• LAWRENCE: Firefighter pay raise approved 3-1

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer     Lawrence Township’s paid firefighters will receive pay increases in three of the four years of a four-year contract approved by Township Council Tuesday night.     The contract, which covers the four members of Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association, Local 96, was approved 3-1. The contract is retroactive to Jan. 1,…

  • MILLSTONE: Schools chief set to retire

    By Audrey Levine, The Packet Group    MILLSTONE — She did not begin her working career as an educator, but Superintendent of Schools Mary Anne Donahue, who will retire in August, has found that she enjoys making an impact.    ”I was a school nurse, but it wasn’t for me, and I fell in love with educating…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: St. Patrick’s Day parade now set for March 21

       ROBBINSVILLE — Due to severe weather conditions over the weekend, the first Robbinsville St. Patrick’s Day Parade was postponed from Sunday, March 14, to Sunday, March 21.    Opening ceremonies will take place at noon at the Foxmoor Shopping Center. At 1 p.m. the parade will proceed north on Washington Boulevard and then take a right…

  • Going for Baroque: Titusville Presbyterian to Host Organ Spectacular May 2

    Going for Baroque: Titusville Presbyterian to Host Organ Spectacular May 2

    Organist Andrew Henderson will present a concert of Baroque masterpieces on May 2 at 6 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Titusville

  • LAWRENCE: Weekend storm snarled roads, power

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer     A nor’easter that hung around for four days dumped more than more than 3 inches of rain and packed wind gusts of up to 63 mph, uprooting trees and knocking down electric power lines.     The storm began Friday and did not wrap up until Monday. At the height…

  • The New Jersey Care Transitions Project

    By Zach Halper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   DATE:                 March 17, 2010 CONTACT:        Bill Einreinhofer PHONE:               732-238-5570, ext. XXXX E-MAIL:              [email protected] WHAT IS THE NEW JERSEY CARE TRANSITIONS PROJECT? New Jersey is one of only 14 states chosen to participate in a national pilot program to help identify the best ways to ensure coordination as older…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Idea to merge boards draws concerns

    By Matt Chiappardi, Staff Writer    ROBBINSVILLE — An idea floated by Councilwoman Sheree McGowan to combine the township’s planning and zoning boards did not garner much support from her fellow council members and turned into a source of criticism from some members of the public.    Ms. McGowan suggested the consolidation at the March 11 Township…

  • Home Buddies by Camp Bow Wow® Pet Sitting Service Launches In Bridgewater Area
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    • “Shooting for a Goal,” a fundraiser to benefit Colts Neck Volunteer Fire Company No. 2, will be held March 21 at Floyd Hall Arena at Monclair University, Montclair. The Colts Neck Steeds hockey team will face off against the New Jersey Devils alumni players. Proceeds will also benefit the Pat Lafontaine Companions in Courage…

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