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  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: The sounds of spring

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: The sounds of spring

    Staff photo by John Keating. Catherine Seymour, director of the Monmouth Junction School band, conducts the third graders.

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: The sounds of spring

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: The sounds of spring

    Staff photo by John Keating. Monmouth Junction School third-grader Stephen Peters sings the Hawaiian song "Humuhumunuk Unukuapua’a."

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Township may buy housing for developmentally disabled

    by Davy James, Staff Writer    The Township Council is considering entering into a partnership with Triple C Housing Inc. to purchase township residences that would accommodate low-income developmentally disabled adults.    Triple C Housing enlists the private and public sectors’ support in developing safe, decent and affordable housing coupled with community support for individuals of low…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Borough alters EMS pact; annual savings is $78,000

    By Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer    HIGHTSTOWN — The Borough Council approved changes in its emergency medical services agreement with Robbinsville this week that will result in an annual savings of about $78,000.    The expected savings represents about 1.5 cents on the tax rate. For the owner of a home assessed at the township average of…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: First-year Legion team already has three wins

    By: Kyle Moylan Sports Editor     While there may be a need for occasional baby steps with the first-year team this season, the Robbinsville American Legion baseball squad also has moments when it’s up and running.     Going into action this past Tuesday night against Trenton, Robbinsville was 3-5 on the year.     For a…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Dentist’s office essay contest honors her patients’ volunteer efforts

    HILLSBOROUGH: Dentist’s office essay contest honors her patients’ volunteer efforts

       Three Hillsborough students received prizes after winning the “Giving Smiles” program sponsored by Dr. Laurene Wolf, an opportunity for the local children and teens to be recognized for their outstanding charitable experiences.    During February, which is National Children’s Dental Health Month, children in kindergarten through 12th grade were eligible to enter by submitting a 500-word…

  • JAMESBURG: Bistro, apartments eyed for borough

    By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer    JAMESBURG — A dual restaurant-bistro and apartment building could be making its way to the downtown business district in the distant future.    The project, set for East Railroad Avenue, was tabled by the Land Use Board at its June 11 meeting after members informed the applicant’s attorney, Joseph Deckut, that…

  • BORDENTOWN: Post 26 hoping for a breakout week

    By: Kyle Moylan Sports Editor     With a 4-3 record going into action this past Tuesday, the Bordentown Post 26 American Legion squad still has time to turn around its season and become a state playoff team again.     Of course, now would be a good time to start that comeback.     “We’re definitely not…

  • MANVILLE: Traffic police association selects Manville officer for safety award

    MANVILLE: Traffic police association selects Manville officer for safety award

    By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer    With a mix of enforcement and educational work, one Manville police officer was rewarded for what Chief Mark Peltack calls a desire to help people by helping them understand “why things are done the way they’re done.”    Manville Police Patrolman Mike Peterson was recently honored with a traffic safety award…