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  • MANVILLE: Parishioners’ appeal is denied

        The appeal of the merger of two Manville Catholic parishes by the group called Friends of Christ the King Parish has been “rejected on all grounds and denied by the Vatican,” in a decree dated Oct. 7 and sent to the church, according to parish pastor Stanislaw Slaby.     A story in last week’s…

  • LETTER: Resident takes umbrage with news coverage

    To the editor:    I just read on your internet site about Bordentown Township getting a large warehouse in the Township that could bring up to 700 jobs to the Township. The writer of this piece should really get the facts straight.    First of all, this had been discussed at a previous meeting because I in…

  • MANVILLE: Government reorganizes on Saturday

    Two Republicans will be sworn to three-year terms on Borough Council By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor    Two Republicans will be sworn in for three-year terms on Borough Council at Saturday’s borough government reorganization meeting at 11 a.m. at borough hall on North Main Street.    Richard Onderko will return to council after a one-year absence. He…

  • STATE WE’RE IN: Don’t toss old devices – recycle!

    by Michele Byers    The season of gift-giving has exploded with electronics.    If you’re like many folks, you probably got modern toys like flat-screen TVs, smartphones, tablets and gaming consoles beneath your tree.    New electronic gadgets are fun, but they create a serious post-holiday dilemma: What can be done with old and outdated devices?    Most definitely,…

  • STATE WE’RE IN: Don’t toss old devices – recycle!

    by Michele Byers The season of gift-giving has exploded with electronics.    If you’re like many folks, you probably got modern toys like flat-screen TVs, smartphones, tablets and gaming consoles beneath your tree.    New electronic gadgets are fun, but they create a serious post-holiday dilemma: What can be done with old and outdated devices?    Most definitely,…

  • ALLENTOWN: Swan songs abound at meeting

    This year may soon be regarded as the end of a meaningful era in Allentown history as three of the borough’s most dedicated volunteers step away from their roles in municipal government. by David Kilby, Special Writer ALLENTOWN — This year may soon be regarded as the end of a meaningful era in Allentown history…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Firefighters battle blaze in Foxmoor townhome

    No injuries reported in Dec. 28 fire by Amy Batista, Special WRiter ROBBINSVILLE — Firefighters battled a blaze in a townhome in the Foxmoor Town Center neighborhood in the 200 block of Waverly Court early Saturday morning, according to officials.    The fire broke out at 202 Waverly Court at approximately 7:12 a.m.    ”A single engine…

  • SOUTH COUNTY: Seiter, Gallagher lead new nine-member board

    SOUTH COUNTY: Seiter, Gallagher lead new nine-member board

    New regional school board meets for the first time By John Tredrea, Special Writer    The new South Hunterdon Regional Board of Education came into official existence Dec. 20, when the nine members of that board took oaths of office.    The members are from Lambertville, West Amwell and Stockton. The three municipalities approved a referendum overwhelmingly…

  • REGION: Lawmakers weigh in on BPU solar litigation

    Florence, North Hanover projects impacted TRENTON — Saying the misinterpretation of the Solar Act of 2012 has resulted in the obstruction of millions of dollars in economic investment in clean energy projects, several New Jersey legislators recently called on the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to take immediate action in reinstating the development of…