• EAST WINDSOR: Police Beat

        The owner of a handbag, with valuables totaling an estimated $8,000, reported it stolen from the parking lot of Shop-Rite on Route 130 at 8:30 p.m. Sept. 21.Police said the owner placed the bag in a shopping cart and found it missing after she went to get more items from her vehicle. The victim…

  • Thanks, Bruce Meier

    Michael A. Chipowsky, chairman, Hopewell Township Board of Fire Commissioners     I would like to take just a moment to thank an individual who made the entire emergency services drill recently held at Pennytown possible.    Bruce Meier, who has been the driving force behind Pennytown for several years, went out of his way to be…

  • MANVILLE: Community celebration draws thousands to park

    MANVILLE: Community celebration draws thousands to park

    By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer    An estimated 2,000 people attended Manville’s Community Day on Saturday, enjoying the refreshments and activities.    ”I am so happy that we instituted it bigger and better than years before,” Mayor Lillian Zuza said. “I want to thank the committee — Ray Walsh, Ed Komoroski, Lou Fischer and Rich Armstrong…

  • House bill will provide choices

    Jennifer Bartok, Bennington Way    There is a single payer bill in Congress, H.R. 676, to expand Medicare to all American citizens regardless of age or income. Single payer is not socialized medicine because the doctors and hospitals will remain private. It is called single payer because the government is the only payer.    It is affordable.…

  • MANVILLE: Hard-working XC starts well

    By John Beisser, Special Writer    With three runners back from last season’s team, the Manville High boys cross country team has already picked up two victories in the young season under sixth-year head coach Jim O’Connor, who also heads up the Mustang girls cross country program.    The 13-member boys team is by no means an…

  • HILLSBOROUGH FAMILY YMCA AND NETA CO-SPONSORING PERSONAL TRAINER CERTIFICATION IN NOVEMBER

    By Donna Dass Hillsborough Family YMCA and NETA, a non-profit fitness professional association, are co-sponsoring the following nationally-recognized workshops: PERSONAL TRAINER CERTIFICATION Saturday, November 14 from 8:00am-5:00pm &                                                            Sunday, November 15 from 8:00am – 3:00pm This 2-day workshop includes demonstrations and practical application of one-on-one training.  NETA’s expert trainer will cover exercise science review, communication…

  • Former deputy mayor endorses Suraci, Wagner

    Lisa Nisivoccia, Hillsborough    I am writing to endorse my former colleagues Deputy Mayor Bob Wagner and Committeeman Carl Suraci for re-election to the Hillsborough Township Committee on Nov. 3.    It was my privilege to serve with Bob and Carl from 2006-2008 on the committee, and to work with them on many efforts to better our…

  • More money won’t correct educational issues

    D.P. Rigg, Hillsborough    I read with some concern recent comments in the Town Forum advocating additional funds for our educational system in order to assure that “no child is left behind.” It seems that several familiar assumptions come into play once again causing some citizens to rail for additional spending, even during these difficult economic…

  • MANVILLE; Community calendar for Oct. 1

       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…

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