• PRINCETON AREA: Police blotter

    Montgomery    Kristin Dombroski, 27, of Trenton, was arrested at 5:20 p.m. on Oct. 30 after a traffic stop on Cherry Hill Road. She was charged with speeding, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while suspended and being an unlicensed driver. She was released on $250 bail for an active warrant out of Hamilton Township and is…

  • MONMOUTH COUNTY: Officials announce joint effort to curtail county gun crime

    A joint initiative between county and federal prosecutors has been announced to combat gun-related violence and criminal activity in Monmouth County. ASBURY PARK — A joint initiative between county and federal prosecutors has been announced to combat gun-related violence and criminal activity in Monmouth County.    The initiative, “Project Stop the Violence,” was announced by Acting…

  • Resident lauds police, fire for helping friend in need

    To the editor:     In the 10 years since Bordentown City Cats was founded, we’ve helped countless residents deal with all kinds of unexpected animal-related emergency situations.    Two weeks ago a friend — Lee — who lives in Clare Estate reached out for help because his cat — Bruce — was caught in the storm…

  • BORDENTOWN: Religious songs to be reinstated for winter concert

    Board will discuss long-term implications by James McEvoy, Managing Editor BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — The Bordentown Regional School District will review its policies after determining Christian-based Christmas music will be included in the elementary concert in December.    In a message on the district website last week, Dr. Constance Bauer, superintendent, said she has recommended the songs…

  • MILLSTONE: MTFEE hosting movie event

    MILLSTONE — The Millstone Township Foundation for Educational Excellence will be hosting its third annual “Family Movie Day” on Nov. 17.    The event will be held at the Millstone Township Performing Arts Center at 5 Dawson Court.    MTFEE is a nonprofit organization devoted to funding grants for items that nurture extraordinary educational experiences for every…

  • COUNTY: Mercer leaf pickup underway

    Mercer County’s annual fall leaf pickup program began last week and will continue through early December for county-owned roadways only. TRENTON — Mercer County’s annual fall leaf pickup program began last week and will continue through early December for county-owned roadways only.    The county’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure will visit each of the county’s…

  • COUNTY: MCCC has engineering gear

    New sophisticated lab equipment will enable Mercer County Community College to enhance engineering offerings at the college. WEST WINDSOR — New sophisticated lab equipment will enable Mercer County Community College to enhance engineering offerings at the college.    According to a MCCC release, students studying civil engineering technology and engineering science are getting a hands-on, state-of-the-art…

  • Seeking community journalists

    Correspondents sought to cover governmental/ school meetings and community events throughout the area.    Coverage will entail mostly weekday evenings and weekends, although breaking news items may be covered also.    Coverage areas include Hamilton, Bordentown, Chesterfield, Florence, Mansfield and Plumsted.    Sports coverage is also sought in Hamilton.    Candidates must have a car while experience in photography…

  • ALLENTOWN: Borough explores ‘Shop Local’ program

    Program would reduce property taxes for residents who shop by David Kilby, Special Writer ALLENTOWN — Borough Hall in Allentown was filled last Tuesday when a presentation was given on a “Shop Local” property tax card program aims to reduce the local property tax bill of participants who shop local.    The program, a division of…

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