Despite a continued objection emailed from a member of the township’s historic preservation commission, the Township Council Nov. 10 voted to replace the Hageman House roof with a synthetic material. Tom Gale, vice chairman of the Historic Preservation Advisory Commission, had argued in September that the roof should be replaced with natural slate. He renewed that objection Nov. 10, via …

The Township Council at its Nov. 1o meeting declared Nov. 13 as “World Pancreatic Cancer Day” in the township. With Rachel Shaw of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network looking on, Deputy Mayor Kimberly Francois read the council’s proclamation into the record. The proclamation noted that 48,960 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year, with 40,560 dying from the …

Venus Jewelers, Rutgers Plaza on Easton Avenue, is offering free watch batteries to all veterans on Veterans’ Day, Nov. 11. Veterans can receive their first battery free and all additional at 20 percent off, according to a release about the event. The store is also hosting a giveaway contest for tickets to a show at the State Theatre in New …

Add Burger King to the list of Easton Avenue fast-food restaurants undergoing makeovers. The restaurant, located in Rutgers Plaza, received the go-ahead for its renovation on Nov. 9 from the Historic Preservation Advisory Commission. The commission’s approval was needed because the restaurant is within 1,000 feet of the Delaware & Raritan Canal. John Chang, the franchisee’s representative, told the commissioners …

By Dr. Syed M. Rizvi, Clifton. Today we have great challenges because the terrorists and criminals are attacking the very essence and meaning of Islam. We have never seen such an upheaval in the world as we are witnessing today. In the name of Islam these terrorists are killing Muslims, Christians, Jews, and followers of other religions. Muslims are more …

Animals of all sizes, stripes and feathers were on hand over the Nov. 7 weekend during the first New Jersey Family Pet Expo at the garden State Expo Center on Atrium Drive. In addition to vendors selling everything from pet treats to training classes, the expo features demonstrations and displays of common and exotic animals. Dennis Garetano of Long Island, …

A Nov. 8 fire at a township business which was caused by pressurized gas was quickly extinguished by township firefighters. A release from township police said that police were notified of a fire alarm at 2:31 p.m. at Veeco on Elizabeth Avenue. The information was that there was a chemical fire in building, according to the release. The fire was …

The Meadows Foundation recently received a $63,150 2015 Somerset County Historic Preservation Grant for the Symen Van Wickle House off Easton Avenue. The money will be used to fund an historic structures report, according to a release from the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders. The grant was one of eight totaling $885,129 awarded by the county, according to the …

Dr. Joseph D’Angiolillo was named “Chiropractor of the Year” by the Association of New Jersey Chiropractors at its annual Fall Summit in New Brunswick. D’Angiollilo, who has an office on Clyde Road, has been a chiropractor since 1984. He received the award the weekend of Oct. 31. “Dr. D’Angiolillo had served the ANJC as a three-term president, continues to serve …

The Willow Creek Rehab and Care center on Easton Avenue held its inaugural vendor fair fundraiser on Nov. 5. Proceeds from the event are earmarked for the Alzheimer’s Association, in recognition of National Alzheimer’s Month. Mindi Salvo, the center’s recreation director, said that 25 vendors signed up for the event. Money was raised from vendor’s fees, plus a food concession, …