• HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Officials prepare for brush removal

    By John Tredrea, Special Writer    The Hopewell Township Committee approved a resolution Monday night to hire the state-authorized firm of AshBritt Inc., of Deerfield, Florida, to remove debris and brush associated with Hurricane Sandy, Township Committeewoman Vanessa Sandom said Tuesday.    ”Brush pickup will begin in December,” Ms. Sandom said. “However, the specific start date and…

  • Music Together celebration concert now a fundraiser

       On Dec. 1 and 2, Music Together will celebrate its 25th anniversary and raise funds for families affected by Hurricane Sandy with three benefit concerts.    At each show, members of the “Music Together Band” — three Music Together recording artists who sing over 200 of the popular songs on the award-winning CDs — will bring…

  • In the Wake of Hurricane Sandy, Peapack-Gladstone Bank Provides Aid to St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center

    In the Wake of Hurricane Sandy, Peapack-Gladstone Bank Provides Aid to St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center

    By Rosanne Schwab Peapack-Gladstone Bank’s Four Paws Pet Supply drive to benefit St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in North Branch and Madison has now drawn to a close; and in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the culmination of this initiative could not have been timelier. By setting up collection bins at the bank’s Headquarters and 23…

  • SENIOR MENUS

       All meals are served at noon at Hibernia Apartments in Lambertville.    Reservations are required. Call 609-397-2228 24 hours in advance.    The value of each meal is $5.10. Any amount donated over this is a tax-deductible contribution.    All menus are subject to change and include milk and margarine.    The sodium-controlled menu is the same unless otherwise…

  • PRINCETON: Man charged in beating death of dog

    PRINCETON: Man charged in beating death of dog

    By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer    A Megan’s Law offender living in Princeton has been charged with animal cruelty in the beating death of a dog in August.    Michael Rosenberg, 30, advertised himself as a dog trainer who operated out of his residence, said animal control officer Mark Johnson on Monday.    In this case, a…

  • PRINCETON:St. Paul’s School celebrates Blue Ribbon award

    By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer    The applause rose outside St. Paul’s School Wednesday morning as children and adults clapped when they saw a blue flag go up the flag pole to mark a high honor the co-ed Catholic school has received.    St. Paul’s was recognized this year by the U.S. Department of Education as…

  • Thanksgiving at the Farm begins Friday

       The fifth annual Thanksgiving at the Farm indoor holiday farmer’s market will take place on Nov. 23, 24 and 25 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. each day at WoodsEdge Wools Farm, 78 Bowne Station Road, Stockton.    This free three-day event will focus on area farmers’ Slow Food and Slow Fiber harvests, as well as artisan food…

  • PENNINGTON: Council gives kudos to storm workers

    By John Tredrea, Special Writer    At its Monday night meeting, Pennington Borough Council thanked the borough’s police department, fire company, first aid squad, borough office staff and Mark Reading, the borough’s volunteer office of emergency management (OEM) coordinator, for outstanding work during and after Hurricane Sandy.    A proclamation written by Councilman Weed Tucker noted:    —…

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    The Freehold Area Running Club’s Born to Run 5-mile race through Freehold Borough has been canceled due to Hurricane Sandy. The race committee determined that the course is unsafe to put the race on at this time. Since the race benefited the Open Door Food Pantry of Freehold, the club is asking all runners to…

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