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  • MANVILLE: Scouts celebrate their successes from summer camp

       Boy Scouts in Troop 193 received merit badges and patches they earned at summer camp and on their own at the troop’s Court of Honor on Sept. 12. The Scouts were recognized for their hard work and achievements. The Boy Scouts spent a week at summer camp up in the Adirondacks of New York state…

  • MANVILLE: Movie theater offers ‘Escape from Flood’ $5 tickets, values

       Reading Cinemas Manville 12 wants to help residents get their mind off recent weather worries by hosting “Weekend Escape at Manville 12: Can’t Keep A Good Town Down!”    Following recent flooding, residents will have the opportunity to break from the storm by taking in some specially priced entertainment and complimentary concessions.    On Thursday, Sept.…

  • MANVILLE: Calendar for week of Sept. 22

    Sat., Sept. 24    Flea market/craft show: Hosted by Auxiliary of Manville First Aid & Rescue Squad at VFW hall, Washington Avenue. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., rain or shine. Estimated 30 or more vendors and crafters. For table or info, call 908-725-1246 or 908-725-2386. Wed., Sept. 28    Flu shot clinic: Easy Pharmacy & Surgicals, 931 Kennedy Blvd.,…

  • PLUMSTED: Voter approval sought for new ambulance

    Purchase would raise fire taxes about $8 a year By Joanne Degnan, Managing Editor    PLUMSTED — The New Egypt First Aid & Emergency Squad is counting on a series of community meetings to drum up support for an Oct. 19 referendum asking voters to approve buying a new ambulance to replace an 11-year-old vehicle.    EMS…

  • UPPER FREEHOLD: Resident named to lawyers’ list of ’40 under 40′
  • HILLSBOROUGH: Somerset Valley Players auditions for ‘A Christmas Carol’

       Open auditions for “A Christmas Carol” will be held by the Somerset Valley Players at their theater at 689 Amwell Road (Route 514) at 7:30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 26 and 27.    Performance dates are Dec. 2 through 18.    Needed is an adult ensemble, and non-traditional casting is possible. Also wanted are several…

  • MANVILLE: Rep. Lance says tax increases would hurt New Jersey disproportionately hard

    Guest opinion    President Obama recently unveiled the details of his $447 billion spending jobs stimulus plan proposal — a package of tax cuts for employers and employees, unemployment benefits, infrastructure spending and various government spending measures.    I support a careful examination of the costs and benefits of the President’s latest plan as well as consideration…

  • MANVILLE: Community Day put off this year

    Many involved with dealing with aftermath of major storms By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer    Community Day in Manville was started in 2000 a year after Hurricane Floyd hit town in 1999.    This year, due to another devastating storm, it will be least postponed from the Saturday, Oct. 1, scheduled date, and maybe cancelled,…

  • LAWRENCE: Market cell tower gets planners’ consent

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Township planners gave the green light to Liberty Towers LLC’s proposal to build a cell tower on a corner of the Trenton Farmers Market property on Princeton Avenue and Spruce Street Monday night.    The Planning Board unanimously approved the applicant’s request for minor site plan approval and a conditional use…