Category: archives

  • MHS girls can’t get enough shots to fall

    By John E. Powers Sports Writer    DUNELLEN — Manville High School’s girls’ basketball team had one lead in Saturday’s consolation game of the Clem Santy Tournament at Faber School in Dunellen — a very early lead.    But after sophomore forward Amy Evanylo scored the game’s opening basket, the Lady Mustangs never really seriously threatened Notre…

  • Name change now official for township

    By Jessica Ercolino, Staff Writer    ROBBINSVILLE — Remnants of Washington Township in Mercer County have lingered ever since residents voted to officially change the name of the municipality in November. But as of Jan. 1, Washington was history.    Residents overwhelmingly approved (1,816 to 693) changing the name of the township during the recent election, seeking…

  • Seniors thank area merchants

    Delware Valley Seniors     We, the Delaware Valley Seniors, would like to express our sincere thanks to all area merchants who contributed to our Christmas luncheon.    Our luncheon was enjoyed by all who attended.    We wish everyone a healthy and happy and prosperous new year. Brenda Reasoner secretary Delaware Valley Seniors

  • EDITORIAL: 2008 promises to be a year of changes

       So 2008 has finally arrived — and with it all the new and exciting challenges every new year brings, along with a fair amount of unfinished business the old year has left behind.    As one of those years that happens to be divisible by four, 2008 promises to be unusually eventful in the political arena…

  • Officials debate interlocal truck agreement

    By Jessica Ercolino, Staff Writer    UPPER FREEHOLD — A new brush truck will be purchased for the Hope Fire Co. this year, but who’s paying for the off-road fire fighting vehicle has caused some grousing among township officials.    Members of the 2007 Township Committee adopted a resolution Dec. 20 to proceed with preparing the bid…

  • Looking back at accomplishments, looking forward to more

    Weekly eco-tips courtesy Sustainable Lawrence By Scott Bentivegna, Sustainable Lawrence    The holidays are fading from our memory as we look forward to a new year. January, named after the Roman god Janus, is a time for looking both backwards and forwards. By counting our eco-successes in 2007, and taking some simple positive steps, we can…

  • Committee begins new year

    Chesterfield Township Committee reorganized Wednesday morning, appointing Larry Durr, mayor; Michael Hlubik, deputy mayor; and Brian Kelly, committeeman.

  • Budget changes reflect grants

    By Audrey Levine Staff Writer    The committee unanimously approved a resolution adding $154,557 to the township’s 2007, reflecting receipt of 14 grants.    The township received $5,750.81 from the New Jersey Administrative Office of the Courts Alcohol Education, Rehabilitation and Enforcement Fund, and $3,000 from the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety Division of…

  • POLICE BLOTTER

       Diana Janowski, 23, of Boonton, was charged with driving while intoxicated and failure to keep right after police observed her swerving over the centerline at 1:28 a.m. Dec. 19 at the corner of Wilhousky Street and South Main Street.    Ms. Janowski was processed and released to friends. A patron reported being slapped by a dancer…