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  • MEETING CALENDAR: December 27

    Tues., Jan. 7    Hamilton Township Council, reorganization meeting, 6:30 p.m., Town Hall Council Chambers, 2090 Greenwood Avenue.    Hamilton Township Board of Education, reorganization meeting, 8 p.m., Administration Building, 90 Park Avenue Thurs., Jan. 9    Hamilton Township Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Hall Council Chambers, 2090 Greenwood Avenue. Tues., Jan. 14    Hamilton Township Zoning Board, 6:30…

  • POLICE BLOTTER: December 26

    Robbinsville    Police charged Amber Vandertuyn, 26, of Moorestown, for driving while intoxicated and narcotics possession on Dec. 11.    According to police, a car driven by Ms. Vandertuyn was seen failing to signal a lane change on I-195.    An ensuing search of the car revealed a small amount of heroin, marijuana and drug paraphernalia, police said.…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Department announces new traffic priority system

    Township Robbinsville fire officials recently announced Opticom, a traffic priority system for emergency vehicles, is now operational at two dangerous intersections of Route 130. ROBBINSVILLE — Township Robbinsville fire officials recently announced Opticom, a traffic priority system for emergency vehicles, is now operational at two dangerous intersections of Route 130 — the Robbinsville Bypass Road…

  • BORDENTOWN: Artists’ works to be displayed at church

    The First Presbyterian Church of Bordentown will hold its first art exhibit and sale celebrating local artists and raising funds to support church ministries. BORDENTOWN — The First Presbyterian Church of Bordentown will hold its first art exhibit and sale celebrating local artists and raising funds to support church ministries.    According to a release, artists…

  • REGION: Book, author has pluck and spunk

    REGION: Book, author has pluck and spunk

    Stafford’s historical fiction hints of introspective biography by Chuck O’Donnell, Special Writer Janet Stafford foists racism, gender inequality, marital strife, the loss of loved ones — not to mention the Battle of Gettysburg — upon the characters in her latest book like so many cannonballs launched across the fields during one of the bloodiest battles…

  • COUNTY: Farm preservation announced

    The Hunter Farm homestead in Hopewell Township has been preserved through a partnership between Mercer County and Hopewell Township, announced Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes. HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP — The Hunter Farm homestead in Hopewell Township has been preserved through a partnership between Mercer County and Hopewell Township, announced Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes.…

  • HAMILTON: Fire service mulled, district consolidation raised

    Township officials and the public heard a comprehensive presentation Tuesday from fire officers regarding fire services in Hamilton and the possibility of eventual consolidation. by James McEvoy, Managing Editor HAMILTON — Township officials and the public heard a comprehensive presentation Tuesday from fire officers regarding fire services in Hamilton and the possibility of eventual consolidation.…

  • Auditions for "Shrek"

    By Maria Kauzmann Sourland Hills Actors Guild Auditions for “Shrek” Montgomery Township, N.J — Sourland Hills Actors Guild announces open auditions on Friday, January 17 and Thursday, January 23 from 6:00-8:30pm at the Otto Kaufmann Community Center, 356 Skillman Rd, Skillman, NJ. The stage production of Shrek has many roles available for both adults and…

  • HEALTH: Take care to stay healthy in winter months

    This time of year presents a set of challenges to staying well unique to the season. by Stephanie Vaccaro, Special Writer This time of year presents a set of challenges to staying well unique to the season. Cold and flu season begins. Depression during the holidays can greet you. And emergency rooms see a number…