• MANVILLE: Senior Corner column, week of Nov. 15

       The Manville Senior Citizens meet at 12:30 p.m. today, Thursday, Nov. 15, at the VFW on Washington Avenue. (Normally they meet on the second Thursday of each month.)    Canned goods or nonperishable food items will continue to be collected before each meeting, as well as soup labels. Remember to bring one item per member to…

  • MANVILLE: Youth is school service club officer

    MANVILLE: Youth is school service club officer

       Officers of the Service Club at Immaculate Conception School in Somerville were installed following a school Mass.    The club, comprised of homeroom representatives from grades 4-8, meets monthly to plan and implement activities and projects to promote school spirit and provide service and assistance to the community.    Activities include a Thanksgiving food drive; providing support…

  • CHESTERFIELD CHATTER: Nov. 15

    By Nancy Mrzljak    The Chesterfield Township Historical Society will hold a Colonial Cooking Demonstration and Mince Meat Sale from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov.17, at the Chesterfield Township Historical Society headquarters at 2 Front Street, Crosswicks.    Open hearth cook Mercy Ingraham will demonstrate authentic Colonial cooking methods with a focus on preparing…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Here’s a guide to getting aid, and how to help

       The Wilson 10-33 Foundation has initiated an effort to collect necessary items for those affected by Hurricane Sandy.    Needed items include non-perishable food, water, baby items, toiletries, medical supplies, batteries, blankets, flashlights and everyday necessities.    Drop-off locations are in the front parking lot of Hillsborough Fire Company No. 2 on Route 206, Hillsborough Rescue Squad…

  • Peapack-Gladstone Bank Helps Needy Children Have a Happy Holiday

    Peapack-Gladstone Bank Helps Needy Children Have a Happy Holiday

    By Rosanne Schwab For those of us in New Jersey that are still recovering from the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the holidays are probably the last thing on our minds. But this year, more than ever, many local families will not be able to afford holiday gifts for their children. The smallest gift can mean a world…

  • LAWRENCE: Dispatchers make case to keep jobs

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Lawrence Township 911 police dispatchers, faced with the prospect of having their jobs privatized as a budgetary cost-cutting measure, launched another impassioned plea to Township Council last week to scrap the proposal.    Municipal Manager Richard Krawczun suggested exploring the possibility of hiring a private firm to handle police dispatching services…

  • FLORENCE: Township pays tribute to its veterans

    FLORENCE: Township pays tribute to its veterans

    Florence Mayor Craig Wilkie helps his daughters, Amy, 12, and Abbey, 11, place a wreath at the township’s Veterans Day ceremony on Sunday.  Photo by Amy Batista

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Garden club sponsors greens workshop

        The Neshanic Garden Club is sponsoring a greens workshop on Monday, Dec. 3, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the multi-purpose room of the Hillsborough municipal complex at 379 South Branch Road.     There are four choices to create: pomegranate centerpiece with candles, holiday basket arrangement, horizontal swag, or long and low centerpiece with…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Look for him in Macy’s parade on Thanksgiving

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