• CRANBURY: Hopefuls offer views on township issues

    By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer    CRANBURY — With the election just weeks away, Township Committee candidates are weighing in on issues affecting the community, including budgeting, library planning and farmland preservation.    This year’s candidates, Democrats Dave Cook and Glenn Johnson and Republicans Dan Mulligan and Jay Taylor, are vying for two three-year seats on the…

  • Wagner, Suraci have limited local costs

    Deputy Mayor Bob Wagner and Committeeman Carl Suraci To the editor:    This is the fourth of our weekly letters to discuss specific topics of interest to highlight our accomplishments over the past six years, and to address our vision for Hillsborough’s future. This week’s topic is our record of fiscal responsibility, i.e., what we have…

  • Carter and Caliguire best for Montgomery

    Kathleen F. Addis of Montgomery    Our family moved to Montgomery Township 11 years ago and has been neighbors of Thom Carter and his family since we bought our home in 1999.    Anyone who really knows Thom knows him to be a person of integrity and one who doesn’t hold back when he is passionate…

  • MANVILLE: Police blotter

       At 7:52 p.m. Oct. 12, a Raritan resident reported losing her wallet while outside the Walmart on North Main Street. The wallet contained $68 cash, a debit card and a New Jersey driver’s license.    The borough’s assistant fire chief reported finding soda spilled on a Fire Department vehicle at 4:41 p.m. Oct. 13. The spill…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Librarian scripts spooky Halloween for kids

    By John Saccenti, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — Librarian Michael Kerr intends to invite a vampire-like creature into the West Windsor library this week.    While this may seem like a risky move, it is just part of what he has planned over the next few days. Starting Thursday, at least five kids will be trapped…

  • PLUMSTED: New Egypt adding activities for Fall Fest

       PLUMSTED — New Egypt’s annual Fall Fest will take place Sunday, Nov. 1, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. along Main and North Main streets. Along with food, fun for the kids and plenty of shopping, this year’s festival offers many additions.    Live country music will be performed by First Time Around (www.firsttimearoundband.com) at Taster’s…

  • Geier’s complaints ‘off the mark’

    Nancy Lawrence, New Egypt    This is in response to the “Geier sues for e-mail names” article that appeared in the Oct. 15 edition of The Messenger-Press.    Mr. Geier’s pathetic aspiring political career aside, I am tired of his constant complaints about New Egypt to whoever is willing to listen or print an article. He is…

  • JAMESBURG: Church receives approval for signs

    By Maria Prato-Gaines, staff Writer    JAMESBURG — The Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg is somewhat concerned potential visitors might have lost their way — to the actual location.    That’s the reason why the Rev. Gary Filson presented a plan to the Borough Council on Oct. 14, proposing the municipality allow three temporary signs to be posted…

  • SUNSHINE LIST

    Municipal, school board and other meetings    PENNINGTON LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m., Borough Hall.     HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP FIRE COMMISSIONERS: Oct. 22, 7 p.m., Municipal Building.     HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD: Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m., Municipal Building.     HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE: Oct. 26, 7 p.m., regular, Municipal Building.     HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP RECREATION ADVISORY…

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