Hamilton/Robbinsville News
By TAPINTO STAFF
August 26, 2024
HAMILTON, NJ - Mercer County’s Office of Mosquito Control is expected to undertake spraying operations in Hamilton Township this week. According to officials, spraying will take place between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., on Wednesday, weather permitting, in the following areas: Azalea Way, ...
HAMILTON, NJ - More than 200 Hamilton Township children are more prepared to head back to the classroom thanks to the John O. Wilson Hamilton Neighborhood Center's recent backpack giveaway. In addition to receiving school supplies, those in attendance also enjoyed Kona Ice. “Special thanks to ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Motorists are being asked to continue avoiding the north bound lanes of South Broad Street between Chambers Street and Cedar Lane as emergency water repairs are undertaken. The road is expected to remain closed until Tuesday morning.
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - It’s never too early to start thinking about Halloween. To kick off the spooky season, Robbinsville is hosting its 2024 Halloween Pet Parade & Costume Contest on Saturday, October 26, at the Town Center Gazebo on Lake Drive. The community will come together for a ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Mercer County officials are buzzing about the 2024 Annual Insect Festival. Set to be held on Saturday, September 7, at Mercer Educational Gardens, 431A Federal City Road, Hopewell Township, the event is co-hosted by Mercer County Executive Dan Benson and Rutgers Master ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - The Robbinsville Township Council has authorized $275,683.34 in spending to outfit both the Robbinsville Police Department and the Robbinsville Fire Department with vehicles, equipment, and gear their chiefs have deemed necessary to help keep the community safe. In one ...
HAMILTON, NJ - A 63-year-old Hamilton man is dead after he was struck by a vehicle while crossing Hamilton Avenue on Wednesday. The victim, Mohamed Ahmed, was walking his dog at the time of the incident and appears to have attempted to cross the road mid-block. While crossing, he was struck ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – An innovative transportation company – 24 HR Truck Services – is now working with the Mercer County Office of Economic Development and its partner, SMBX, Inc., to accelerate their growth as an industry leader. Based in East Windsor, 24 HR Truck Services brings new technology ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ - The Robbinsville Branch wrapped up the Mercer County Library System's 2024 Summer Reading Program, "Adventure Begins at Your Library," an annual initiative designed to inspire children and teens to read and participate in enriching activities during the summer months. Access to ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ - Officers from the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office will be back in Hamilton on Tuesday, to provide free on-site child safety seat checks. The monthly checks are part of the Sheriff's ongoing campaign to help parents, grandparents, expecting parents and others properly secure ...
PATERSON, NJ – Congressman William “Bill” Pascrell Jr., a distinguished public servant whose career spanned local, state, and national politics, passed away at the age of 87 on Wednesday. Born on January 25, 1937, in Paterson, Pascrell dedicated his life to improving his community and serving his ...
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ - Womanspace, Inc., a leading non-profit organization serving the greater Mercer County area and the state of New Jersey by providing a comprehensive array of emergency and follow-up services to individuals and families impacted by domestic and sexual violence, is seeking ...
HAMILTON, NJ -- The Steinert football team will open its season on Friday, Aug. 30 at Point Pleasant Boro, a team that the Spartans did not face in 2023. Last year, Steinert was 4-7 under coach Thaddeus Richards, who cites growth and experience as factors that may lead to an improved record in ...
Breastfeeding is often hailed as the gold standard for infant nutrition, with numerous health organizations recommending it as the ideal way to nourish newborns. The benefits, such as providing essential nutrients, strengthening the immune system, fostering mother-child bonding, and supporting food ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Mercer County’s Office of Mosquito Control is expected to undertake spraying operations in Hamilton later tonight and in the early hour of Wednesday. According to officials, spraying will take place between 8:00 p.m. tonight and 5:00 a.m., on Wednesday, August 21, weather ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - When Robbinsville Brownie Troop 74195 launched an effort to make sure their fellow students were all prepared for the classroom, they hoped to be able to deliver school supplies to 25 students. “We are collecting school supplies because all kids need supplies so that they can ...
HAMILTON, NJ - The Steinert High School Senior Events & After Prom Committee has launched their first fundraising effort of the new school year, a mum sale. Those interested in supporting the effort can purchase the mums, provided by Timothy's Garden, for just $7 per pot of 3 pots for $20. A ...
Mums are a favorite fall flower that adds weeks of seasonal color to containers, gardens and fall displays. They are also a popular gift plant in garden centers and floral shops. Choosing the right one for the purpose and providing proper care will help you achieve your desired results. Start by ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - A Newtown Boulevard home suffered moderate damage and the family was displaced from a fire on Sunday that drew the response of the Robbinsville Township Fire Department as well as fire departments from Hamilton Township, Plainsboro, Hightstown, and Upper Freehold. According to ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - The One Project is seeking volunteers to join their Board of Directors. According to an email, the organization is seeking individuals that are “dedicated to giving back and value community service.” The ONE Project is a 501c3 charity organization launched in 2014 by ...
TRENTON, NJ — To make up for a summer of repeated delays and cancelations, Gov. Phil Murphy is giving NJ Transit travelers a “transit fare holiday,” from Monday, Aug. 26 through Labor Day, Sept. 2. NJ Transit train, light rail and bus commuters will get free rides, and monthly pass holders will ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Wanna be in the movies? Your big break may be coming. A Manhattan casting agency has put out a call for New Jerseyans to be paid extras in Adam Sandler’s “Happy Gilmore 2,” a Netflix sequel to his 1996 box office hit comedy. Grant Wilfley Casting will hold a casting call from ...
WASHINGTON DC – The US Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service announced that Perdue Foods is recalling 161,171 pounds of frozen ready-to-eat chicken breast nugget and tender products. According to the FSIS announcement the chicken products may have been “contaminated with ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ - A month-long investigation into cocaine distribution in Hamilton Township led to the August 7 arrest of a Hamilton man and the seizure of $1.1 million in narcotics, five handguns and $65,000 in cash, Acting Mercer County Prosecutor Theresa L. Hilton reported. The arrest of ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Robbinsville Police Chief Michael K. Polaski will retire effective December 31, 2024, after 25 years of exemplary public service, Township Mayor and Director of Public Safety Dave Fried announced on Friday. Polaski has served as the full-time chief since 2022 when he took ...
HAMILTON, NJ- The Hamilton Township Police Division is set to launch the annual end of summer “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign on Friday. Set to run through September 2, the statewide effort will see local and state law enforcement officials conducting saturation patrols and sobriety ...
HAMILTON, NJ - The bridge crossing over Crosswicks Creek on Iron Bridge Road has been deemed structurally unsound by the Mercer County Engineering Department. As a result, the bridge will be closed indefinitely pending necessary repairs. The closure affects Iron Bridge Road between Sawmill Road ...
NEWARK, NJ – A 68-year-old Hamilton man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for illicit sexual conduct abroad, including production of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. According to the case, as early as 2013 Frank Maile, a cargo pilot who traveled abroad ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - With a visit from Santa Claus and a Touch-a-Truck event already behind them, the Robbinsville Farmers' Market continues to bring a large selection of fresh local fruits & vegetables and other fresh foods, as well as household, flower and pet items from more than 20 different ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – Bruce R. Darvas, Robbinsville Township’s current Township Attorney, has been appointed as Acting Business Administrator, Mayor David Fried announced on Wednesday. Darvas, who was hired by the Township in 2019, and has served as the Township’s Attorney since 2021, will continue ...