• Reason for season

    Phyllis Schanck, Hopewell Township     On behalf of the Hopewell Council of Churches, I would like to thank everyone from all the churches who participated in this year’s “Living Nativity.” It is a special time in our community that has continued for over 50 years. Thank you also to those who took some time from…

  • LETTERS: Some ideas for savings

    Martha Gomez, Monroe    Gov.-elect Chris Christie has announced his new approach to change, to save taxpayers money: Consolidating departments in government and eliminating some.    There are about 556 school superintendents in our small state. Every village has a superintendent and their salaries are well over $100,000 and more.    Why not consolidate these offices?    Also, why…

  • Grand Opening: Green Apple Japanese & Chinese Cuisine

    Grand Opening: Green Apple Japanese & Chinese Cuisine

    By Jimmy Chen Green Apple Japanese & Chinese Cuisine 432 Renaissance Boulevard East, North Brunswick, NJ 08902 Tel: (732) 398-8893  Great food and great service! You won’t be disappointed.

  • ROCKY HILL: Borough awaits funding decision

    By Kristine Snodgrass, Staff Writer    ROCKY HILL — It will be a difficult year, but the borough of Rocky Hill will find a way to handle whatever comes its way in 2010, according to Mayor Ed Zimmerman.    As he begins the fourth year of his term, Mayor Zimmerman will share his thoughts on the borough’s…

  • HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Closed, but not forgotten

    HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Closed, but not forgotten

    The Jacob’s Creek bridge The Jacob’s Creek bridge, beautifully decorated for Christmas, once enabled drivers to reach Jacob’s Creek Road from Bear Tavern Road. The bridge has been closed to traffic to allow officials time to do studies and decide its fate. Some historians say that in 1776, Gen. George Washington and some of his…

  • CENTRAL JERSEY: Towns get back withheld aid from state

    By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer    Municipalities’ frozen December payments of state aid have been restored and the checks are expected to be in the hands of local officials in the coming days.    The December Consolidated Municipal Property Tax Relief Act payments were frozen after Gov. Jon S. Corzine announced Dec. 1 that the state would…

  • Senior corner

    Chapter A    Hillsborough Senior Citizens Chapter “A” meets the first Thursday of each month in the municipal building. We are open to new members. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. allowing time to peruse the activities we have to offer and sign up for those that appeal to you. The regular meeting begins at 12:30 p.m.…

  • HOPEWELL VALLEY: Township officials recognize photo contest winners

    The photos will be used on Hopewell Township’s 2010 calendar By John Tredrea, Staff Writer    The beauty and environment of Hopewell Valley were captured by local photographers who entered the 2009 Environmental Resources photo contest.    The photos will be used on Hopewell Township’s 2010 calendar.    Some of those who submitted photo entries are winners. The…

  • MONROE: A new look for Township Council

    Leibowitz is governing body’s first Republican in over two decades By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer    MONROE — More than 20 years since a Republican last sat on the Township Council, November GOP winner Michael Leibowitz is preparing for a smooth transition.    Local officials will swear in Mr. Leibowitz, 67, for a four-year term at noon…

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