• EAST WINDSOR: Police Beat

        A resident on Greenbrook Drive reported an attempted burglary between noon Aug 1. and 2:50 p.m. Aug. 8.     Police said the resident noticed pry marks on a rear door and kitchen window of the residence after returning from vacation. The damage was estimated at $200. * * *     The owner of a…

  • HealthCARE, HealthCOVERAGE

    Ken Hansen, Hopewell Township     Currently, there is a debate raging across the country about the future of healthcare in America. Unfortunately, many elected officials are confusing the passion of many for what is called “astroturfing,” where protesters are hired by outside groups to influence politicians. With no actual bill to debate, nor any reasonable…

  • MANVILLE: Council OKs updated volunteers’ benefits plan

    By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer    To comply with new state regulations, the Borough Council unanimously approved a resolution to update its Length of Service Award Plan (LOSAP), which rewards fire and emergency services volunteers for their time and effort each year.    According to Borough Administrator Gary Garwacke, the program is several years old, rewarding volunteers…

  • MANVILLE: Community calendar

       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…

  • MANVILLE: Woman focuses nursing skills on patients with special medical needs

    MANVILLE: Woman focuses nursing skills on patients with special medical needs

    br> Photo courtesy of Matheny Medical and Educational CenterStacy Pierrot, RN, checks on an adult patient before the end of her shift, which usually ends at 7 a.m.

  • PRINCETON AREA: SPOTLIGHT: Farm fete helps at-risk kids

    PRINCETON AREA: SPOTLIGHT: Farm fete helps at-risk kids

    Phil McAuliffe Alessandra Gallina of Princeton’s Medittera pours some gazpacho. Staff photo by Phil McAuliffe

  • HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Officials seek Route 579 traffic-calming measures

    One is elimination of passing zone in front of Bear Tavern Elementary School By John Tredrea, Staff Writer    A passing zone on Bear Tavern Road (Route 579) in front of Bear Tavern Elementary School is expected to be replaced with a no passing zone.    The Hopewell Township Committee voted unanimously Monday night in favor of…

  • CENTRAL JERSEY: Recession alters vacation plans

    By Sean Ruppert and Matt Chiappardi, Staff Writers    The protracted recession has residents changing the way they spend money on all sorts of things. And more than halfway through the summer it is clear that includes vacations.    Eileen Entin, the owner of Diamond Cruise & Travel on Route 130 in East Windsor, said that while…

  • LAWRENCE: County grant sought for Senior Center expansion

    by Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Township Council gave the go-ahead to Municipal Manager Richard Krawczun to file an application for a 50/50 matching grant toward the cost of an expansion of the Lawrence Senior Center.    Plans call for expanding the Lawrence Senior Center, located on Darrah Lane, by about 1,100 square feet to create more…

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