• FIELDSBORO: Community information

    FIELDSBORO: Community information

    Fieldsboro Borough At. .3 square miles, the borough of Fieldsboro is the smallest municipality in Burlington County. It borders the Delaware River and Bordentown Township. Fieldsboro was incorporated with the name Fieldsborough on March 7, 1850, within portions of Mansfield Township. It separated from Bordentown Township as an independent municipality around 1894. The area once…

  • PLAINSBORO: Community information

    COMMUNITY PROFILES – PLAINSBORO Narrative: Plainsboro Township is a vibrant, diverse community that has successfully grown from its humble 18th century beginnings as a rural farming community to become an important destination for businesses and families alike. Located midway between New York City and Philadelphia, the Township’s careful planning has resulted in over 50 percent…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Students learn consequences of driving drunk

    ROBBINSVILLE: Students learn consequences of driving drunk

    Robbinsville High School seniors, with the assistance of local public safety agencies, teach the dangers of drunk driving through Operation Smash. Andrew Gart exits his vehicle as Sam Acheampong, who is later revealed to have been driving under the influence, checks on Jackie Testa. The mock crash was part of a series of presentations and…

  • Art in the Footlights by artist David John Rush comes to the Barn Theatre in Montville

    Art in the Footlights by artist David John Rush comes to the Barn Theatre in Montville

    By Lorraine Lyzak Art in the Footlights by artist David John Rush Artist David John Rush will be presenting a “show-stopping” exhibit entitled: “Art in the Footlights” at the Barn Theatre in Montville featuring an exquisite variety of landscapes, still life and portrait painted in oils and watercolors.  Art in the Footlights will open Friday,…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Mayor issues statement after council fires borough administrator

    HIGHTSTOWN: Mayor issues statement after council fires borough administrator

    Batista Mike Theokas looks over paperwork during a special meeting held May 8 in which his position with Hightstown was terminated in a 4-2 Borough Council vote. Mr. Theokas has been working as the borough administrator since being hired shortly after Hurricane Irene in 2011. (Photo by Amy Batista)

  • Interfaith Caregivers Honors Hundreds of Volunteers who “Inspire by Example”

    Interfaith Caregivers Honors Hundreds of Volunteers who “Inspire by Example”

    By Diane Blaszka Hamilton, NJ – May 8, 2013 – Last year, volunteer-powered Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County, a nonprofit serving homebound elderly and people with disabilities, provided free caregiving services to more than 300 people throughout Mercer County. On Tuesday, April 23rd, the organization honored the 253 loyal volunteers who made that service…

  • PLUMSTED: Municipal taxes to increase

    PLUMSTED: Municipal taxes to increase

    Plumsted Mayor Dave Leutwyler discusses the implications of the 2013 municipal bud´get shortly prior to its adoption at the May 1 Township Committee meeting. Staff photo by James McEvoy

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Students learn consequences of driving drunk

    ROBBINSVILLE: Students learn consequences of driving drunk

    Senior Greg Michal attempts to drive a golf cart through an obstacle course while he and his passenger Niraj Nayak both wear beer goggles. Staff photo by James McEvoy

  • MONROE: Community information

    Monroe Township Named after the fifth U.S. President, James Monroe, this community broke away from South Amboy and was incorporated in 1838 as an independent municipality by the New Jersey State Legislature. Originally, Monroe was a part of Piscataway, and then a part of South Amboy. The 1838 incorporation of Monroe Township originally included Spotswood,…

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