• Editorial was off base

    Tom Griffo, Flemming Drive    The editorial in the Oct. 1st Hillsborough Beacon entitled “Marriage ‘defenders’ are off base” is, well, way off base.    Especially “off base” is the editorial writer’s assertion that defenders of traditional marriage are expressing “anti-gay sentiments.” While there is no denying that discrimination against gays exists – just as it exists…

  • Noted Norwegian Artist to Discuss Evolution of Her Work Oct. 13
  • Community calendar for Oct. 8

       Tell us about you. If your local nonprofit organization plans a special event and you would like to have the information published in The Manville News, send a note to Manville News Calendar, P.O. Box 350, Princeton, NJ 08542.    All items should be typed and must be mailed, faxed (609-924-3842) or e-mailed to: [email protected] before…

  • Noted Geneticist to Discuss Challenges Facing Women in Science Oct. 27 at MCCC

    Noted Geneticist to Discuss Challenges Facing Women in Science Oct. 27 at MCCC

    By Wendy Humphrey West Windsor, NJ — Noted geneticist Dr. Joan W. Bennett, professor of plant biology and pathology and associate vice president at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, will address the history and challenges that still persist for women in science in a lecture entitled, "Don’t Take This Wrong, But You Are Really Good for…

  • PRINCETON: PTS student housing plan moves to planning board

    By Kristine Snodgrass, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — Plans by the Princeton Theological Seminary to replace aging student housing on land off Canal Pointe Boulevard advanced this week, amid concerns over the environmental impact of the project.    Members of the Site Plan Review Advisory Board made the recommendation Monday night to move the application to…

  • PENNINGTON: Auditor: Finances OK

    John Tredrea, Staff Writer    Pennington Borough’s finances continue to be in excellent shape, borough auditor Robert Morrison said at Monday night’s Borough Council meeting.    Mr. Morrison’s 2008 audit of the borough contained no recommendations for any kind of remedial action. It was the same in his 2007 audit of the borough.    The council also agreed…

  • MANVILLE: MEF fundraising plans all in one basket (sale)

    MANVILLE: MEF fundraising plans all in one basket (sale)

    By Mary Ellen, Special Writer    The Manville Education Foundation’s annual Reach for the Stars basket auction is a few weeks away, but the group has been very busy gathering donations, making baskets and preparing.    The Nov. 13 event will be the biggest fundraiser for the Manville Education Foundation, with proceeds from the event supporting the…

  • Thanks long overdue to all

    Tom Ogren of Pennington     While helping to maintain the Pennington Loop Trail this past summer (just north of the borough), several hikers asked me who built the bridge crossing a deep gully on the trail (and a boardwalk over a wet area).    Since many others who use the trail might have the same question,…

  • MILLSTONE: Schools turn to fact-finding

    By Vic Monaco, Managing Editor    MILLSTONE — Following an unsuccessful attempt at mediation, the school district and its teachers recently turned to a nonbinding fact-finder in an effort to break its contract impasse.    ”Our fact-finder said he thinks it can be settled and we are optimistic it can be,” said Irene Pearson, negotiations chairwoman for…

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