Environmental Commission member Arnold Schmidt makes a point with a picture he took of a tree in the Municipal Complex. Work that began in October showed some results December 5, when the Environmental Commission sent several recommended changes to the township tree ordinance to the Township Council. The recommendations involve changing the definition of a tree in terms of trunk …

Alexis J. (Slagada) Lippencott of Somerset died December 4 at her home. She was 73. Mrs. Lippencott was born in New Brunswick, she resided in Somerset most of her life. Surviving are her husband Joseph Lippencott: two daughters, Jennifer and Kathleen Lippencott; her sister, Patricia Miller, and Mrs. Lippencott loved all of her fur babies. Visitation will be from 3-5:45 …

The Hageman House on South Middlebush Road was once again the venue for an annual visit by Sinterklaas on December 4. The celebration of Sinterklaas – who each year rides his horse from Spain to the Netherlands – is a national holiday in that Dutch nation.

There were plenty of crafts to choose from at the annual St. Matthias HSA Holiday Craft Fair. In yet another indication that the world is somewhat returning to normal, post-Covid, the St. Matthias School Home School Association held a full-fledged Holiday Craft Fair on December 4. This is the first time in three years that the full fair has been …

Laura Sue Goetz of Hillsborough, formerly of Somerset, passed away on December 1 at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Somerville. She was 60. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she lived in North Brunswick, Somerset and Monmouth Junction before moving to Hillsborough over 20 years ago. She worked as a Dental Assistant for the A&R Franklin Dental Group in …

Mrs. Mary Romito passed away December 1 at the Bridgeway Care Center in Hillsborough. She was 91 years old. Mrs. Romito was born and raised in Queens, NY. She graduated from Bayside High School and married her high school sweetheart, William Romito soon after. The young couple lived in New Hyde Park on Long Island for a brief time before …

Mr. John Percoco passed away November 29 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. He was 94 years old. Mr. Percoco was born in Manhattan and raised on the lower east side. He moved to New Brunswick in 1965 and lived in North Brunswick before moving to Franklin Township in the mid 1980s. He went to work at …

Donald M. “Dino” Triggs, of Manchester passed away November 22 at home. He was 61. Born in New Brunswick and raised in Edison, he has lived in Manchester for over 20 years. He worked as an HVAC Technician and field Supervisor for Dan’s Heating & Air Conditioning in Cranbury for over 40 years. Dino also served in the United States …

Rockingham is one of 10 historic Revolutionary War sites in the state to benefit from a $25 million renovation program. (Photo: Rockingham Instagram.) The historic Rockingham House in Kingston will benefit from part of a $25 million historic renovation program announced November 29 by Gov. Phil Murphy. The money comes from the federal American Rescue Plan and will be used …

State Assemblyman Joe Danielsen is holding his annual clothing drive. (File photo). State Assemblyman Joe Danielsen is once again running his “Head to Toe” clothing donation drive. Donations of hats, scarves, mittens, gloves, socks, etc. for children aged 3 to 16 are sought. All clothing must be clean or new.