• MANVILLE: Respect veterans’ land and remove signs

    To the editor:    We pay tribute to those who gave their life to serve and defend this country, and we cannot take for granted the sacrifices they’ve made. That is why the dedicated memorial in Manville brings both joy as we celebrate their honor, but anger due to the current politicians who desecrate this ground…

  • LAWRENCE: Businesses, residents receive awards

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Five businesses and two township residents were honored by the township’s Growth and Redevelopment Committee at its 13th annual awards program, held Tuesday morning at the Special Olympics New Jersey headquarters.    Mark Edenzon, executive director of SONJ, took the opportunity as the guest speaker to explain the group’s mission and…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Flu shots will be given today and next Thursday

       The Hillsborough Health Department will give flu vaccinations to Hillsborough and Millstone Borough residents, ages 18 years and older, in the multi-purpose room of the Municipal Building from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays, Oct. 6 and 13.    No pre-registration is required. Clinics will be held as long as vaccine is received.    The vaccine will…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: County FEMA office open six days a week

       The hours and days of operation at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Recovery Center in Somerville have been changed to 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The office is located in the first-floor conference room at the county’s human services building at 27 Warren St. to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Irene.…

  • LAWRENCE: Police blotter

       A Scherer Court resident reported the theft of $199 in cash from his unlocked Toyota Sienna minivan that was parked outside the residence between 11:30 p.m. Oct. 1 and 9:30 a.m. Oct. 2.    A 2005 Mazda sedan was reported stolen from the driveway of a Spruce Street home sometime after 12:30 a.m. Oct. 1 after…

  • LAWRENCE: Rabid skunk and raccoon found in the township

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Two rabid animals — a skunk and a raccoon — have been reported in Lawrence Township in the last week, and residents or their pets who may have been in contact with the raccoon within the past 21 days are being urged to step forward and contact the Lawrence Township…

  • PRINCETON: A cornucopia of culture for families

    PRINCETON: A cornucopia of culture for families

    Rossen Milanov conducting the Princeton Symphony Orchestra in Richardson Auditorium.

  • MANVILLE: Auxiliary drops its bingo this year and will hold free flea market

    By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer    The Ladies Auxiliary of Manville Fire Company No. 3 usually holds their basket bingo in the fall, but this year, bingo will not be held and another community event will take its place.    On Friday, Oct. 14, from 6 to 9 p.m. the Ladies Auxiliary is hosting an “Open…

  • MANVILLE: Forget the cliches and go with do-gooders

    To the editor:    Over the years I have started to develop a grudging respect for the proverbs and observations of prior generations. It happens more often than not whenever I attend a borough meeting in Manville. Technological marvels aside, there really isn’t that much new in human relations. Traditionally, “out of sight, out of mind”…

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