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  • SENIOR MENUS

    June 4-11    All meals are served at noon at Hibernia Apartments in Lambertville.    Reservations are required. Call 609-397-2228 24 hours in advance.    The value of each meal is $4.95. Any amount donated over this is a tax-deductible contribution.    All menus are subject to change and include milk and margarine.    The sodium-controlled menu is the same…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Fried announces plan to consolidate positions

    By Melissa L. Gaffney, Staff Writer    ROBBINSVILLE — A plan to consolidate the two positions of township business administrator and engineer was announced Tuesday by Mayor Dave Fried, who says the township would save about $70,000 with this move to create a more efficient government.    The township engineer also serves as director of community development.…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Judge upholds cease-and-desist order against stable

    ROBBINSVILLE: Judge upholds cease-and-desist order against stable

    By Geoffrey Wertime, The Packet Group    ROBBINSVILLE — The township’s attempt to settle a dispute between itself, a local stable and riding academy, and its neighbor has come to an end.    After more than a decade of complaints and rebuttals, J.E.M. Stables recently went before Robbinsville Township Municipal Court Judge Anthony M. Massi.    On May…

  • ‘Drag Me to Hell’

    ‘Drag Me to Hell’

    This fun and stylish film depends on its plot and its characterizations rather than special effects, brilliant as they are By Bob Brown THE title of Sam Raimi’s latest film may turn people off. It sounds like a cheap grade C flick. The Sunday afternoon my wife and I attended a showing, only two other…

  • Teacher in Columbus thanks community

    Linda Elliot of Medford To the editor:    I have been teaching third grade in Columbus for the past 18 years. Saying, “Thank you and farewell,” is bittersweet. I will take with me wonderful memories of this warm and supportive community.    Teaching in Columbus has truly been a family affair. I’d like to reflect on some…

  • Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off on June 13

    Somerset County Board of Freeholders  If you are cleaning your garage, shed or other storage areas this year, you can dispose of hazardous items at the next Somerset County Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day Saturday, June 13. Hazardous items can be dropped off at the South County Public Works Garage, located at 410 Roycefield Rd in…

  • LAWRENCE: Mixed reaction to DOT design for intersection

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer The state Department of Transportation’s proposed redesign of a stretch of Brunswick Pike, between Lake Drive and the Brunswick Circle, has drawn mixed reviews from the neighbors.     About 70 residents turned out to examine the proposed plans and to ask questions of DOT officials and consultants on May 27…

  • LAWRENCE: Council to vote on budget

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer A public hearing and final action on the township’s proposed $40.8 million budget for 2009 is expected when Township Council meets tonight, Thursday, at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Building.     The council rescheduled its regular meeting for Thursday because of the Democratic and Republican party primary elections Tuesday. The…

  • Fundraiser Tickets To Music Gala Still Available

    By Har Sinai Temple                                    TICKETS TO MUSIC GALA AVAILABLE     Hopewell Township – Tickets are still available for "Celebration of Song,” a benefit evening of operatic, Judaic and Broadway music that will take place at Har Sinai Temple on June 13 at 8 p.m.       Cantor Emily Pincus will be joined in song by…