• CRANBURY: A day to remember

    CRANBURY: A day to remember

    Phil McAuliffe 6 year old Will Novak of Cranbury plants an American flag on Main St along the parade route.

  • Dems ’throwing in the towel’ on property tax rebates?

    Peter Biondi, Hillsborough    If the Democrat-controlled Legislature passes Gov. Jon Corzine’s budget that will eliminate property tax rebates for New Jersey homeowners, except for senior citizens and the disabled, people won’t need to search their memories too far to recall when the comment was made by Assembly Budget Committee Chairman Louis Greenwald that the rebate…

  • On Campus

       Raritan Valley Community College awarded associate degrees and certificates to more than 440 graduates at its 40th annual spring commencement May 13, including the following local students:    Marlon Blanco (AA – Liberal Arts), Lauren Bonick (AA – Early Childhood Education), Christopher C. Bonnell (AFA – Visual Arts), Brian A. Buurma (AAS – Nursing), Karen C.…

  • Food pantry thanks school

    LouAnne Wolf and Jeanne Wert, of South Brunswick    On behalf of the Department of Social Services we would like to thank the children and staff at Monmouth Junction School for their successful penny drive. This year, as in past years, they raised funds via a penny war for those in need in South Brunswick. This…

  • CENTRAL JERSEY: Towns’ tax appeals skyrocket

    Experts cite different reasons for different towns By Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer    HIGHTSTOWN — The number of property tax appeals in the borough jumped from four in 2008 to 48 in 2009.    However, the marked increase in appeals actually is typical for a town that recently has gone through an property assessment revaluation, and the…

  • McCarter Theatre Gala Benefit was ‘fabulous’

    Cheryl Goldman, Kathleen Kund Nolan of Princeton     McCarter Theatre’s annual Gala Benefit on May 16, featuring a performance by jazz guitarist John Pizzarelli with cabaret star Jessica Molaskey was one of the best parties of the year. Not only did everyone have a fabulous time – dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions, champagne dessert…

  • HOPEWELL VALLEY: Veterans observe Memorial Day

    HOPEWELL VALLEY: Veterans observe Memorial Day

    With ceremonies at Alliger Park Staff photos by Phil McAuliffe The Hopewell Valley Veterans Association held a Memorial Day observance at Alliger Park In Hopewell Township on May 23. The ceremony included remarks by Mayor Vanessa Sandom, Mayor Tony Persichilli, and County Executive Brian Hughes, as well as Brig. Gen John Nunn. There also was…

  • AHS, RHS softball both go 1-1 in playoffs

    By: Kyle Moylan Sports Editor     The Robbinsville High School softball team came away with a win and a loss while competing in the Central Jersey Group I playoffs last week.     Robbinsville opened the playoffs with a 4-0 win over Bound Brook on Tuesday, May 19.     Claire Haeuptle allowed just one hit, did…

  • MANVILLE: Fire call changes parade’s plan

    MANVILLE: Fire call changes parade’s plan

    Parade Grand Marshal Joe Ulicny waves during Sunday’s parade. Photo by Mary Ellen Zangara

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