• HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: State park area improvements hailed

    HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: State park area improvements hailed

    Groundbreaking held for $800,000 project for improved pedestrian safety and handicapped access in and around Washington Crossing State Park, Delaware and Raritan Canal towpath and Washington Crossing By John Tredrea, Staff Writer    Hopewell Township residents and officials hailed Friday afternoon’s groundbreaking ceremony of an $800,000 project for improved pedestrian safety and handicapped access in and…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Senator hopes to inspire students

    by Davy James, Staff Writer    State Sen. Bill Baroni, whose district includes South Brunswick, has long stressed the importance of getting young people enthusiastic about public service.    In an effort to engage students in his district with politics, Sen. Baroni, a Republican, met with AP Government students at South Brunswick High School on Tuesday and…

  • Movie Times: March 27-April 2

    Movies and times are valid from March 27-April 2. Because of the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, it is wise to call the theater before leaving home. EAST BRUNSWICK MEGA MOVIES (732-651-6342): Haunting in Connecticut (PG13) Fri.-Thurs: 12:40, 3:05, 5:20, 7:35, 9:55. 12 Rounds (R) Fri., Mon.-Thurs. 1:55, 4:35, 7:05, 9:40; Sat.-Sun. 11:20, 1:55, 4:35,…

  • MANVILLE: Officers ride to honor slain brethren

    By Eileen Oldfield, Staff Writer    For four Manville police officers, riding bicycles from Florham Park to Washington, D.C., from May 9 to May 12 — a 400-mile trip — is a small sacrifice when compared to the cause for which they ride.    For a second year, officers Joe Buda, Nickolas Franzoso and Richard Canuso and…

  • Historians, Presbyterians unite for event marking tercentennial

    On Sunday, Pennington church will host SouPotLuck Supper at 5:30 p.m. in Heritage Hall, and a community sing at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary    Join the Hopewell Valley Historical Society and the Pennington Presbyterian Church on Sunday for a SouPotLuck Supper at 5:30 p.m. in Heritage Hall, and a community sing at 6:30 p.m. in…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Township budget to be unveiled

       EAST WINDSOR — The Township Council will unveil its 2009 preliminary budget at a special meeting Saturday.    The meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. at the municipal building at 16 Lanning Blvd.    The 2008 budget raised the municipal tax rate by 5.7 cents to about 58 cents per $100 of assessed property value. That was…

  • PRINCETON: Municipalities agree on joint agency cuts

    By Lauren Otis, Staff Writer    Princeton Borough Council and Township Committee agreed to cut the operating budgets of the agencies they jointly oversee by 5 percent at a meeting Tuesday night.    At the joint municipal meeting, the governing bodies also agreed to go forward with a study of the mission, services and operations of the…

  • MANVILLE: FBLA club receives honors at state competition

    MANVILLE: FBLA club receives honors at state competition

    The members of Manville High School’s Future Business Leaders of America club show the awards they won at the state competition. Photo by Mary Ellen Zangara

  • MONROE: The dances of Mexico

    MONROE: The dances of Mexico

       Woodland School students enjoyed a day of music, dance and fun when Mexico Beyond Mariachi put on a performance, Monday.

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