• MANVILLE: Library Happenings column, week of Feb. 14

       The library will be closed on Monday, Feb. 18, for Presidents’ Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday.    Tax forms: The Manville Public Library has some New Jersey and federal tax forms available. Call 888-238-1233 for New Jersey forms the library does not have and 877-777-4778 for federal forms. Senior citizens may call Somerset County…

  • Families needed for Japanese students

    Michael Daher, principal Hopewell Valley CHS     We need your help. From March 16-29, Hopewell Valley Central High School will be hosting 22 Japanese exchange students, who will be visiting our schools and community. We are looking for six families who are willing to host a student from Japan.    While host students and families will…

  • PRINCETON: Whistle-blower case settled

    By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer    A Princeton Police sergeant has settled a whistle-blower’s lawsuit he brought against the borough in 2011, his lawyer said Tuesday, but the details have not been disclosed.    B. David Jarashow, the attorney representing 22-year-veteran Sgt. Kenneth Riley, said none of the details of the settlement could be disclosed. Sgt.…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Elks laud Boy Scouts for Hurricane Sandy efforts

    LAMBERTVILLE: Elks laud Boy Scouts for Hurricane Sandy efforts

    Awarding the Certificate of Appreciation — Local Hero Recognition to Kent Carpenter, scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 49, is Thomas J. Hood (right), Exalted Ruler.

  • UPPER FREEHOLD: Foundation in need of volunteers

    By Jane Meggitt, Special Writer    The Upper Freehold Regional Education Foundation (UFREF) is looking for a few good people — approximately 10, according to president James Derasmo.    The foundation’s mission is to enhance the educational experience in township schools by providing donations and grants to teachers, administrators and students for facilitating educational opportunities.    ”Our number…

  • MONTGOMERY: Abrahams resigns from school board

    By Charley Falkenburg, Staff Writer    MONTGOMERY — Christine N. Abrahams, the Board of Education vice president, unexpectedly resigned on Feb. 12, just a little more than halfway into her first term.    Ms. Abrahams said she could no longer make the time commitment due to the rigid early morning hours of her designated subcommittees.    As a…

  • HOPEWELL VALLEY: Class of 1962 aids Take-a-Seat program

    HOPEWELL VALLEY: Class of 1962 aids Take-a-Seat program

    Shown from left are: Ryan Karp, Rachel Webster (both HVEF members), Marlene Bonacci Lynch (Class of 1962), Denise Nichols (HVEF president), Nancy Nelson Cane, Betty Ann Fritsch Mangold, Katharine Widmer and William Cane (all Class of 1962 members).

  • NEW HOPE: Synagogue’s silent auction to benefit school

    NEW HOPE: Synagogue’s silent auction to benefit school

    By John Tredrea, Special Writer    NEW HOPE — Kehilat HaNahar synagogue, the “Little Shul by the River,” will hold a “Goods and Services Silent Auction” from 7-9 p.m. on March 2.    ”The event will benefit our school programs,” said Kehilat HaNahar spokeswoman Laurie Anderson.    Kehilat HaNahar, founded as a Reconstructionist synagogue in 1994, is located…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Township Council advocates continued state funding for preservation

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer    EAST WINDSOR — The council unanimously expressed its support for sustainable state funding for open space, parks, farmland and historic preservation at its Feb. 5 meeting.    Mayor Janice Mironov told the Herald that the resolution recognizes that funds from the 2009 Green Acres bond act have been allocated.    Therefore, she…

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