• MONROE: Loss is learning experience for boys

    Basketball team loses lead in Christmas Classic By Ken Weingartner, Special Writer    If the Monroe Township High boys basketball team goes on a run through the Greater Middlesex Conference, the Falcons might look back at last Saturday’s loss to Brick Memorial as the starting point.    Monroe lost 56-53 to Brick Memorial in the quarterfinals of…

  • AROUND CRANBURY: ‘Winter Scenes’ on display at Gourgaud

    By Lorraine Sedor, Special Writer    The January exhibit at the Gourgaud Gallery will be the first “January Open Call for Artists.”    Daniel Thomas, chairperson for the yearly event and member of the Gourgaud Gallery Committee, is pleased to announce that over 45 pieces of original art by 22 artists will be on display. All art…

  • GUEST OPINION: New governor can help trim property taxes

    By William G. Dressel Jr.    In order to deliver on the promises of tax relief and frugal management, we recognize the challenges Governor-elect Chris Christie will face. He will need to tackle the factors that drive public spending. Unfunded state mandates increase local government costs and force local budget-makers to address a laundry list of…

  • PRINCETON: Consolidation looming?

    By Lauren Otis, Staff Writer    Furthering efforts toward consolidation of Princeton Township and Princeton Borough and navigating the perilous fiscal environment in New Jersey will continue to be top priorities in the upcoming year, according to Princeton Township Mayor Bernie Miller.    Following his first full year as township mayor, Mayor Miller expressed satisfaction at a…

  • MANVILLE: Learning world’s celebrations becoming a holiday tradition

    MANVILLE: Learning world’s celebrations becoming a holiday tradition

    By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer    Weston School first-graders sampled belharecos, a fried pumpkin ball rolled in sugar and cinnamon, traditionally served with Christmas dinners in Portugal, as part of the school’s annual Holidays Around the World event Dec. 18.    All the students participated in the morning-long experience that featured four different holiday customs at…

  • MANVILLE: Hopeful signs of mall work in new year

    By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer Mayor Zuza recounts highlights of 2009, and the challenges ahead    Now finishing the second year of her first four-year term, Mayor Lillian Zuza said she is proud of having accomplished several goals this year that she outlined during her initial 2007 campaign, and is looking toward a future of continuing…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Auction also benefits from those just looking

    By Eileen Oldfield, Staff Writer    It’s a night out and a chance to raise money, but the real appeal for Project Graduation’s Jan. 8 art auction may well be the works available at the event.    ”Doesn’t art appeal to almost everyone?” Karen Grappone, one of the event organizers, said. “Many come in support of the…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Easy go, easy come: Aid won’t be withheld after all

    By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer    The state announced Dec. 22 that municipalities will receive the December consolidated municipal property tax relief payments, which had been withheld at the beginning of the month in an attempt to combat an anticipated $800 million state budget shortfall.    In a letter to mayors across the state, the president and…

  • SENIOR MENUS

    Dec. 31-Jan. 7    All meals are served at noon at Hibernia Apartments in Lambertville.    Reservations are required. Call 609-397-2228 24 hours in advance.    The value of each meal is $4.95. Any amount donated over this is a tax-deductible contribution.    All menus are subject to change and include milk and margarine.    The sodium-controlled menu is the…

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