• HILLSBOROUGH: Honoring township’s difference-makers

    HILLSBOROUGH: Honoring township’s difference-makers

    Murray Rothstein, of Woods Road, looks at a photograph taken by his wife, Muriel Bell Rothstein. Staff photo by Audrey Levine

  • HIGHTSTOWN: 60 minutes for 3 minutes … and no change

    Borough Council makes no change to public comment limit By Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer    HIGHTSTOWN — When it comes to public comment, the Borough Council decided this week that three minutes are enough after all.    The decision came after about an hour of debate and public input over the last two council meetings.    The governing…

  • SUNSHINE LIST

    Municipal, school board and other meetings    HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE: May 21, 4 p.m., special meeting; May 26, 7 p.m., Municipal Building.     HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP OPEN SPACE ADVISORY COMMITTEE: May 21, 7:30 p.m., Municipal Building.     HOPEWELL BOROUGH HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION: May 26, 7:30 p.m., Borough Hall.     HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE: May 26, 6…

  • MONTGOMERY: Hampton Court home fire investigated

    By Kristine Snodgrass, Staff Writer    MONTGOMERY — Authorities are investigating a fire that caused extensive damage to a township home Tuesday night, according to the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office.    A passing motorist contacted police just before midnight to report that flames were coming from the roof area of 16 Hampton Court, according to a statement…

  • MONROE: ‘Biggest Losers’ make pantry a winner

    By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer    MONROE — When it comes to the battle of the bulge, it’s typically a losing game, but when some local teachers banded together to shed some pounds for a cause, it became a win-win situation.    Approximately 30 teachers from Mill Lake School created their own Biggest Loser Club, charging members…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Memorial Day parade set

    DiDia to be grand marshal by Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer    A 25-year East Windsor resident and World War II veteran will serve as the grand marshal for this year’s Memorial Day Parade in Hightstown.    Nicholas DiDia Sr., of Allison Road, will lead the procession of more than 50 organizations in the parade Monday. The day,…

  • CENTRAL JERSEY: Assembly candidates talk taxes

    By Davy James, Staff Writer    Republican candidates running for the state Assembly in the 14th District say getting property taxes under control is the number one priority heading into the June 2 primary election.    Challengers Brian Hackett, of Monroe, and Rob Calabro and Bill Harvey, both of Hamilton, are competing for two slots on the…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Vietnam veteran to serve as parade grand marshal

    By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer    Surrey Drive resident Bob Brock, a Vietnam War veteran, says that although living veterans will be the ceremonial guests of honor, Memorial Day has always been a day for the dead.    ”It is a time to remember them so their sacrifice is never in vain,” he said.    To honor his…

  • Professionals and Community Workers from US to Participate in Arts Based Training to Learn How to Improve the Lives of Those in Need

    Professionals and Community Workers from US to Participate in Arts Based Training to Learn How to Improve the Lives of Those in Need

    By BuildaBridge Institute Professionals and Community Workers from US to Participate in Arts Based Training to Learn How to Improve the Lives of Those in Need  Philadelphia, PA — From June 3rd to June 7th 2009, BuildaBridge will conduct its eighth annual innovative training institute which prepares individuals to effectively integrate the arts in education…

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