• LAMBERTVILLE: Pantry steps up for those in need

    LAMBERTVILLE: Pantry steps up for those in need

    By Sally Stang, Special Writer    LAMBERTVILLE — Hurricane Sandy left many people in distress — with power, heat, gas and food in short supply.    For some people, this was the first time they had experienced a level of fear that one might feel when resources are running dry, along with the dismay and stigma of…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Calendar

    December    The Board of Education has invited the senior community to attend the special following events. All senior who preregister with the Senior Center will be admitted free of charge to the following events. On Dec. 5 and 6, South Brunswick Seniors are invited to attend the Crossroads Winter Concert at 7:30 p.m. at South…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Roxey: The man behind the ballet

    LAMBERTVILLE: Roxey: The man behind the ballet

    By John Tredrea, Special Writer    LAMBERTVILLE — Roxey Ballet put an impressive feather in its cap this Thanksgiving Day, when Roxey dancers performed on “Good Morning, America” and during the Philadelphia’s parade.    ”It was a great experience,” said artistic director, Mark Roxey, who also founded the company. “It’s usually big-city ballet companies that get to…

  • UPPER FREEHOLD: Honoring farmers present and future

    UPPER FREEHOLD: Honoring farmers present and future

    By Jane Meggitt, Special Writer    UPPER FREEHOLD — The municipality with the most acres of preserved farmland, as well as the largest number of preserved farms in the state, took time Dec. 6 to honor those who permanently deed restrict their agricultural properties.    The Township Committee also recognized the community’s next generation of farmers —…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: CHAMPS!

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: CHAMPS!

    Ed Birch left, Quarterback T. J. Perkowski hands the ball off to Dahrae Ford. Right, T.J. Taylor returns a Manalapan punt during the championship game Saturday.

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Town hosts storm info forum

    By Charles W. Kim, Managing Editor    Around 80 different agencies from seven counties attended a forum Tuesday on how to inform residents during a crisis.    The event, sponsored by South Brunswick Police, focussed on how the various agencies reached the public during the recent Superstorm Sandy.    ”People are expecting us to do more,” Sgt. Jim…

  • HOPEWELL BOROUGH: Council changes sewer rules 

    By John Tredrea, Special Writer    Hopewell Borough sewer lines can be extended to properties partially within Hopewell Township under an ordinance adopted by Hopewell Borough Council Dec. 3, borough administrator/clerk Michele Hovan said Monday.    Sewer lines may be extended to properties up to 2 acres in size under the ordinance.    Under a previously introduced version…

  • HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Committee honors ‘Sandy’ workers

    By John Tredrea, Special Writer    The Hopewell Township Committee has honored township staff and Valley-wide emergency service workers for their efforts during and after Hurricane Sandy.    The committee unanimously passed a formal written resolution to that effect Monday night.    The measure — passage of which drew a vigorous, prolonged round of applause from those attending…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Raiders look to build off strong season

    By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    If the Hillsborough High School boys basketball team can duplicate its efforts of a year ago, Ian Progin feels it can be another outstanding season.    ”I thought we had a very good year last year,” said the Hillsborough head coach, whose graduated two starters in Devonn Foster and Jason…

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