• MANVILLE: ‘Blue Acres’ funding gives another option to flood areas

    To the editor:    On Jan. 19 the Manville News covered, and offered an editorial on, the “Blue Acres” legislation that we recently supported and was signed into law by Governor Christie.    As reported, this legislation allows a municipality and/or county that has a dedicated open space trust fund to use those monies to “buy…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: College students share news of accomplishments

        Midshipman Margaret E. Gilroy, a 2010 graduate of Hillsborough High School, has been named to the U.S. Naval Academy Superintendent’s List for the third consecutive semester.     The Superintendent’s List requires a midshipman to achieve a Semester Quality Point Rating (SQPR) of at least 3.4, an A in Conduct, A in Military Performance/Aptitude, A…

  • JazzOn2 Announces New Radio Programs and Hosts for 2012
  • PRINCETON: Board ratifies contract for teachers

    By Charley Falkenburg, Staff Writer    Teachers in Princeton have a new contract after the Board of Education unanimously voted to ratify it at a Feb. 7 meeting in the John Witherspoon Middle School cafeteria.    The Princeton Regional Education Association voted to approve it on Feb. 2.    Board president Rebecca Cox said the three-year agreement is…

  • ARB Announces Olé!: The 27th Annual Gala and Performance
  • MANVILLE: Police blotter, week of Jan. 30-Feb. 5

       One woman accused another of pushing her on South Main Street at 8:08 a.m. Jan. 30. Patrols responded and told the women of their rights. * * *    Adesa Auto Auction reported at 11 a.m. Jan. 30 having a gray 2008 Dodge Charger in its lot that had been reported stolen but was actually repossessed.…

  • MANVILLE: Senior Corner, week of Feb. 9

       The Manville Senior Citizens meet at 12:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the VFW on Washington Avenue. The club, which is comprised of people who are residents of Manville, age 60 or older, and age 55 if disabled.    Canned goods or non-perishable food items will continue to be collected before each meeting,…

  • MANVILLE: Flood group takes its first tenuous steps

       Representatives of nine municipalities and Somerset County met last week in Manville to organize the brand new Raritan and Millstone Rivers Flood Control Commission.    They chose seats on either side of a long table and carefully began to introduce themselves and learn more about their fellow public servants. Bright eyed and eager, the members seemed…

  • LAWRENCE: Towns save money in snowless winter

    By Charley Falkenburg, Staff Writer    The spurts of unseasonably warm weather and limited amount of snow this winter might be disheartening to children, but it’s bringing smiles to officials in public works departments.    Officials in Princeton Borough and the townships of Princeton, Lawrence, Montgomery, Plainsboro and West Windsor confirmed that they continue to be well…

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