer and an artisan to discuss their families, their communities, the world at large.    A conversation at Adamo’s Barber Shop on Aug. 17 was no different. The Manville News stopped by to talk…

  • Thomas Robbins Jr.

    Member of American Medical Association and American Psychiatric Association By: Staff    HIGHTSTOWN – Dr. Thomas W. Robbins Jr. 66, died Aug. 18 at South Jersey Hospital, Millville.    Born in Wilkes Barre, Pa., he lived in Princeton and Hightstown most of his life.    Dr. Robbins worked the past 10 years with the Center For Family Guidance,…

  • More buyout money possible

    More federal aid will be distributed among Floyd victims By:Eric Schwarz    Two supplemental federal funds may help Manville buy out more flood-damaged properties than already approved by the federal and state governments.    The Federal Emergency Management Agency is coming up with criteria to distribute the extra funds to disaster areas, Mayor Angelo Corradino said Tuesday…

  • Disengage mouth when vehicle’s in forward gear

    By: Michael Maugeri    This message is for the woman we saw driving straight down the middle of the highway unsteadily at 25 miles an hour taking up both lanes – hang up and drive!    This message goes out to the man we saw weaving erratically on the road using no turn signals and failing to…

  • Township restricts communications towers

    By:John Tredrea    Stricter regulations on construction of communications towers in residential zones of Hopewell Township are in place under an ordinance unanimously adopted by the full Township Committee Aug. 17.    Under the ordinance, towers are a permitted conditional use in nonresidential zones but are not permitted in residential zones. This means a difficult-to-obtain use variance…

  • Clinton’s visit gives Holt lift

    The president makes a campaign swing through central New Jersey By: Jennifer Potash    President Bill Clinton spent Wednesday stumping for congressional candidates in Central New Jersey – exciting residents, disrupting traffic and even making a detour into downtown Princeton.    That evening, the president and at least 400 people squeezed into a tent on the grounds…

  • Belle Mead man charged in 3-car wreck

    Driver allegedly fled scene, lied to police By:David Learn    A Belle Mead man has been charged with several motor vehicle offenses in an accident case that took police nearly a week to close.    David Shapiro, 33, of 422 Rhoads Drive, allegedly drove away from the scene of an accident and shaved his beard in an…

  • Recreation fees may increase

    Guhl: Township needs to recover program costs By: Lea Kahn    It will cost more for township residents to take part in several recreational programs, under the terms of an ordinance introduced by Township Council at its regular meeting last week.    The revised fee ordinance, which was introduced at the council’s Aug. 15 meeting, seeks to…

  • Clinton visits Hopewell Valley

    Attends Holt fund-raiser at Green Valley Farm By:Jennifer Potash    President Bill Clinton and at least 400 people Wednesday evening squeezed into the tent on the grounds of Green Valley Farm on Carter Road, the Hopewell Township home of Robert and Lisa Stockman.    The president was on hand to boost the candidacy of Rep. Rush Holt,…