• HIGHTSTOWN: Reverend’s namesake headed to top stakes race

    HIGHTSTOWN: Reverend’s namesake headed to top stakes race

    Photo courtesy of Ken Weingartner and the United States Trotting Association Rev. Patrick McDonnell, the pastor at St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church in Hightstown, and the racehorse named Father Patrick.

  • HOPEWELL BOROUGH: Old equipment to be auctioned

    There will be cars, mowing equipment, scooters and more By John Tredrea, Special Writer    On two things many people doubtless are agreed.    First: Auctions are fun. The unique patter of an auctioneer, seeming to be almost an art form at times, is entertaining. It’s hard not to smile while listening to it.    Second: You…

  • PLUMSTED: Municipal budget adopted
  • WEST AMWELL: Police, fire gear OK’d by township

    By John Tredrea, Special Writer    WEST AMWELL — Equipment for West Amwell police and fire departments can be purchased under an ordinance adopted by the Township Committee July 24, Township Clerk Lora Olsen said.    The ordinance authorizes the township to use $137,500 from its capital improvement fund for the purchases.    Among the many items to…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: New FEMA maps will affect insurance

    Changes made to flood zones in Hightstown By Amy Batista, Special Writer     The Federal Emergency Management Agency is in the process of adopting new flood insurance maps.    Borough Engineer Carmela Roberts, Councilwoman Lynne Woods and Police Director and Interim Borough Administrator James LeTellier attended a FEMA maps meeting July 24. They presented new…

  • RARITAN TOWNSHIP: HMC gets gift for pet, cardiac programs

    RARITAN TOWNSHIP: HMC gets gift for pet, cardiac programs

    Pam Wells (right), of Ringoes, presents a new bandanna for the Ernest L. Wells Pet Therapy Program to Hunterdon Medical Center pet therapist Gracie and Gracie’s owner, Joyce Bitzer. 

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Officers promoted to sergeant

    ROBBINSVILLE: Officers promoted to sergeant

    Police Chief Martin P. Masseroni lauds promoted officers by James McEvoy, Managing Editor ROBBINSVILLE — Two officers were promoted to the rank of sergeant at the July 25 Township Council meeting.    Christopher Clifton, previously a patrolman, and William Swanhart, previously a detective, took their oaths of office as family, friends and fellow officers watched on…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Officers promoted to sergeant

    ROBBINSVILLE: Officers promoted to sergeant

    Sgt. Christopher Clifton, who was previously a patrolman, takes his oath of office from Council President Ron Witt. Staff photos by James McEvoy

  • REGION: Schools won’t be used for Senate primary voting

    Election is Aug. 13 By Philip Sean Curran, Packet Media Group    Public schools will not be used as polling places for voting districts in the area for the Aug. 13 special primary election for the U.S. Senate seat of the late Frank Lautenberg.    In a contest where turnout is expected to be low, voters have…

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