Great Meadows News

Mike Sheridan moved to the township five years ago and doesn't think of himself as a politician.

Violence and vandalism in schools have declined across New Jersey, but locally, incidents are on the rise, according to an annual report released Thursday by the state Department of Education.

Fall marks the season of romance for thousands of white-tailed deer across North Jersey - and the time of year that the number of deer-vehicle collisions skyrocket.

Voters will have four candidates from which to choose Nov. 3 for four candidates for two seats on the township committee.

In Old Bridge, students and teachers will be in school for one additional day this school year.

A mentoring program to benefit young students will be making its way into the Great Meadows Regional School District this year.

In an effort to save money on energy costs, officials for the township school district said they will institute a four-day workweek for August.

Jason Bing had a late last day Tuesday as superintendent of the Great Meadows Regional School District.

Barbara Furth and Century 21 North Warren Realty of Hackettstown are presenting a lovely home nestled on a wooded lot overlooking the scenic Great Meadows area of Warren County.

There is no such thing as too much vigilance when it comes to underage drinking, according to Lt.

Jodi Murphy, of Puppy Spa Mobile Grooming in Great Meadows, demonstrates brushing techniques on Storie, an 11-year-old miniature poodle, during a dog-care program Monday at Warren County Library Headquarters in Belvidere.

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In the final hours before turning the decision over to Trenton officials, the Great Meadows Regional School Board agreed Tuesday to accept a $150,000 budget cut agreed upon by the two sending municipalities.

Ever had to wait in line to renew your drivers license? It can be a long wait. But today in New Jersey, there was no wait.

A township man faces burglary and other charges following a two-month investigation into the theft of a $1,000 flat-screen television from a home in the Pondview section of the township, police report.

Two years ago, Oxford Township voters approved a school budget that included a tax increase.

Incumbent Phillipsburg school board members Sal Patti, John Hanisak and Kevin DeGerolamo retained their seats, according to unofficial results from Tuesday's school elections.

The long-standing tax dispute between Liberty and Independence townships -- uneasy partners in the Great Meadows Regional School District -- is proving to be a Gordian knot.

And it appears the two-town union will endure a little longer, despite the efforts of one of its constituents to separate.

The officials said they witnessed a man sitting in the vehicle trying to pry open the steering column in order to get to the ignition.