• SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Senior Center wins national award

        The South Brunswick Senior Center won a national award from the National Council on Aging for its “Living Legacies” program, according to a joint press release from the center and the council.     The award was presented as part of NCOA’s National Institute of Senior Centers 2012 Programs of Excellence, according to the release.…

  • FLEMINGTON: Safe Communities Coalition gets “Coalition Of Excellence” Award

       The Hunterdon County Safe Communities Coalition (SCC) received a “Coalition of Excellence” award on Feb. 7 in Washington D.C. from the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA).    The GOT OUTCOMES! Award program gives coalitions across the country the opportunity to receive national recognition for their contributions to community-level substance abuse-related outcomes. Winners are chosen by…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Trimming postal service called ‘national disgrace’

    To the editor:    Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe has announced that the postal service will stop delivering Saturday mail starting in August. This push led by the Republican Congress, is a slap in the face against postal workers and all middle-class American workers.    The Constitution guarantees the Post Office. The agency receives no federal money…

  • HIGHTSTOWN HAPPENINGS: PHOTOS: Week of Feb. 22

    HIGHTSTOWN HAPPENINGS: PHOTOS: Week of Feb. 22

    Batista Monday, Hightstown resident Sean Baldwin, of Franklin Street, points out the oil tank at 132 Franklin Street that he said released pungent fumes into the air while leaking fuel oil into Peddie Lake. (Photo by Amy Batista)

  • EAST WINDSOR: Township recognizes the year’s top employees

    EAST WINDSOR: Township recognizes the year’s top employees

    Three East Windsor employees received Employee of the Year awards from Mayor Janice Mironov Feb. 19. Commemorating the occasion are, from left, Detective Joseph Gorski; Mayor Mironov; Jennifer Santiago, secretary to the township manager; and Public Works Director William Askenstedt. (Photo by David Kilby)

  • WEST WINDSOR: South boys reach MCT hoops final

    WEST WINDSOR: South boys reach MCT hoops final

    West Windsor-Plainsboro High senior Brian Matthews had six points and 10 rebounds to help the Pirates to a 66-55 win over Trenton Catholic in the Mercer County Tournament semifinals. Photo by Ellen Schwartz

  • CHESTERFIELD CHATTER: Week of Feb. 21

    By Nancy Mrzljak, Guest Columnist      The Chesterfield Township Rabies Shot Clinic will be held 9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, March 2 at the Chesterfield Township Municipal Garage, 300 Bordentown-Chesterfield Road.     Dog licenses will not be issued at the clinic. Dog licenses are due March 31.     For information, call 609-298-2311 or visit…

  • Somerset County Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair Packs "Em" In

    Somerset County Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair Packs "Em" In

    By Gary Cooper Over 55 employers and service providers packed American Legion Stevenson-D’Alessio Post 12, 232 Union Ave., Somerville, on Thursday, February 21, 2013, for New Jersey’s ninth Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) job and coaching fair, and they were not disappointed with the turn-out of veteran job seekers, totaling over 150.  The U.S. Chamber of…

  • Community Invited to Horticulture Expo at MCCC from March 15-17; High School Students from Across New Jersey to Participate

    Community Invited to Horticulture Expo at MCCC from March 15-17; High School Students from Across New Jersey to Participate

    By Candace Zafirellis If you don’t get to this year’s Philadelphia Flower Show in early March, there will still be a great opportunity to see a wide array of beautiful, creative floral arrangements on the campus of Mercer County Community College. After hosting a hugely successful event last year, MCCC will again open its doors…

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