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  • MANVILLE: Police blotter, week Oct. 24-30

        A request from Adesa Auto Auction to check a vehicle’s status at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 24 revealed a stolen vehicle from Passaic. * * *     At 12:43 p.m. Oct. 24 Roe Industries on Manville Avenue reported a theft of an undisclosed amount of several items of steel, valued at more than $1,000, sometime…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: County announces $72K in grant money for tasers

    NEW BRUNSWICK — Middlesex County Prosecutor Bruce J. Kaplan announced Monday that as much as $72,500 will be made available for the purchase of as many as 29 conducted energy devices, commonly known as Tasers, one for each municipal police department and law enforcement agency in Middlesex County, according to a press release. The announcement…

  • St. Nicholas’ Wanted For A Great Cause

    St. Nicholas’ Wanted For A Great Cause

    By Diane Hasili Now in its twelfth year, the YWCA Princeton’s “St. Nicholas Project” is seeking local help providing holiday presents so that local families can create the magic of Christmas in their own homes. Anyone can participate. It is an ideal opportunity for organizations, community members, individuals, families, and businesses to spread happiness during…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Election provides opportunity

    EDITORIAL Despite a lack of local races on next week’s ballot, South Brunswick has an opportunity to make its voice known. This is the first election for the newly revised 16th legislative district. In addition to having one of our own, Township Councilman Joe Camarota, in the race, South Brunswick is now the largest community,…

  • Voters to cast ballots Tuesday

    For results of local election races, see www.centraljersey.com Tuesday night By Ruth Luse, Managing Editor    A three-way race for two three-year seats on the Lambertville City Council will be decided at the Nov. 8 general election.    The candidates are:    — Incumbent Democrat Elizabeth “Beth” Asaro, who has lived in Lambertville for nearly 15 years. She…

  • MANVILLE: Elks basket auction benefits special needs kids

    By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer   The Manville-Hillsborough Elks Lodge 2119 will hold its sixth annual tricky tray basket auction Saturday, Nov.19, at the Elks Lodge on Brooks Boulevard.   Proceeds from the event will benefit special children, youth activities and other lodge charities.     Exalted Ruler and Chairperson Andrea Liptak said this year’s…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Referendum seeks to move May election

    Nonbinding ballot question aimed at gauging voter feedback By Joanne Degnan, Managing Editor    ROBBINSVILLE — A non-binding referendum on the ballot Tuesday in Robbinsville asks voters whether they want to move the township’s nonpartisan municipal elections from May to November to coincide with other elections.    Supporters of the idea, including Mayor Dave Fried, say the…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Multi-town flood control commission forming

    Members realize any action is years away By Christina Izzo, Special Writer    Hillsborough and Manville officials are optimistic about a new Raritan and Millstone Rivers Flood Control Commission helping to find answers to flooding issues.    The Hillsborough Township Committee introduced an ordinance Oct. 11 to join in the creation of the commission. Bridgewater, Franklin…

  • MANVILLE: Flood volunteers are thanked

    To the editor:     I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Manville VFW and everyone that volunteered their time and provided assistance to help with providing food and shelter for the flood victims of the town of Manville. I would first like to thank Mr. Jim Wisor, President of the Veterans of…