• CENTRAL JERSEY: GOP has primary contest in 16th District

    By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer    The June 2 primary election for 16th District Assembly seats features a contested Republican race and two unopposed Democratic candidates.    Running in the Republican primary are incumbents Peter Biondi, of Hillsborough, and Denise Coyle, of Basking Ridge, and challengers Robert Leustek, of Gladstone, and John Poirier, of Skillman.    Unopposed for…

  • MANVILLE: Her work in politics, schools leads to award

    By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer    With a goal of improving the community, Bound Brook Avenue resident Sharon Lukac has proved that combining politics and school support can earn praise.    For her years of service to the Somerset County Democratic Committee and the Manville community, especially the school system, Ms. Lukac was one of 16 recipients…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Vandals trash WWW-P High School South

    By Kristine Snodgrass, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — A group of individuals caused significant damage to a classroom area early Friday morning in the West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South, according to a district administrator.    When employees came to work between 6 and 7 a.m. Friday morning, they discovered the vandalism in the area of the…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Girls lacrosse wins program’s first GMCT crown

    By Rich Fisher, Sports editor    The South Brunswick High girls lacrosse team didn’t surprise itself last Wednesday night.    The players merely went out and accomplished what they set out to do.    The fact that they gave coach John Coppola yet another new set of ulcers is besides the point.    Following a familiar script, the Vikings…

  • HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Passport Day slated May 27

    From 3:30-7:30 p.m. at the Hopewell Township Municipal Building, Route 546, Titusville    Mercer County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello and Hopewell Township Mayor Vanessa Sandom will hold a special Passport Day for residents of Hopewell Valley and surrounding areas May 27 from 3:30-7:30 p.m. at the Hopewell Township Municipal Building, Route 546, Titusville.    The Mercer clerk…

  • CRANBURY: Town considers water rate hike

    By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer    CRANBURY — Township officials are giving residents a heads up as they prepare to vote on an ordinance that would increase their sewer rates.    At the next Township Committee meeting, Chief Financial Officer Denise Marabello will share a presentation with the public outlining the need for an increase.    If the…

  • Religious Services

       Chabad Jewish Center of Southern Somerset County — Located at 32 New Amwell Road, Hillsborough. No membership charged. Weekly Saturday morning services at 10 a.m., followed by Kiddush lunch. For more information regarding the many programs the center offers, call 874-0444, or e-mail Chabad Director Rabbi Shmaya Krinsky at [email protected]. Web site with additional information…

  • CRANBURY: Tips on having a safe grad party

    By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer    CRANBURY — While some people recognize this pre-summer period as the time for long speeches, flying mortarboards and great beginnings, Cranbury police are taking a much different outlook as they prep for graduation party season 2009.    ”We want this to be a fun time for everyone — not a tragedy,”…

  • HOPEWELL BOROUGH COUNCIL UPDATE

    Council introduced new sewer rate ordinance, which is expected to come up for a public hearing and adoption at the June 4 council meeting By Ruth Luse, Managing Editor    At its May 7 meeting, Hopewell Borough Council, introduced a new sewer rate ordinance, which is expected to come up for a public hearing and adoption…

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