Day: November 23, 2019

Mercer County, Robbinsville, Robbinsville

Main Street Robbinsville Closed Due to Car Crash Into Pole

November 23, 2019

By: Dennis Symons, Jr.

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ–The Robbinsville Township Police and Fire Departments were summoned to a car crash at Route 33 and Lake Drive. Moments later another crash into a utility pole was reported on Main Street in Robbinsville near Route 33.

Robbinsville Fire Department ambulance transported patients from the first accident, a second ambulance was called from Hamilton to transport the patient from the car into the utillity pole.

PSE&G was called to make repairs and replace the utility pole. Robbinsville Police have Main Street shut down so PSE&G can do their work. There may be some temporary power failures until the repairs are made.

Robbinsville Police Department is still on scene at time of this report conducting their investigation and performing traffic control around main street.

Use caution traffic lights could be out in the area of Main Street and Route 33, and also Pond Road and Robbinsville-Allentown Road until repairs are completed.

More information will be provided when it becomes available.

Robbinsville Police Department, Robbinsville Township Fire Department and RWJ EMS from Hamilton on scene of a car crash. Photos by: Dennis Symons, Jr.
Millstone, Millstone, Monmouth County

Millstone Scouts Collect over 1,250 lbs food

November 22, 2019

MILLSTONE TOWNSHIP, NJ–Scouts are HELPFUL As we move into the season of giving, the scouts from Pack 116 in Millstone Township held their annual Scouting for Food drive and collected over 1,250 lbs of food and other non-perishable items that were donated to the Caring Hearts Food Pantry, also in Millstone. (www.upcm.org)

Scouts ranging in age from 5-10 years old collected food from friends, neighbors and family, then sorted and stacked food on the shelves of the food pantry last Friday evening. 

For more information about joining Pack 116, please visit

https://millstonetwp116.mypack.us/

Photos provided by: Pack 116
Allentown, Allentown, Millstone, Millstone, Monmouth County, Upper Freehold, Upper Freehold

Multiple Vehicle Burglaries in Upper Freehold and Millstone Township

November 23, 2019

By: NJ State Police

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The New Jersey State Police is seeking the public’s assistance with identifying a man who committed multiple vehicle burglaries earlier today between the hours of 1 a.m and 4 a.m. in the townships of Millstone and Upper Freehold, Monmouth County.

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 6 feet tall, stocky build, wearing a green-hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and gray and white sneakers.

The suspect was observed entering unlocked motor vehicles and removing items.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the New Jersey State Police Hamilton Station at 609-584-8115.

As always, we urge residents to lock their vehicles and keep valuables out of sight.

Anonymous tips are welcome.

Hamilton, Hamilton, Mercer County

Fire Under Investigation at House That Was Being Renovated

November 23, 2019

By: Dennis Symons, Jr.

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ–Firefighters were dispatched to a house fire in the 100 Block of Gary Drive this afternoon. It was reported over the radio that the alarm was going off all day and now smoke was coming from the house. Firefighters arrived to find a fire in one of the bedrooms and stretched a 1 3/4″ line to extinguish the fire. The fire was quickly extinguished. Hamilton Township Fire Department Stations 17, 13, 18, 16 as well as Robbinsville Twp Fire Department Station 40 responded to the scene.

Fire Investigators from Hamilton were on scene at the time of this report. The Hamilton Township Building Department was also responding.

Hightstown, Hightstown, Hightstown-East Windsor, Mercer County

Hightstown Engine Co. # 1 Christmas Tree & Wreath Sales

November 23, 2019

HIGHTSTOWN, NJ–The Highstown Engine Co. # 1 received a shipment of fresh Christmas Trees this morning. The Fire Department will be selling those starting this afternoon, and open every day until sold out. Hours Monday to Friday 4:30 pm to 9 pm, Weekends 8 am to 9 pm. The fire department will provide free local delivery for your tree. All trees are $60.00, exception really tall trees which are $100.00 The fire company will also be taking orders for blankets and wreaths. The fire company is located in the center of town at 140 N Main St, Hightstown, NJ 08520