• The Short Tree and the Bird Who Could Not Sing
  • WEST WINDSOR: Millstone bridge replacement to start

       WEST WINDSOR — Work is set to begin this month on the Route 1 Millstone River Bridge replacement project, according to the state Department of Transportation.    The $20 million project will involve the replacement of the Millstone River Bridge on Route 1, originally built in 1928, and related roadway improvements from Harrison Street in West…

  • PENNINGTON: Thriving HVC Bank celebrates 10th birthday

    PENNINGTON: Thriving HVC Bank celebrates 10th birthday

    Shown celebrating HVC Bank’s first decade are (from left): Pat Ryan, Jim Hyman and the Hopewell Township Mayor Vanessa Sandom.

  • GOVERNOR CORZINE ANNOUNCES WAREHOUSE, OFFICE SPACE CONSOLIDATION PLAN, MILLIONS IN SAVINGS

    An initiative that will save taxpayers more than $12 million By Governor’s Office Press Release EWING – Governor Jon S. Corzine today announced an initiative that will save taxpayers more than $12 million through the consolidation of warehouse and office space used by state agencies.  “We are conducting a thorough review, department by department, to…

  • MANVILLE: Ordinance would update fire safety rules

    By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer    The borough is increasing and decreasing inspection and permit fees for its fire safety code to keep current with the state’s Uniform Fire Safety Act that has undergone its own amendments since its initial creation in 1983.    The Borough Council unanimously approved the introduction of an ordinance Monday to establish…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Record number of SBHS swimmers to compete in states

    By Rich Fisher, Sports Editor    It’s kind of cool, really.    A horde of Vikings invading and pillaging the shores of South Jersey, conjuring up images of Leif Erikson or, at the very least, Hagar the Horrible.    OK, maybe a stretch.    They won’t actually be pillaging, but they will be competing at Gloucester County Institute of…

  • EDITORIAL: Traffic signal needed at Route 31 and Ingleside

    By Ruth Luse, Managing Editor    Last week’s announcement that the Hopewell Township Committee is asking the state Department of Transportation (DOT) to make improvements to the Pennington Circle is good news.    Officials say the proposals — which include curb line modifications, lane restriping and traffic island reconstruction — would improve traffic flow significantly at relatively…

  • MANVILLE: Borough enforcing new recycling rules

    By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer Borough checking for discarded recyclables    Residents should prepare to be “tagged,” and have their garbage bags remain on display, if they choose to keep their recyclables mixed in with the rest of the trash.    In order to comply with state laws that prohibit mixing cans, cardboard and other recyclables with…

  • JAMESBURG: Farmers market may move

    By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer    JAMESBURG — The freshest pickings still will be available at this year’s farmers market; the only issue patrons might have is finding the venue.    The Borough Council is expected to vote March 11 on whether the market must move its location from last year’s West Railroad site.    ”If they go…

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