Hamilton/Robbinsville News
By STEVE LENOX
June 16, 2024
HAMILTON, NJ - Residents at Juniper Village have something to smile about after members of Girl Scout Troop 70952 completed a special kindness rock garden in an effort to earn their Bronze Award, the highest honor for Junior Girl Scouts, those in Grades 4-5. According to organizers, the Girl ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Hamilton residents are invited to join Mayor Jeff Martin for his monthly Wellness Walk on Monday. The walks happen in an effort to make Hamilton Township healthier and to make sure exercising continues to be a part of residents' lives. On Monday, those wishing to join the walk ...
HAMILTON, NJ - With temperatures expected to soar into the nineties this week, Township officials are reminding residents that there are two designated cooling centers in town. Residents can visit the Hamilton Township Senior Center, 409 Cypress Lane, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – The Robbinsville Township Council passed unanimously the 2024 Municipal Budget of $28.5 million last week. The spending plan, which includes a flat tax rate for the 10th time in 13 years, was presented by Mayor David Fried in April. In his presentation, Fried said that the ...
Create an outdoor space to relax and recharge. Transform a corner of your landscape, deck or balcony into your own escape from everyday deadlines and stress. Use decorative fencing, sheer curtains or plantings to define the space and create a bit of privacy. An outdoor carpet, steppers or ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Sean Spiller, the current Mayor of Montclair and President of New Jersey's largest teachers union, announced on Friday that he is running for Governor of New Jersey. With the Primary election almost a year away, Spiller becomes the 4th Democrat to officially announce his ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Hamilton residents are invited to dispose of their unwanted paper and files at a free paper shredding event on Saturday. Set to be held at the Hamilton Township Police Department Parking Lot, beginning at 8:00 a.m., the shredding truck will be available unitl noon, or when it is ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Robbinsville High School senior Asrith Katragadda has been named a National Merit Scholar. Katragadda, with an interest in math and computer science, will use his $2,500 scholarship to help finance his students at University of Texas at Austin as he pursues a career in ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Spa packages, hotel getaways, dinners out, and even a visit to Bounce Zone were among the prizes won by those among the more than 100 Hamilton area residents that supported and attended last week's Tricky Tray hosted by the John O. Wilson Neighborhood Center. Held at the RWJ ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ- Sahana Iyer is proud to be a local protector of bees. Since her freshman year at Robbinsville High School, the 16-year-old student has been focused on the plight of pollinators, making sure they have access to the types of plants they need to survive and thrive. “The Garden ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - The Robbinsville C.A.R.E. – Community Addiction Recovery Effort, will host their annual Father's Day Weekend Fishing Derby on Saturday. Set to be held at Town Center Lake, the event will start at 8:30 a.m. and run until 11:00 a.m. with registration beginning at 8:00 ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - The Robbinsville Branch of the Mercer County Library System will host an outdoor kickoff party for their annual summer reading program on Wednesday, June 19. The celebration, set to be held from 9:30 am until 12:30 pm, will feature snow cones, crafts, games, and more. All ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Hamilton Township is gearing up for its much-anticipated annual Independence Day Concert and Fireworks. Scheduled for Monday, July 1, the event will take place at Veterans Park, located at 2206 Kuser Road, with a rain date set for Tuesday, July 2. The festivities will commence at ...
HAMILTON, NJ - In celebration of Juneteenth, Michelle Washington Wilson will host an event titled "When The Cavalry Came To Call" on Wednesday, June 19, at 6:30 p.m. This gathering aims to honor the African American journey towards freedom through stories and poetry. The event, held at the ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Sunnybrae Elementary School marked a special milestone on Thursday as students, staff, and community members celebrated the 50th anniversary of the honey bee being named the New Jersey State insect. This recognition traces back to 1973 when Ann "Annie" Zuzov and her second-grade ...
Suicide rates in the U.S. are on the rise, and it is an issue that faces people of all socio-economic classes, ages, and backgrounds. On May 25, PGA golfer Grayson Murray died by suicide at age 30 after being vocal on social media about this mental health struggles. “Grayson was a remarkable ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - The Robbinsville Community Day Festival was a huge success as families took advantage of the near perfect weather to enjoy games, pony rides, music, food, and more on Saturday. Social media was filled with positive responses to the annual event, including from Lucy Evans ...
NEW JERSEY - With warmer weather attracting more boaters to the water, the United States Coast Guard's message is clear: drinking while boating is not only dangerous but also a serious crime. During the summer months, the Coast Guard is intensifying its efforts to educate boaters about the dangers ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The zoning is the problem, Newark Mayor and gubernatorial candidate Ras J. Baraka said at the New Jersey Planning and Redevelopment Conference on Friday. “The zoning laws are what is prohibiting us from developing the way we need to develop,” Baraka, 54, said. “The state is ...
Hamilton/Robbinsville, NJ - The Rotary Club of Robbinsville Hamilton has awarded scholarships totaling $7,500 to eight local high school seniors. The awardees were selected from more than 40 applicants. The students receiving scholarships are: Skylar Kunkle, Hamilton West Zobia ...
HAMILTON, NJ - A 27-year-old Trenton man was struck and killed while walking along Rt. 130 late Saturday, the Hamilton Police Division announced. According to a statement, the incident took place at approximately 10:00 p.m. in the area of Rt. 130 and Klockner road. The initial investigation has ...
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton (RWJUH Hamilton), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, partnered with the Hamilton Township School District to present a day of wellness as an option for the district’s recent professional development day. Sponsored by RWJUH ...
HAMILTON, NJ - On Thursday, hospital leadership, medical professionals, team members and special guests, including Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora; Hamilton Township Mayor Jeff Martin; Nina Melker, Chair of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton (RWJUH Hamilton) Board of Trustees; and ...
NEWARK, NJ – About 500 service workers at Newark Airport rallied for higher wages and improved benefits on Thursday. Workers with Service Employees International Union 32BJ gathered by the dog park at Terminal A chanting slogans and flashing signs demanding a wage increase to $25 per hour by ...
HAMILTON, NJ - A Hamilton man is dead after the vehicle he was operating collided with a guardrail. According to the Hamilton Police Division, the crash took place at approximately 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Reports indicate that prior to the incident Shane T. McKenna was driving a 2013 Honda ...
NEWARK, NJ -- Bianca Walsh drove in four runs and Steinert defeated Morris Knolls, 8-1, for the NJSIAA Group 3 state softball championship Friday afternoon at Ivy Hill Park. It was the second year in a row that head coach Jennifer Melker's Spartans defeated Morris Knolls in the state final.
HAMILTON, NJ - Three staff members at Grice Middle School, Crystle Skinner, a Special Education teacher; Evan Price, a Social Studies teacher; and Rochele Davis, a Social Worker; have launched a "Community Closet" to support students in need. The initiative, which addresses a significant issue ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ - Mercer County residents have until July 1 to complete the triennial Community Health Survey. The survey, conducted by the Greater Mercer Public Health Partnership (GMPHP) and Health Resources in Action (HRiA), a consulting firm, aims to gather comprehensive insights into the ...
ROCHELLE PARK, NJ — After more than a dozen years working with The Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) and COMMERCE Magazine, editor Diane C. Walsh is retiring. “I want to thank Diane for her many years of service and dedication to serving the business leaders of New Jersey, ...
HAMILTON, NJ – Township officials recently celebrated the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of the Dwier Center, the new home of the Hamilton Police Athletic League (PAL). The new center, located at 392 Church Street in the Groveville section of Hamilton, will house the organization's various ...