Hamilton/Robbinsville News
By MELINDA MYERS
February 7, 2026
Break out the leather gloves, heavy long sleeve shirt or coat, pruners and head out to your raspberry patch. Proper routine pruning can help reduce the risk of disease, manage insect pests and boost productivity.When and how to prune raspberries is based on the type of raspberries you are growing ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – Robbinsville pulled away in the second half for a 65-44 boys basketball victory over West Windsor-Plainsboro South on Friday night.Ethan Reichl scored a career-high 15 points for Robbinsville (13-8), which led, 31-25, at the half before breaking it open in the next two ...
PRINCETON, NJ — Enthusiastic lawmakers arrived at Princeton University’s Nassau Hall Thursday afternoon, stepping back into history at the spot where 250 years ago the New Jersey Legislature met for the first time, at the start of the American Revolution.Members of the Assembly and the Senate ...
HAMILTON, NJ - The NJ Motor Vehicle Commission’s mobile unit will be at the Nottingham Firehouse, 200 Mercer Street, from March 2 through March 6. Appointments for service such as to obtain a REAL ID or renew a vehicle’s registration are required and will be available beginning on Monday, ...
HAMILTON, NJ – Steinert continued its recent success with a 46-41 boys basketball victory over Riverside on Thursday.Michael Shanklin hit six 3-pointers and scored 21 points for Steinert (6-14), which jumped out to a 14-7 lead after one quarter.Thomas Ditta sank six of seven foul shots and finished ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – Robbinsville opened a 10-point lead after one quarter and went on to a 69-53 boys basketball victory over Allentown on Thursday night.Senior forward Tyler Bunnell scored 28 points for the Ravens (12-8), who finished the game outscoring Allentown, 16-8, in the fourth ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Hamilton Fire Chief Steven Kraemer is no longer “acting” after being officially sworn in to lead the Fire Division on Monday.Kraemer began his career 33 years ago in 1993, first as a volunteer with the Whitehorse Fire Company and then as a career firefighter with Hamilton Fire ...
HAMILTON, NJ — Residents are invited to meet members of the Hamilton Township Police Department K-9 Unit during a “Cocoa with a Cop” event at Mission BBQ on Friday, Feb. 13.The meet-and-greet will take place from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the restaurant, located at 201 Marketplace Blvd. Attendees will ...
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ – Steinert established a 10-point lead by halftime and went on to a 50-43 boys basketball victory over Notre Dame on Wednesday.Thomas Ditta and Christian Guagliardo each scored 12 points for Steinert (5-14), which outscored Notre Dame, 18-14, in the second quarter to take a 32-22 ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – The Robbinsville girls basketball team inched closer to .500 with a 52-48 victory over Northern Burlington on Wednesday.Keira Pierini finished with 17 points, eight rebounds, six assists, two steals and two blocked shots for Robbinsville (8-10).Bianca Godwin collected 14 points, ...
HAMILTON, NJ – Hamilton West shut out Florence in the second quarter and went on to a 48-24 girls basketball victory on Tuesday.Adisin Smith scored 14 points for Hamilton West (5-14), which outscored Florence, 12-0, in the second quarter to take a 24-7 halftime lead.Kimani Harlan finished with 13 ...
Cancer prevention starts with one simple but powerful decision: prioritizing your health. Staying up to date on routine doctor appointments, recommended screenings, and prevention practices can save your life. The earlier cancer is detected, the sooner treatment can begin—often before symptoms even ...
HAMILTON, NJ – Nottingham buried 11 3-point baskets in a 73-34 boys basketball victory over Piscataway Magnet on Monday.Liam Cox, despite having none of those 3-point buckets, ended up being the leading scorer for the North Stars (12-7) with 15 points.Quashawn Roberts, who had 13 points, and Tom ...
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Robbinsville pulled away from a tie score after three quarters for a 57-53 boys basketball victory over Toms River North on Monday.Jackson Davis scored 20 points for Robbinsville (11-7), which outscored Toms River North, 19-15, in the fourth quarter.Tyler Bunnell finished with 18 ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Robbinsville Township is seeking applicants for the position of Deputy Tax Collector within the Robbinsville Division of Revenue, a job posting said.According to the post, candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Edmunds Accounting system. Office duties include ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - The Pond Road PTA is once again spearheading the “Share the Love” Essential Items Drive, a community initiative aimed at providing basic necessities to children and families in Mercer County who cannot afford them. Running through March 4, the drive seeks to stock over 35 Shine ...
HAMILTON, NJ – Nottingham built an eight-point halftime lead and went on to a 53-32 boys basketball victory over Hamilton West on Saturday.Liam Cox scored 17 points and pulled down 13 rebounds for Nottingham (11-7), which outscored Hamilton West, 18-8, in the third quarter to take a 41-23 ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - The Robbinsville Township Council took time out of their busy meeting on Thursday to honor four local Boy Scouts on completing their service projects and earning the rank of Eagle Scout with Troop 79. The recipients of the award were Ahaan Khasnis, Vivaan Khasnis, Micha Blum, and ...
HAMILTON, NJ - In recognition of Wear Red Day and American Heart Month, the Hamilton Township Division of Health will offer free blood pressure screenings on Friday, Feb. 6, to help raise awareness about heart health and the risks associated with high blood pressure.The screenings will be held from ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Residents facing food insecurity will be able to access free groceries when Arm In Arm’s Mobile Food Pantry visits the Hamilton Township Public Library on Thursday, Feb. 5.The pantry will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at the library, located at 1 Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. Way. No ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Hamilton Township officials are inviting local businesses seeking to hire new employees to participate in the 2026 Hamilton Township Job Fair, scheduled for Friday, March 20, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Colonial Firehouse.Mayor Jeff Martin and the township’s Office of Community ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - The Robbinsville Township Police Department welcomed two new members to the force with the swearing in of Ryan Jackson and Nicholas Petrow at Thursday’s Town Council meeting. The meeting took a celebratory tone with the playing of bagpipes and a procession of current Robbinsville ...
HAMILTON, NJ – Hamilton West rallied from an eight-point halftime deficit for a 56-52 boys basketball victory over West Windsor-Plainsboro South on Thursday.Luke Radoslovich scored 20 points, grabbed eight rebounds and passed for three assists for Hamilton West (6-10), which outscored WWPS, 20-14, ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Amid a busy night at Town Hall, the Robbinsville Township Council unanimously elected six-year resident Ravi Patni to fill a vacant seat at its second meeting of 2026. Patni, pharmaceutical audit and compliance executive and owner of a small business in Robbinsville, was selected ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Creative Change Counseling has officially launched its new Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Services Program, expanding its mission to provide inclusive, life-changing support to local residents in Hamilton Township. The program offers specialized services designed ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Hamilton Township residents can ensure their pets are vaccinated against rabies at a free clinic on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Switlik Park Pavilion, Fisher Place.Dogs and cats aged 3 months and older are eligible for the vaccination, which is ...
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ – Senior forward Tyler Bunnell scored 23 points to lead Robbinsville to a 68-49 boys basketball victory over Notre Dame on Tuesday.Jackson Davis finished with 14 points for the Ravens (10-6), who outscored Notre Dame, 20-7, in the third quarter to take a 51-34 lead.Liam Butler ...
HAMILTON, NJ – The Steinert boys basketball team won its second game in a row, defeating Princeton Day, 34-33, on Tuesday.Michael Shanklin scored nine points and Chase Whitman finished with eight points for Steinert (4-12), which made five 3-pointers and was 7-for-11 at the foul line.Zalin Pack led ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ — The Mercer County Sheriff's Office has canceled its child safety seat inspection scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 27, due to hazardous winter weather conditions affecting the region.Residents are encouraged to attend the next child safety seat check, scheduled for Feb. 24, at the ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Hamilton Township’s public schools will operate on a delayed opening schedule on Tuesday.All district high schools will start at 9:20 a.m., middle schools will start at 9:55 a.m., and elementary schools will start at 10:25 a.m.AM preschool will run from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.