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  • Not Boot Camp: Fitness Over 40

    By Bill DeSimone CRANBURY, New Jersey (May 11, 2012)- The trendiest programs in fitness today are the “boot camp” inspired programs:  Cross fit, P90X, Biggest Loser.  The aggressive nature of these programs, however, can be intimidating to the typical, non-exercising adult, who may forego the benefits of regular exercise rather than risk getting hurt or…

  • ‘Green’ Opportunities Conference at RVCC – Register by May 18

    By Somerset County Board of Freeholders BRANCHBURG – "Sustainability: The New Competitive Edge" will be co-hosted by the Somerset County Business Partnership and the Somerset County Energy Council on Friday, June 8, from 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC). Businesses, schools, municipalities and others interested in learning more about the…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Train show en route to town

    Event is set to celebrate 180th anniversary of railroad for East Windsor and Hightstown communities By Jen Samuel, Managing Editor    Members of two local historical societies have united to bring the communities of East Windsor and Hightstown a celebratory train show.    The occasion, set from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 27, will mark the…

  • MONROE: Gala honors ‘Shining Stars’

    MONROE: Gala honors ‘Shining Stars’

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer    The 20th annual Mayors’ Shining Star Gala for Better Beginnings Childhood Development Center illuminated an evening of celebration at Crowne Plaza in Monroe on April 28.    ”The evening seemed to go very well, was very uplifting and hopefully everyone had a great time,” said East Windsor Mayor Janice Mironov, who…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Mayor delivers township address

    EAST WINDSOR: Mayor delivers township address

    By Jen Samuel, Managing Editor    On May 10 Mayor Janice Mironov presented the “State of East Windsor Township Address” to business leaders of the area.    The East Windsor Chapter of the Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted a luncheon prior to the mayor’s address.    The event was sponsored by First Choice Bank and took place…

  • Relay for Life needs your help

    Cindy Burke, Lawrenceville To the editor: The Relay for Life program is one of the primary ways the American Cancer Society raises community dollars to fund education, support services for cancer patients and their caregivers, and research to find the cure for this dreaded disease.    Whether personally or through a family member, friend, or neighbor…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Council calls special meeting on Hurricane Irene recovery

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer    HIGHTSTOWN — Borough Council announced a second special meeting on Hurricane Irene recovery efforts.    The public portion of the meeting is scheduled to begin 7 p.m. May 30 at the Hightstown First Aid building, 168 Bank St.    Borough Hall has remained closed from municipal use since the floodwaters of Hurricane…

  • Watch for Those Orange ‘Curbing Hunger’ Bags

    Watch for Those Orange ‘Curbing Hunger’ Bags

    By Somerset County Board of Freeholders If you live in Somerset County, look for the orange Curbing Hunger bags tied to your recycling bucket this month. County recycling crews are delivering the colorful collection bags for the annual Curbing Hunger food drive. The plastic bags are being tied to the handles of recycling buckets placed at…

  • You can’t spend what you don’t have

    Amy Davis, Lawrenceville To the editor: The day of reckoning is here in Lawrence Township.    For years, the governing body has watched revenues decline, dipped more into its surplus, increased taxes and failed to make any substantial cuts in spending. As a result, the town now has a $2.275 million hole to fill in its…