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  • 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…

  • Allentown tax issue clarified

    From: Elizabeth Poinsett, Allentown From: Elizabeth Poinsett, Allentown To the editor:    I certainly hope the readers of The Messenger-Press can see through all the political rhetoric currently offered by certain candidates and their supporting allies. Nevertheless, I feel it is important to respond to Virginia Hulick’s Oct. 27 letter on the issue of borough property…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Town seeks $95K restitution from JCP&L

    Complaint filed with state regulators over 5-day hurricane outage    ROBBINSVILLE — The township filed a complaint with state regulators Tuesday against Jersey Central Power & Light Company (JCP&L) that seeks $95,000 in restitution for expenses the municipality incurred during the five-day power outage that followed Hurricane Irene.    The complaint also requests that state Board of…

  • MANVILLE: Low turnout adds clout to your ballot

        Look to the person at your left. Then look to the person to your right.     Chances are, only one of the three of you will make the effort to vote in Tuesday’s elections.     And that’s a shame.     For months, the USA has been applauding and encouraging the Arab Spring uprisings, in…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: No progress reported in teacher contract talks

    Mediator sends impasse to fact-finder By Joanne Degnan, Managing Editor    ROBBINSVILLE — The state mediator trying to help the school district and its teachers union hammer out a new contract has decided to send the dispute to a fact-finder because the two sides are still too far apart, school board officials said.    Carol Boyne, the…

  • The Artful Palate

    Junior League of Greater Princeton The Junior League Invites the Princeton Community to the Artful Palate: A showcase of art, wine, cheese and chocolate   ·         Attendees will enjoy an elegant evening indulging in a variety of affordable luxuries ·         “Leaves a good taste in your mouth,” supporting charitable programs in the community October 19,…

  • MANVILLE: Resident asks, "Are you better off?"

    To the editor:     When I drive down Main Street in Manville I see nothing has changed except stores closed due to hard economic times, but a sloppy unkempt town. This was not like these 4 years ago. I have seen my taxes increase with nothing to show for it. You can not put all…