• MERCER COUNTY: Vote-by-Mail information given

       Mercer County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello reminds residents that Oct. 27 is the last day to apply through the mail for a Vote-by-Mail ballot for the upcoming general election. Further, she is extending hours for Vote-by Mail processing and adding a second location to make it easier for residents to vote by mail.    A registered…

  • A vote for Republican freeholder candidates

    Steven Cohen, Oak Terrace    The Somerset County freeholders have done an excellent job in recent years and I am happy to cross party lines to support Freeholder Jack Ciattarelli and Bridgewater Council President Pat Scaglione in the Nov. 3 election.    These two men are talented, committed to Somerset County and its residents, and bring a…

  • PRINCETON: Nonprofit counsels small business aspirants

    By Lauren Otis, Staff Writer    PRINCETON — The greater Princeton area has many resources for would-be entrepreneurs with business concepts and some capital.    But Isles Inc., a Trenton-based nonprofit, works with people of lesser means trying to find their own path to economic self-reliance.    Since 2006, Isles has run seminars and provided services for low-income…

  • CRANBURY: Mothers set for annual auction

    By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer    CRANBURY — The annual Cranbury Mother’s Club pound auction is quickly approaching, bringing gifts, gags and good times to the Cranbury Inn next Thursday.    Nearly a decade old, the auction asks participants to bring two gifts, one costing between $10 and $15, and one gag gift, said Karen Callahan, co-president…

  • Hunting deer is cruel

    Brianne Kelahan, Farm Road    This letter is regarding the neglect toward deer. I’ve come across many articles talking about deer hunting.    Deer hunting, in my opinion, is mean to innocent creatures. Several people kill them for leisure. These animals don’t deserve to be killed for people’s enjoyment.    Next, anyone can eat other foods, and besides,…

  • CENTRAL JERSEY: Court merger study complete, mayor says

    By Vic Monaco, Managing Editor    A study to determine the feasibility of merging the court systems of Upper Freehold and Millstone is, for the most part, finished, and leaders from the two towns will likely discuss it next month.    That’s the word from Upper Freehold Mayor Steve Alexander.    ”I’m pretty comfortable saying it’s complete,” he…

  • PRINCETON: Future uncertain for former Valley Road School

    By Kristine Snodgrass, Staff Writer    With Princeton Township and the Princeton Regional School District unwilling to invest in its restoration, the Witherspoon Street portion of Princeton Regional Schools’ Valley Road complex faces an uncertain future.    Township Mayor Bernie Miller said Wednesday that the township has no interest in restoring the former Valley Road School building,…

  • Geevers and Khanna endorse Ciccone in WW

    Linda Geevers and Karmal Khanna of West Windsor     We enthusiastically endorse Diane Ciccone for West Windsor Council.    Diane Ciccone is an avid community volunteer who has the experience and temperament to continue to be an outstanding contributor to the council.    The number one priority of the governing body is the reduction of the tax…

  • JAMESBURG: Mishap makes video show

    By Maria Prato-Gaines    JAMESBURG — One Jamesburg resident’s 15 minutes of fame has arrived, but somewhat by accident, as the junior high student’s home-brewed backyard science experiment has landed him a spot on “America’s Funniest Home Videos” on Sunday.    While 13-year-old Benjamin Newton should have been doing chores on that fateful July day, he decided…

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