• Jamieson next for street name

    By: centraljersey.com The Township Committee unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday to honor former Hillsborough mayor William A. Jamieson Jr. by naming a street after him. Jamieson Street will be added to the list of street names in honor of World War II veterans the next time a street is to be named. Mr. Jamieson, a…

  • Justin Feil

    By: centraljersey.com A upset loss to Pingry in the Somerset County Tournament could have sent the Hillsborough High School field hockey team spiraling into a tailspin. Instead, the Raiders are flying high. "I just think my girls realize they have to show up to every single game," said Hillsborough head coach Lyndsay Samenfeld. "They have…

  • County sets Election Day closings

    By: centraljersey.com Most Mercer County offices and facilities will be closed on Tuesday due to Election Day. The following county offices will be closed Tuesday and will reopen for business on Wednesday: McDade Administration Building (640 South Broad St., Trenton); Criminal Courthouse (209 South Broad St., Trenton); Civil Courthouse (275 South Broad St., Trenton); Mercer…

  • Medicare reform forums set

    By: centraljersey.com MONROE – Waterside Villas, an adult community, will host two Medicare reform seminars Tuesday, Nov. 2, at 10:30 a.m. and Thursday, Nov. 4, at 2 p.m. The free program is designed to help interested seniors better understand the complexities involved in health-care reform. The discussion will include an overview of Medicare coverage, trusts,…

  • Community calendar for Oct. 28

       Tell us about you. If your local nonprofit organization plans a special event and you would like to have the information published in The Manville News, send a note to Manville News Calendar, P.O. Box 350, Princeton, NJ 08542.    All items should be typed and must be mailed, faxed (609-924-3842) or e-mailed to: [email protected] before…

  • WEST AMWELL: South Hunterdon can expect safety grant money in December

    By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    WEST AMWELL — South Hunterdon Regional High School has won a $7,300 grant for safety improvements, and New Jersey schools may apply for a new $4 million pot of grant funds that recently was announced for 2011.    The New Jersey School Boards Association Insurance Group recently announced the award to…

  • NEW HOPE: Reason for man’s apparent suicide unclear

    By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    NEW HOPE — A Riverwoods man was found dead last week in an apparent suicide, according to New Hope police.    Police found 58-year-old Grant B. Peckham Jr. dead of a gunshot wound. Police also discovered a .357 revolver and a suicide note at the scene at the edge of wooded…

  • Dog Days of Lambertville calendar available

    Dog Days of Lambertville calendar available

    Among the canines featured is Dash, Blue Raccoon’s top dog and official greeter.

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Governor lashes out at Legislature

    By Davy James, Staff Writer    A crowd of more than 100 people filled the garage of the Monmouth Junction Fire Department on Tuesday to hear Gov. Chris Christie promote his message of reform to voters.    Gov. Christie spent some of his hour-long speech criticizing state legislators who have not yet passed his reform package, which…

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