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  • Ten reasons why ‘locavore’ should be in your vocabulary

    Weekly eco-tips courtesy Sustainable Lawrence By Ralph Copleman, Sustainable Lawrence    ”Locavore,” according to the Webster folks, is now an official word. It means someone who eats only things grown locally. But this shouldn’t only apply to food.    Take it a step further. Suppose you could meet all your needs locally. Could be challenging. Could create…

  • Township, city set to merge EMS

    By Stephanie Prokop, Staff Writer    Bordentown Township and Bordentown City have taken another step toward consolidating services to save money and increase efficiency in both towns.    The township and city are working on the final details of emergency medical service consolidation.    Bordentown Township Mayor George Chidley said this week the township will have the details…

  • Robert P. Steinberg

    Former Princeton resident     MANCHESTER — Robert P. Steinberg died Wednesday at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was 65.    Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Mr. Steinberg was a former resident of Millburn and Princeton.    A graduate of Kings College, he was project manager at Hatzel & Buehler Inc. an electrical contractor headquartered in…

  • Annual fair moved to Promenade site

    Rotary Club taking over event for fire companies By Eileen Oldfield Staff Writer    When some members of the Hillsborough Rotary Club heard that the township’s Fireman’s Fair would not return in 2008 because the fair site was sold to make way for the Route 206 bypass, the club members couldn’t let the 30-year old summer…

  • Lena B. Miller

       BORDENTOWN — Lena B. Miller, 62, died Jan. 8 at Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia. Born in Trenton, she was a resident of the Allentown area for many years before moving to Bordentown seven years ago. Ms. Miller was a waitress at Town and Country Diner in Bordentown for 19 years.    Daughter of the late Hugh…

  • DISPATCHES: Careless approach to legislation

    by Hank Kalet, Managing Editor    Gov. Jon S. Corzine has changed the way the state will be paying for its schools.    The question, however, is what exactly the new funding formula will mean for local schools.    We have the numbers for the 2008-2009 school year — $7.8 billion in total aid to schools, a $532.8…

  • Florence girls’ basketball shooting for playoffs tonight

    By Sean Moylan, Sports Writer    Erin Sweeney is known for her rebounding and defense. But on Tuesday night at home, Sweeney tossed in 17 points to outscore the opposition herself as the Florence High girls’ basketball team crushed Maple Shade, 54-15.    ”She (Sweeney) came up big,” said Florence teammate Kiara Boone, who netted seven points…

  • Robbinsville promotes two police officers

    By Jessica Ercolino, Staff Writer    ROBBINSVILLE —The Robbinsville courtroom was standing room only Jan. 10, as township police officers Vince Estelle and Chris Nitti were promoted from detectives to sergeants.    Police Chief Martin Masseroni said he was proud to have the opportunity to promote both men.    ”Both have been assets to this Police Department and…

  • COMMUNITY CALENDAR

    Compiled by Mary Stulack Tell us about you. If your local nonprofit organization plans a special event and you would like to have the information published in The Manville News, drop a note to Mary Stulack, Calendar, 307 Omni Drive, Hillsborough, 08844.    All items should be typed and must be mailed, faxed (359-3930) or e-mailed…