Hamilton/Robbinsville News
By MELINDA MYERS
June 14, 2025
Adding new life to your landscape can seem overwhelming. Tackling small achievable upgrades in a weekend can get the momentum started and make a big difference in the overall curb appeal.Start with your door. Painting or staining the door can add new life to a tired entrance. Look at your home’s ...
TRENTON, NJ - The Mercer County Nutrition Program for Older Adults is kicking off a community-driven initiative to keep seniors safe and healthy this summer. The program aims to collect and distribute 1,000 reusable “Summer Safety Cups” — water tumblers filled with warm-weather essentials — to ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ -- Steinert rallied for three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to beat Randolph, 3-2, and win the NJSIAA Group 3 state championship on Friday at Ivy Hill Park in South Orange.It is Steinert's third consecutive state title.Trailing, 2-0, starting the bottom of the seventh, ...
HAMILTON, NJ - PSEG and Lowe’s Home Improvement are hosting an appliance recycling event on Saturday, June 14. The event, an opportunity for area residents to turn in functioning room air conditioners, window air conditioners, and dehumidifiers, will take place from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at ...
Summer is synonymous with fun outdoor activities like barbeques, lawn games, hikes, and gardening. But it can also mean unwanted pests like mosquitoes and ticks. Employing a few preventative strategies can help minimize the annoyance and reduce the risk of tick- and mosquito-borne diseases.Start by ...
HAMILTON, NJ – Four graduating seniors, one from each of Hamilton Township’s high schools, have been awarded $1,000 scholarships by the Hamilton Township Economic Development Advisory Commission (HTEDAC), continuing an annual tradition of supporting students pursuing business-related degrees.This ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Earlier this year Robbinsville High School junior Megana Madhurakavi was named the Top Emerging Innovator of the Year at the 2024 Limitless World Summit in Delaware, earning international recognition for her entrepreneurial achievements and community impact.Presented annually, ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ -- The Mercer County Improvement Authority (MCIA) will hold a hazardous waste and electronics recycling collection day tomorrow, Saturday, June 14.The event will take place from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the John T. Dempster Fire School, 350 Lawrence Station Road, ...
HAMILTON/ROBBINSVILLE, NJ — Families, community members, elected officials, and law enforcement officials came together at Trenton Thunder Stadium on Wednesday evening for more than a “friendly” rivalry. The third annual charity softball match between the Hamilton and Robbinsville police ...
FRANKLINVILLE, NJ -- Steinert withstood a three-run rally by Delsea in the bottom of the seventh inning to hold on for an 8-5 softball victory in the NJSIAA Group 3 semifinals on Wednesday.Steinert (21-4) advances to the state finals for the fourth year in a row. The Spartans will play Randolph in ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ - Graduation parties can be a tempting time for teenagers to drink. That drinking, Mercer County Sheriff Jack Kemler warned, can become deadly if combined with driving. “Teenage drunk driving is never a good thing, and graduation season can quickly become deadly as inexperienced ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Hamilton residents looking to get active have a new reason to lace up their sneakers on Saturday mornings.Veterans Park is now home to a weekly Parkrun—a global movement offering free, timed 5K events that welcome runners, walkers, and volunteers of all ages and fitness levels. The ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ - A Brooklyn man has been arrested and $100,000 worth of cocaine seized as a result of a two-month investigation into the distribution of cocaine in the city of Trenton. The investigation, announced in a statement Wednesday, was conducted by the Mercer County Narcotics Task Force ...
HAMILTON, NJ - The Hamilton Township Public Library is searching for its next leader. Township officials have announced an open call for applicants to fill the position of Library Director, a high-level civil service role with a current salary range of $119,345 to $143,605.Applications are being ...
HAMILTON, NJ - The Hamilton Police Division has officially welcomed a new four-legged officer to its ranks.Police Officer Piromali and his K-9 partner, Loki, graduated from the New Jersey State Police K-9 Academy recently, marking the start of their service together in Hamilton.“Congratulations to ...
NEW JERSEY — In surprisingly quick order, Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill snagged their parties’ nominations to run for New Jersey governor in November. The primary races, with six Democrats and five Republicans, were called by The Associated Press less than 40 minutes after ...
TRENTON, NJ - Hamilton and Robbinsville Assemblywoman Tennille McCoy (D-Mercer/Middlesex) wants her constituents, and other New Jersey residents that use the prescription diabetes drug, to be aware of insulin manufacturer assistance programs. Her legislative effort, A4015/S2886, recently passed the ...
NEW JERSEY - As families gear up for a season of sunshine, travel and outdoor fun, one important item should be on every parent’s summer checklist: making sure your child is up to date on their vaccines. Routine childhood vaccines are a simple, proven way to help keep your child safe. Why Vaccines ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ - Area elected officials are mourning the loss of former Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes. As first reported by NJGlobe, Hughes passed away Tuesday morning. He was 68.Hughes was elected to the Mercer County Board of Commissioners (then known as The Board of Chosen Freeholders) ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Mercer County Executive Dan Benson and the Mercer County Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs will make a “statement” on Saturday, June 28, when they host the first-ever Mercer County Equality Gala.Billed as a landmark event celebrating visibility, progress, and the power of community, ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Mercer County high school students are now eligible to apply for the first-ever Young Entrepreneur’s Academy (YEA!) program in New Jersey. The 30-week program seeks to help teenagers learn about the inner workings of business and help turn their entrepreneurial ideas into real ...
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey voters will visit the polls on Tuesday, for a gubernatorial primary election that’s drawing the highest campaign spending in Garden State history, exceeding $122 million. Voters will choose from a field of six Democrats and five Republicans. Each party’s winner will face off ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Hamilton Township’s annual Independence Day Concert and Fireworks celebration will be held on July 1 at Veterans Park, 2206 Kuser Road. The festivities kick off at 6 p.m. with music and food from a variety of vendors and musical entertainment by the Heartbeats. Then, at 9:30 p.m., ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Robbinsville Community Park came alive on Saturday as an estimated 4,000 people gathered to celebrate township pride at the 44th Annual Robbinsville Community Festival. The all-day event ran from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and offered something for everyone—from kids’ activities to ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Hamilton Township residents will have the opportunity to securely dispose of sensitive documents during a free community paper shredding event hosted by the Hamilton Township Police Division on Saturday, June 14.The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., or until the shredding ...
HAMILTON, NJ – The Hamilton library’s weekly movie series continues this week with the screening of We Bought a Zoo, a heartwarming family drama starring Matt Damon and Scarlett Johansson. The film tells the story of a widowed journalist who leaves his job and relocated to the countryside with his ...
HAMILTON, NJ – Hamilton Township’s Sayen Elementary School has character, an announcement from the Hamilton Township School District announced on Thursday.The school is one of just 79 in the nation to receive a 2025 National Character.org award.“Congratulations to Sayen Elementary School for this ...
HAMILTON, NJ - The Hamilton Township Police Division has officially added a new member to its ranks. Officer Nicholas Chamberlain was sworn in this week, joining the department in its ongoing mission to protect and serve the community.The Township announced the appointment with congratulations and ...
HAMILTON, NJ -- Top-seeded Steinert broke open a scoreless duel with all its runs in the bottom of the sixth inning and went on to a 6-0 victory over third-seeded Colts Neck for its fourth consecutive NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 3 softball championship on Friday.Senior left-hander Katie Simonka ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – A May 2024 article by TAPinto Robbinsville described how the Robbinsville Public Schools district was getting ready to introduce a full-day pre-kindergarten program for the 2024-25 academic year. With state funding secured, the district was ready to roll out an extensive plan to ...