Hamilton/Robbinsville News
By GABRIELLA DRAGONE
July 8, 2024
HAMILTON, NJ - The Hamilton Township School District has a number of positions open for educators and other school professionals. Positions to be filled include a District Student Assistant Coordinator, ESL Teacher, Elementary Academic Intervention Teacher, Elementary Enrichment Gifted Teacher, ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - The Vincent J. Calcagno Robbinsville Senior Center has put out a call for food items to replenish the local food pantry. According to a Facebook post the following items are needed: Pasta sauce Soup Canned fruit Canned corn Canned beans Mac & ...
TRENTON, NJ -- A new project to revitalize the Coalport section of Trenton will receive federal funding. The Coalport Neighborhood Revitalization Planning Project, funded by a two-year $750,000 federal grant, will include new housing, economic and employment opportunities to support residents.
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – The Mercer County Park Commission’s $5 Friday Summer Concert Series is back for 2024. Set to kick off on July 12 and run through August 23, concerts begin at 6:30 PM with two bands performing each Friday Parking at the concerts is free, and children 12 and under will be ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - A Burlington County forest fire has combined with humidity and current weather conditions to bring some residual smoke into the area, Robbinsville officials have said, alerting residents that the situation continues to be monitored. While this is the most likely cause of ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – Alexander Ivanov, Nora Gray and Asrith Katragadda, each members of the Robbinsville Class of 2024, and all heading to prestigious colleges in the fall, have been named as National Merit Scholars. They are among more than 2,900 winners of National Merit Scholarships, which are ...
White House officials hosted advocates and allies last month for a panel discussion to commemorate the 25thanniversary of the Olmstead Act – a Supreme Court decision stating that people with disabilities have a qualified right to receive state-funded support and services in the community and ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Robbinsville Police Department Patrolman Ryan Meehan received the MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) TOP COP Award for 2023 recently, officials announced on social media. This is the third consecutive year Patrolman Meehan has been recognized for making the most drug and ...
HAMILTON, NJ -- The Hamilton and Robbinsville Police Departments will be coming together at Friendly's Restaurant for "Cone with a Cop," an annual event that invites community members to enjoy a free ice cream cone or cup while getting to know members of law enforcement. The community outreach ...
No matter the weather, weeds seem to thrive and reproduce, and if left unchecked, they can overwhelm the garden and gardener. These unwanted plants find their way into your garden as seeds, roots, rhizomes, or whole plants. Seeds can be carried in by the wind, birds, and other animals, or on the ...
Eating disorders rank among the deadliest mental illnesses in the U.S., presenting a consistent public health issue that, unfortunately, has been met with insufficient access to treatment, underscoring the severe impact they have on individuals' lives and their contribution to high mortality rates.
JERSEY CITY, NJ – The public is invited to come out and celebrate Independence Day in Jersey City with an exciting lineup for the 2024 Fourth of July Festival and Concert, Mayor Steven Fulop reminded potential attendees. The City bills this year’s celebration as bigger and better than ever, with ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ- Robbinsville Mayor Dave Fried and the Township Council recently presented local dance studio "All For Dance" and its owners, Holly Yablonowitz and Cynthia Coolidge, with a proclamation marking the 20th anniversary of their highly successful and respected studio. "We are ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Hamilton Township is calling on residents to participate in a vital community event aimed at saving lives through blood donations. The community blood drive will take place on Monday, July 15, from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Hamilton Township Library, located at 1 Justice Samuel A ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ - The Mercer County Sheriff’s Office will be visiting the Vincent J. Calcagno Robbinsville Senior Center on Monday, July 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., to process and issue Senior IDs for interested members. This initiative aims to provide seniors with identification that can ...
Social media has become an integral part of daily life in the digital age, especially for the younger generation. Platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and Facebook provide endless content streams, encouraging connectivity and creativity, but they also present significant mental health ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Today's opening day of the Robbinsville Farmers’ Market will include a variety of local vehicles used around town. While parents take advantage of the many vendors scheduled to be on hand, children will enjoy seeing, sitting in, and hearing, police cars, fire trucks, and ...
WEST WINDSOR, NJ -- Veterans may now receive a 30% off discount on golf greens fees. They will also be eligible for a 10% discount on items from the Golf Pro Shop, Mercer County Executive Dan Benson recently announced. Veterans will only need to show proof of service or a VA identification ...
HAMILTON, NJ - While 21 camps are already full, there is still time to register for the Hamilton Township School District (HTSD) Summer Camp before the first session begins next week. Hamilton students from grades K-12, regardless of the school they attend, are invited to join the summer fun ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ - Criminals are getting smarter and wiser these days, especially those who troll social media posts for opportunities to rob a home, Mercer County Sheriff Jack Kemler said in a social media post recently. Kemler went on to advise residents to refrain from posting their travel ...
HAMILTON/ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Municipal offices in both Hamilton Township and Robbinsville Township will be closed in observance of Independence Day on Thursday, July 4. Trash will not be picked up that day. If your pickup day falls on July 4 in Hamilton Township, trash will be picked up on the ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Visitors to the Vincent J. Calcagno Senior Center have a new outdoor space to relax thanks to the volunteer work of local teen Ian Keller. Ian, who was celebrated recently when he received the prestigous Boy Scout Eagle Service Award from Mayor Dave Fried, constructed the new ...
PATERSON, NJ - With communities across the area set to host fireworks displays in celebration of Fourth of July, John DeCando, one of New Jersey’s longest serving animal control officers, is once again asking pet owners to take special care of their dogs and cats who may become scared by the loud ...
HAMILTON, NJ - In observance of National HIV Testing Day, the Hamilton Township Division of Health shared a reminder that confidential HIV testing is available every Tuesday. This service is part of the Division'sSTI Testing & Treatment Clinic, which operates at the following ...
HAMILTON, NJ - The Hamilton Fire Department has issued a safety advisory cautioning residents about the dangers posed by mylar balloons, kites, and drones getting entangled in power lines. Such entanglements can cause severe issues, including short circuits, downed wires, power outages, fires, and ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Hamilton Township Animal Shelter and Adoption Center officials have shared a reminder that all adoption fees have been waived through June 30th in an effort to reduce occupancy. As previously reported by TAPinto Hamilton, the shelter is currently over capacity, and many animals ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Pickleball enthusiasts in Hamilton have one last chance to join the series of clinics at Veterans Park, catering to beginners, advanced beginners, and juniors. These sessions offer flexible time slots on Tuesdays and Thursdays, ensuring accessibility for all schedules. Priced at $100 ...
HAMILTON, NJ - The Hamilton Township Public Library invites families to join in a day of energetic challenges at the Family Racing Day event on Monday, July 1, starting at 3:30 p.m. The event promises a variety of activities including walking, skipping, hopping, jumping, blowing, pushing, and ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ- Robbinsville parents have been notified that the Jump Start Summer Program, which was launched in 2013, will not be offered this summer. Established as a support program for grades one through five, this program has been grant-funded by The Elementary and Secondary School ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Mercer County's 4-H Fair is set for July 27-28 and residents are being invited to showcase their creative talents and skills in a number of “Open Division” categories for both youth and adults. Entrants do not need to be 4-H members to exhibit. Any project created in the past ...