Hamilton/Robbinsville News
By HAMILTON TOWNSHIP DIVISION OF HEALTH
August 14, 2024
HAMILTON, NJ - Everyone, especially those who take care of our youngest residents, are encouraged to join the Hamilton Township Division of Health on Tuesday, August 27 at 2:30pm at the Hamilton Township Library (1 Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. Way, Hamilton, NJ 08619) for a FREE lead education ...
NEWARK — A package of bills signed by Gov. Phil Murphy (D) into law on Tuesday aims to strengthen youth literacy skills with a focus on grades K-3. Murphy signed the bills in Newark, where the school district has struggled with reading scores. School officials reported last September that only ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Last week's rain gave way to a near perfect August evening on Tuesday as the Robbinsville community came out in force for the rescheduled National Night Out. National Night Out, the annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Even with a summer that included visits to the beach and park, Kaylie, a soon-to-be third-grader at Hamilton Kuser Elementary School, can't wait to get back in the classroom next month. She wants to get back to learning, she told TAPinto Hamilton on Tuesday, and is especially ...
HAMILTON, NJ -- The Steinert High School 2024 varsity football schedule has been announced. This year, the Spartans will play five road games and four home contests. Highlights of the schedule include the season opener on Aug. 30 at Point Pleasant Boro and the season finale on Nov. 28 against ...
PRINCETON, NJ - The Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra invites talented student musicians to join the orchestra for the 2024-2025 Season. The GPYO rehearses on Monday nights at the historic Westminster Choir College campus in downtown Princeton and performs at least two concerts annually.
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Ice cream enthusiasts will have the chance to raise their spoons and put their love of America's favorite dessert to the test this Thursday as Friendly's, located in the Foxmoor Shopping Center, hosts an Ice Cream Eating Contest. Set to begin at 6:15, the contest is open to ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - With high school athletes set to begin taking the field to gear up for the fall high school sports season, TAPinto Robbinsville is excited to highlight six more local students who excelled at the college level in the spring. This brings the total number of scholar athletes ...
HAMILTON, NJ - The Hamilton Area YMCA will host a community information session with staff members from the offices of Senator Linda Greenstein, Assemblyman Wayne DeAngelo, and Assemblywoman Tennille McKoy. Set to take place on Wednesday, August 21, the event will begin at 10:00 am and give ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Mercer County’s Office of Mosquito Control is expected to undertake spraying operations in Robbinsville this week. According to officials, spraying will take place between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., on Tuesday, weather permitting, in the following areas: Chadwick ...
HAMILTON, NJ - The closing ceremonies for the iCan Ride Summer Camp took place on Friday at St. Gregory's Church.The week long program, developed by iCanShine, a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization which provides quality recreational activities for individuals with disabilities, ...
HAMILTON, NJ - The NJ Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired is offering free vision screenings to Hamilton Township residents on August 19. Through Project BEST, trained screeners will perform a vision acuity screening for distance and an eye pressure check for glaucoma for adults and ...
HAMILTON, NJ - The John O. Wilson Center’s S.A.G.E Program is partnering with Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County (ICGMC) to offer Project Healthy Bones to local Seniors. This free introductory workshop introduces low-impact exercises and education programs to help seniors improve ...
NEW JERSEY - For many incoming college students, the transition to life on campus can be a challenge - new people, an unfamiliar place, and none of the comforts of home. Factor in a disability, such as a spinal cord injury (SCI), and the experience can be even more daunting. Fortunately, the ...
BETHESDA, MD - More than 300 reports of unintentional activation of the front-mounted knobs by humans or pets since 2013 has led to the recall of more than two dozen models of Samsung Electric Slide-In Ranges. The ranges, sold at Best Buy, Costco, The Home Depot, Lowe’s and other appliance ...
PARIS -- New Jersey's Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone delivered a dominating performance at the Paris Olympics in the 400M hurdles on Thursday. She became the first female hurdler in history to repeat as Olympic champion and did so by completing the race in 50.37 seconds, breaking her own world ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Hamilton Township is currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the role of Assistant Budget Officer/Budget Officer. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity for those with a strong background in budgetary management and fiscal analysis. The Assistant Budget ...
HAMILTON, NJ - The Hamilton Township Public Library is set to host "Crochet 102 with Annette Swartz" on Wednesday, August 14, at 5:00 p.m. This class is designed for individuals with a basic knowledge of crochet who are eager to learn more advanced techniques. In this session, participants will ...
HAMILTON, NJ - The Hamilton Township Police Department issued a warning on Facebook about the dangers of giving criminals information through the use of bumper stickers and other decals. Among the common types of stickers the post brought attention to were those that give detailed family ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Mercer County Executive Dan Benson has announced the appointment of Maria Connolly as the new Mercer County Planning Director. Connolly succeeds Leslie Floyd, who retired in May after a 35-year career with Mercer’s Planning Department. According to a statement, Connolly is a ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Mayor Jeff Martin's Monthly Wellness Walk has been postponed to Friday, August 23. Originally scheduled to take place this Friday, this month's walk will meet at the Hamilton Senior Center, 409 Cypress Lane at 9:00 a.m. The walks happen in an effort to make Hamilton Township ...
HAMILTON, NJ - The Hamilton Police Division recently celebrated the promotion of Sgt. John Furyk to the rank of Lieutenant. "We are proud and honored to promote such a dedicated and brave individual in our esteemed uniform," a post on the Township's Facebook page said after the promotion. "We ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Low-income families living in Hamilton Township have the opportunity to receive a free backpack through the John O. Wilson Hamilton Neighborhood Center, Inc. These new backpacks will be filled with school supplies and are available to elementary and middle school ...
HAMILTON, NJ - The Hamilton Township Public Library brought everyone’s favorite Wedding Singer to the screen on Tuesday. For those that missed the Adam Sandler comedy, there are two more chances this week to see “aspiring rock-n-roller Robbie Hart” find true love. The Wedding Singer will show ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Tonight's National Night Out celebration in Hamilton Township has been canceled. The announcement comes amid weather forecasts for this evening that include a flood watch through Wednesday morning. "The safety of our community is our top priority and we apologize for the ...
HAMILTON, NJ - The Knights of Columbus Council 7677 at St. Gregory the Great Parish is gearing up for Knightsfest, set to take place on Friday, August 30. This free-admission festival will transform the grounds of St. Gregory the Great Parish into a vibrant hub of live music and delicious food, ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Robbinsville officials have announced that the 2024 National Night Out event scheduled to be held at the Robbinsville Township Police Department Complex on Tuesday has been rescheduled due to the probability of thunderstorms. National Night Out, the annual community-building ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ - The Mercer County Library System (MCLS) will begin accepting entries for its 2024 Amateur Photo Contest on Monday, August 12. This year’s theme is “Adventures in Mercer County and Beyond!" and submissions will be accepted at all local branches until Monday, September ...
HAMILTON, NJ – Mercer Council and the Prevention Coalition of Mercer County will once again join the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office and the Township of Hamilton to host their 9th Annual International Overdose Awareness Day observance. This year’s Mercer County observance will take place on ...
Poor flowering and misshapen or a lack of fruit on tomatoes, peppers and squash may be due to the weather, not your gardening skills. Temperature extremes can interfere with flowering and fruit set on these and other vegetables in your garden. We watch for and can’t wait to taste that first red ...