• SPRINGFIELD HAPPENINGS: December 26

    The Springfield Township Board of Education is holding its annual reorganization meeting Tuesday, Jan. 7 at the Springfield Elementary School Library.    The meeting begins at 7:15 p.m. preceded by a 7 p.m. work session.    For more information, visit www.springfieldschool.org    Springfield Township is seeking volunteers for several emergency medical services and Fire Department openings.    Those interested…

  • HEALTH: Take care to stay healthy in winter months

    This time of year presents a set of challenges to staying well unique to the season. by Stephanie Vaccaro, Special Writer This time of year presents a set of challenges to staying well unique to the season. Cold and flu season begins. Depression during the holidays can greet you. And emergency rooms see a number…

  • COUNTY: Farm preservation announced

    The Hunter Farm homestead in Hopewell Township has been preserved through a partnership between Mercer County and Hopewell Township, announced Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes. HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP — The Hunter Farm homestead in Hopewell Township has been preserved through a partnership between Mercer County and Hopewell Township, announced Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes.…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Department announces new traffic priority system

    Township Robbinsville fire officials recently announced Opticom, a traffic priority system for emergency vehicles, is now operational at two dangerous intersections of Route 130. ROBBINSVILLE — Township Robbinsville fire officials recently announced Opticom, a traffic priority system for emergency vehicles, is now operational at two dangerous intersections of Route 130 — the Robbinsville Bypass Road…

  • BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Warehouse could bring jobs, extra revenue

    The new 1.47 million square-foot warehouse for Grainger Industrial Supply could bring up to 700 jobs to the township, according to township officials. by David Kilby, Special Writer BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — It’s easy to miss the good news that municipal governments share, especially when it comes at the tail end of meetings that are three…

  • MILLSTONE: Fire company seeking volunteers

    The township’s fire company is seeking volunteers willing to give back to their community. MILLSTONE — The township’s fire company is seeking volunteers willing to give back to their community.    Currently, the staff maintains 21 active volunteers, according to fire officials.    Ideally, the township fire company is looking to recruit between six and eight additional…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Officials to consider cable renewal

    The Township Council will mull a 10 year cable franchise renewal for Cablevision. by James McEvoy, Managing Editor  ROBBINSVILLE — The Township Council will mull a 10-year cable franchise renewal for Cablevision.    At the Dec. 12 meeting, the governing body unanimously introduced an ordinance for the renewal.    Mark Roselli, township attorney, noting Robbinsville is one…

  • REGION: Volunteer from Millstone reflects on service to HomeFront

    For Mary Beth Drew, volunteering isn’t just a passion. It’s a calling. by Lea Kahn, Packet Media Group For Mary Beth Drew, volunteering isn’t just a passion — it’s a calling.    Ms. Drew, who lives in Millstone Township, has been a volunteer with HomeFront for nearly 10 years. The nonprofit organization, based in Lawrence Township,…

  • CHESTERFIELD CHATTER: December 26

    The Chesterfield Township Committee meeting will be held 7:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 30 at the Chesterfield Township Municipal Building.    For more information call 609-298-2311 or visit the Township website www.chesterfieldtwp.com    The Crosswicks Library will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 31 and Wednesday, Jan. 1 in observance on New Year’s Day.    For more information call 609-298-6271 or…

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