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  • NEW HOPE: Annual auto show held

    NEW HOPE: Annual auto show held

    Phil McAuliffe Barry Lewis of Philadelphia looks at a 1955 Ford Thunderbird.

  • Controlling Mosquitoes Around the Home

    Somerset County Board of Freeholders The Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders would like residents to know that they can play a large role in controlling mosquitoes in and around their homes and reduce the threat of West Nile Virus. “Prevention is a good tool against the growth of the mosquito population in our county…

  • HEALTH MATTERS: Washing hands at the beach helps to prevent illness

    By David J. Herman, M.D. Princeton Healthcare System     A new study examining the dangers lurking in beach sand recently captured national attention, casting a cloud over shore vacations.     Media reports about the study, published by the American Journal of Epidemiology, indicated that children and adults who dig and play in the sand are…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Baseball 11’s lose tight contest

       ROBBINSVILLE — There was a certain symmetry to the memorable run of the 2009 Robbinsville 11’s baseball team this summer.    The District 12 champs went out as they came in – playing nine innings of gutsy and exciting baseball.    While Robbinsville came out on top in its nine-inning battle against Cranbury-Plainsboro in its District 12…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Town’s oldest-known building being torn down

    by Melissa L. Gaffney, Staff Writer    ROBBINSVILLE — The township has deemed it “unsafe and dangerous.” And it would have been costly to preserve the town’s oldest-known building, according to Business Administrator and Township Engineer Tim McGough.    So, he gave the order to have the Cattail Tavern on Old York Road in New Sharon torn…

  • PLUMSTED: Decision seems imminent for officer in limbo

    by Melissa L. Gaffney, Staff Writer    PLUMSTED — Ernie Freestone didn’t say much during last week’s Township Committee meeting. But an outpouring of community support spoke for itself, as several members of the public vouched for the character and ability of the local law enforcement officer who has been in limbo for about 18 months.…

  • PLUMSTED: Robbers hold residents at gunpoint

    by Melissa L. Gaffney, Staff Writer    PLUMSTED — Two residents of Magnolia Avenue were recently held at gunpoint as three armed men entered their home and made off with cash and electronics,    Township police said Tuesday that the suspects ransacked the house around 7 p.m. Aug. 3. One of the suspects gained entry to the…

  • COMMUNITY CALENDAR

    Thursday, Aug. 13    MOMs meeting — The MOMS Club of Millstone Township will hold its monthly meeting at 10 a.m. Mothers from Millstone and Roosevelt are welcome to come meet the club’s members and learn about this international, nonprofit organization. It offers local, stay-at-home and part-time working moms support and the opportunity to share activities…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: New food provider, menu for students

    by Melissa L. Gaffney, Staff Writer    ROBBINSVILLE — The nearly 2,700 students in the school district will have something new on their plates this fall, literally.    The Board of Education last month unanimously approved a one-year food service management contract with Compass Group USA, Inc., known more commonly by its Chartwells Division name.    Several board…