• MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Take Shelter’

    MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Take Shelter’

    Curtis doesn’t know whether his dreams and waking visions are a sign of the schizophrenia that overtook his mother or visions of a coming apocalypse that only he can see. By Elise Nakhnikian    Like the recurring nightmares that torment its main character, Curtis (Michael Shannon), “Take Shelter” is frustratingly slow-moving at times, but it…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: GOP has proven good fiscal steward

    To the editor:    I am writing this letter on behalf of Mayor Gloria McCauley and Doug Tomson. Gloria and Doug are running for Township Committee.    Hillsborough continues to be a tremendous town to raise a family as is demonstrated by recent accolades by such independent evaluators as Money Magazine and New Jersey Monthly. This is…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Second Winterguard unit to be formed

       The Hillsborough Winterguard will expand with a second group for the upcoming season.    The 18-strong 2011 Winterguard concluded its season as Scholastic A silver medalists in the MAIN Championships at South Brunswick.    The second Winterguard would compete in the Scholastic Novice class and is suited for less-experienced guard students or students who have other commitments,…

  • PLUMSTED: Two candidates vie for one Township Committee seat

    PLUMSTED: Two candidates vie for one Township Committee seat

    By Joanne Degnan, Managing Editor    PLUMSTED — Republican Michael Wysong and unaffiliated candidate Sam LeNoble are the two candidates running for one open Township Committee seat in a race where property taxes and local spending has taken center stage.    Mr. Wysong, a retired Air Force veteran and the township’s current recycling coordinator, is running on…

  • Community Calendar: Oct. 27 edition

    Thurs., Oct. 27    Celebrate Halloween: 3 p.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road. Children age 4 and up are invited to wear their costumes and join us for crafts, games, and treats! Pre-registration required. For information call, 259-2150.    Witches Night Out Costume Contest: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The Allentown Business…

  • LAWRENCE: People get psyched about psychic fair

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Lea KahnStaff Writer    Diana Vento and Liz Hocine go to psychic fairs every chance they get, and that’s why the two friends turned up at the second annual Psychic Fair and Wellness Expo at the Lawrence Community Center on Eggerts Crossing Road Saturday.    ”I like going to psychic fairs. I…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Democrats raise questions on appointment, pay to play

    By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor    Democrats running for Township Committee referred to political considerations in listing their platform planks this week.    In a statement, Aldo Martinez and John Reddan Jr. said, “We will only appoint exceptionally qualified individuals” and “not the politically well connected.”    Last January, the all-Republican Township Committee appointed the GOP municipal…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Two townships to share municipal court

       Hillsborough and Montgomery townships have agreed to share a municipal court, starting Jan. 1.    The municipalities will use the Hillsborough courtroom, offices, judge and clerks with costs shared. Hillsborough will pay 70 percent and Montgomery 30 percent.    If costs attributable to Montgomery increase, a price hike will be negotiated.    An interlocal services agreement was…

  • MANVILLE: Police blotter for week of Oct. 27

       ADT security reported a burglar alarm ringing at T & A Fine Jewelry Inc. at 251 South Main St. at 3:20 a.m. Oct. 18. Patrols reported finding the front door kicked in. The owner came and confirmed items were missing. Detective William Yankowski responded and is investigating. About $10,000 in assorted jewelry and cash were…

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