• Bouillabaisse of Beliefs

    Bouillabaisse of Beliefs

    A program at the Princeton Public Library asks participants to reflect, explore and share their convictions By Adam Grybowski A prisoner gave the best interpretation of a James Joyce story Keith Wheelock ever heard.    Then chairman of the People & Stories/ Gente y Cuentes program, Mr. Wheelock discussed short stories with the prisoners of Somerset…

  • MANVILLE: Board gives final OK to $19 million budget

    By Eileen Oldfield, Staff Writer    A single resident commented on the $19 million 2009-2010 school budget before the school board approved it at its Tuesday meeting.    ”I understand and I don’t understand,” Borough Councilman and West Frech Avenue resident Ed Komoroski said. “Why didn’t you go for the full 4 percent (state-set budget cap)? What…

  • EDITORIAL: Graffiti law has a place in Manville

       We were surprised — and more than a bit disappointed — in the reaction and response to the Borough Council’s proposed ordinance to combat graffiti.    We understand many viewed the ordinance’s imposition of potential fines for property owners who do not remove graffiti from their homes and buildings as being an onerous punishment, but we…

  • CRANBURY PRESS: Ms. Information: Drops of wisdom from a winery

    By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer    I’ve always thought of wine connoisseurs as this aristocratic minority that wouldn’t be caught dead sipping on the same adult beverage as me unless we were at the tail end of a Mass.    But more and more, this refined-palate clan seems to be infiltrating the ranks of my former drinking buddies.…

  • MANVILLE: Board hopefuls outline their goals

    By Eileen Oldfield, Staff Writer    Four residents are seeking election to three, three-year Board of Education seats, with concerns ranging from using environmentally friendly technology, to curriculum and test scores. Weston PTA to host candidates forum    The public has the chance to meet this year’s Board of Education candidates —and hear their opinions on the…

  • MONROE: No tax increase in Monroe

    Township introduces budget By John Saccenti, Managing Editior    MONROE — The Monroe Township Council introduced a municipal budget Monday that calls for no tax increase.    The $42.953 million budget increases spending by $2.547 million over the 2008 plan and calls for $23.329 million to be raised through taxes.    If approved, the municipal tax rate would…

  • BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Local police help capture accused child killer

    By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer    BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — A Camden man accused of severely beating a child, who later died as a result, was arrested on Route 130 Tuesday after leading police on a chase from Camden, officials said.    Vincent Williams, 26, of Ablett Village Apartments, Camden, was charged with murder. Mr. Williams is accused…

  • Keep Rosenberg, Paget on board

    Meryl Bisberg, Hickory Hill Road    I am writing in support of Steve Paget and Marc Rosenberg for re-election to Hillsborough School Board.    Both are long-time volunteers in school-related activities. Mr. Paget has also been active as a soccer coach and Boy Scout leader and Mr. Rosenberg has been active with Boy Scouts and the district’s…

  • YMCA will help

    Douglas J. Pszczolkowski, CEO, Valley YMCA     At a time when many people are facing difficult financial choices, I want to reassure the members of our community of the Hopewell Valley YMCA’s commitment to provide membership and services regardless of one’s ability to pay.    I believe it is vitally important for children, families, and people…

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