• Inaugural Hopewell Valley Safety Town a Success

    Inaugural Hopewell Valley Safety Town a Success

    By Andrea Fereshteh Forty local rising Kindergarteners learned lessons about pedestrian, bike, fire and traffic safety during the inaugural Hopewell Valley Safety Town education program last week. Led by local teachers Lorie Zangrilli, with assistance from Marianna Beyer and Kate Andrew, and 43 local teen volunteer helpers, the students participated in a bus ride, visit…

  • MANVILLE: Friday farmers’ market opens for season

    MANVILLE: Friday farmers’ market opens for season

    By Mary Ellen Day, Special Writer    The Farmers Market opened Friday afternoon for the second year in Manville, bringing fresh fruit and vegetables to the town.    The market will be a weekly event Fridays through Sept. 28.    The market will be held rain or shine from 1 to 6 p.m. on the Main Street sidewalks…

  • LAWRENCE: Cutbacks in brush pickups being eyed

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Brush and yard waste collection may be put on a reduced schedule next year, as Lawrence Township officials try to balance the loss of one position in the Department of Public Works against increasing demands for services.    The proposal, which was discussed at Township Council’s June 19 meeting, would limit…

  • MANVILLE: Winning recipes had poppy seed, coconut milk as base

       The winning recipe for the best tasting went to the Poppy Seed Paradise Dip made by Jarred Saultz, Jenna Molesko, Haylee Furka and Chessie Tomari.    Poppy Seed Paradise Dip Secret ingredient: Poppy seed Ingredients:    2 cups of Berry Go-Gurt    1 cup of vanilla yogurt    2 tbsp of lime juice    1 tsp of poppy seeds    2…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: College students earn grades to make dean’s lists

    Campus Corner    Five Hillsborough students enrolled at were named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va.    To qualify, students must attempt at least 12 credit hours graded on the A-F option and earn a 3.4 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale).    The students are:    Scott C. Brink,…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Assembly contender thanks her volunteers

    To the editor: I’m writing to express my thanks to all the Democratic voters in Princeton and throughout the 16th Legislative District. It was an honor to have the opportunity to compete for the Democratic nomination for Assembly.    I also wish to thank my campaign team and the many volunteers who walked with me, made…

  • MANVILLE: Police blotter for week of June 25-July 1

       A Lincoln Avenue woman came to headquarters at 2:28 p.m. on June 25 and said a $160 check, which she did not authorize, had been cashed from her bank account. Police found the check had been endorsed by her 25-year-old son. The incident was logged.     * * *    Randall Opie Jr., 27, of Bridgewater…

  • MANVILLE: Four are honored at high school graduation

    MANVILLE: Four are honored at high school graduation

    Honored teacher Steve Kane, center, listens to Manville High School Principal James Brunn, right, as Assistant Principal Steve Venuto stands by at the commencement ceremonies June 20. (Photo by Mary Ellen Day)

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Sewer project could cost $24,200 per lot

    By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor    Nearly 200 property owners in the Claremont area of the township face paying about $24,200, plus interest, each for the extension of a sewer line.    The township Municipal Utilities Authority built the line into the area after years of petitioning by residents who were plagued with failing septic systems on…

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