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  • CAPITOL NEWS AND COMMENT: April 24

    The following items are taken from reports issued by legislators and other items of political concern. 2-percent cap    Assembly Republican Budget Officer Declan O’Scanlon, R-Monmouth, issued a statement following a press conference held by Gov. Christie explaining the need for the conditionally vetoed interest arbitration bill (A3067) to be passed:    ”The 2 percent arbitration cap…

  • PRINCETON: Bank partners with bookstore and publisher for launch of Princeton-based book

       Three local businesses — Hopewell Valley Community Bank, Wild River Books, and Labyrinth Books — converged on Nassau Street in Princeton on April 22 to celebrate locally based Wild River Books’ launch of author Edmund Keeley’s eighth novel, “The Megabuilders of Queenston Park,” set in Princeton.    ”The Megabuilders of Queenston Park,” a satire about modern…

  • COLUMBUS: New Dunkin’ Donuts to open Saturday

    The grand opening for the Dunkin’ Donuts, located in the Homstead Shopping Center on Columbus Road, will feature a ribbon cutting ceremony with local dignitaries, live music, face painting and balloon animal COLUMBUS — This Saturday a grand opening ceremony is scheduled for a new Dunkin’ Donuts.    The grand opening for the Dunkin’ Donuts, located…

  • HAMILTON: New Day firm relocates headquarters to Hamilton

    HAMILTON: New Day firm relocates headquarters to Hamilton

    For more information visit www.newdayunderwriting.com by James McEvoy, Managing Editor HAMILTON — A new day has dawn for an underwriting management firm that recently relocated its headquarters to the township.    Jeffrey S. Lejfer, president and CEO, and Jeff Slivka, executive vice president and COO, of New Day Underwriting Managers LLC recently sat down with the…

  • COMMUNITY CALENDAR: April 25

    Wednesdays    Free Acoustic Open Mic Night and Poetry at Star Subs and Café in the Buckley Plaza 621 Route 130, Hamilton, will be hosted Wednesdays at 7 p.m. by American Idol contestant Bri Lobue. Audience and musicians are welcome. 609-333- 1230. Mondays    Free Memoir Writing Classes. All welcome. Every Monday 1:30 –4 p.m., Main floor…

  • Small Business Growth Alliance Works with Make-A-Wish Foundation to Bring Girl New Best Friend

    Small Business Growth Alliance Works with Make-A-Wish Foundation to Bring Girl New Best Friend

    By 1888PressRelease 1888 PressRelease – SBGA Alliance Partners have been recognized by Inc. Magazine, have received the coveted President’s Award and are accredited members of the Better Business Bureau. SBGA provides members with essential products and services. Children dealing with life-threatening illnesses often struggle to be understood. For most of these children, they just want…

  • Student Visual Arts Show Comes to MCCC Gallery April 29 to May 9

    Student Visual Arts Show Comes to MCCC Gallery April 29 to May 9

    By Wendy Humphrey The diverse talents of Mercer County Community College’s (MCCC) Visual Arts students will be on display at this year’s "MCCC Student Visual Arts Show" at The Gallery at Mercer from Tuesday, April 29 through Friday, May 9. The show is free and open to the public. The Gallery is located on the second floor…

  • LAWRENCE: Rider alums to receive honorary degrees

       Two Rider University alumni will receive honorary degrees at the school’s graduation ceremony May 16 at 9:30 a.m. The ceremony will be held on the Rider University campus.    Joan C. Mazzotti, who earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Rider University in 1972, will receive an honorary doctor of humane letters. She graduated from…

  • LIBRARY HAPPENINGS: April 24

       The Manville Library participated in the 18th Annual National Poetry Month on April 22 in the Community Room. Poetry forms discussed were sonnet, lyric, haiku and quatrain.    All poetry winners will receive either a Poetry magazine or spoken word CD for their writing efforts. Some poems may appear in the Manville News. The deadline is…