• U.S. needs to ‘live within our means’

    Mary Bell, of Lambertville     The 2007-09 recession had a severe impact on the U.S. labor market.    During this recession, more than 89 million employees lost their jobs while fewer than 82 million were hired.    The unemployment rate spiked to a 27-year high of 10.1 percent in October 2009. Since then, the labor market has…

  • WEST AMWELL: Township names interim animal control officer

    By John Tredrea, Special Writer    WEST AMWELL — The Township Committee appointed Nate Barson as interim animal control officer at a special meeting Sept. 15.    The appointment runs through the end of this year.    Mr. Barson, who is on call as needed, will be paid $18 hourly. For now, he is replacing the township’s animal…

  • MONROE: Monroe team places third in PSA Safe Driving Contest

       Relying on peer-to-peer communication, high school students from throughout Middlesex County — including Monroe Township High School — produced 30-second public service announcements to warn their friends and classmates about the dangers of driving while impaired or distracted.    The team from Monroe took third place in the county’s annual Safe Driving PSA contest. Winners were…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Sweating for a good cause

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Sweating for a good cause

    Photo by Debbie Lazare Lady of America fitness center in Franklin Park members work up a sweat for a special charity event Saturday to help those with problems hearing

  • Candidates should answer questionaire

    Marilyn Askin, AARP chief legislative advocate To the editor: I am quite put off by the number of candidates who have yet to respond to the AARP Voters’ Guide questionnaire.    A phone-in conference hosted by AARP on Monday garnered almost 20,000 AARP members who wanted to learn about important issues such as property taxes, long-term…

  • CRANBURY: Renovated homes join Cranbury’s historic tour

    CRANBURY: Renovated homes join Cranbury’s historic tour

    David Kilby, Managing Editor    CRANBURY — In addition to featuring many of its landmark buildings, Cranbury’s historic tour will try something new this year as it invites people to check out some of the township’s more modern and lavishly renovated homes.    The historic Cranbury house tour, “Journey Through Time,” will be held Saturday, Oct. 15,…

  • POLICE BLOTTER: Sept. 30, 2011

       Police stopped alleged three drunk drivers last weekend during the early morning hours.    Sept. 24 at 2:19 a.m., Officer Matt Schneider stopped Xavier Kunukkasseril, 42, of Cranbury, for allegedly speeding on Old Trenton Road.    He was charged with speeding, careless driving, reckless driving and drunken driving.    Sept. 25 at 2:01 a.m., Sgt. Todd Galla observed…

  • HILLSBOROUGH; Junior Raiders JV earns third shutout

       The Hillsborough Junior Raiders JV (ages 10-12), led by head coach Jamie Moore, defeated Watchung Hills 19-0 for its third shutout on Saturday evening.    JJ Bagdan rushed for 67 yards and a TD behind blocking up front. QB Matt Moore completed seven of 10 passes and a touchdown to Jackson Parham. Patrick Vinchur rumbled for…

  • Next First Saturday of the Month Drop-Off Is Oct. 1

    Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders BRIDGEWATER – The Somerset County Recycling Center, located at 40 Polhemus Lane, will be holding its next First Saturday of the Month Drop-off event from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 1.   As part of the program, residents can drop off tires, scrap metal, antifreeze and usual…

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