Greenwich News

Despite the committee race in Greenwich Township being decided by just five votes, ousted Democratic incumbent Robert Watson said Wednesday he will not seek a recount of Tuesday's general election results.

Republican newcomer Richard DeMarco defeated Democrat incumbent Robert Watson in a squeaker and captured the lone open seat on township committee.

Area municipalities have announced trick-or-treat times for Saturday: Bridgeton, 4 to 7 p.m. Buena Vista , 4 to 6 p.m. Collings Lakes, 6 to 8 p.m. Commercial, 4 to 7 p.m. Deerfield, 4 to 7 p.m. Downe, 4 to 7 p.m. Fairfield, 4 to 7 p.m. Franklin, 4 to 7 p.m. Greenwich, 4 to 7 p.m. Hopewell, 4 to 7 p.m. Lawrence, 4 to 7 p.m.

Area municipalities have announced the following trick-or-treat times for Saturday: Bridgeton, 4 to 7 p.m. Buena, 2 to 4 p.m. Buena Vista, 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday Collings Lakes, 6 to 8 p.m. Commercial, 4 to 7 p.m. Cumberland Mall, 10 a.m. to noon for children 12 or younger.

Sunshine returns Thursday. Until then, 50 percent chance of rain tonight, 60 percent Wednesday and 60 percent Wednesday night.

State Police at the Bridgeton Barracks as of Thursday afternoon had not yet found two people allegedly seen fleeing the scene of a one-vehicle accident on Greenwich-Bridgeton Road near Sheppards Mill Road.

The Cumberland County Historical Society is happy to announce its annual Halloween Walking Tour in Greenwich on Friday, Oct.

The 22 active firefighters and EMTs of Greenwich Fire Department now have an additional tool for water rescues in the Delaware Bay and Cohansey River.

Bridgeton police are investigating a burglary to an East Commerce Street salon. BRIDGETON * Kurtis J. Homan, 45, of Fairfield Township, was released from the police station Tuesday afternoon after he posted the required amount of $149 bail on a failure to appear warrant.

GREENWICH -- A few million pounds of shells are creating hundreds of millions of oysters in the Delaware Bay.

Police say a man they believe to be New Jersey's "Bicycle Bandit" has been arrested after a foot chase.

GREENWICH -- Artisans gathered in Greenwich this past weekend not only to sell their crafts, but also to take part in a tradition with roots that stretch to the 17th century.

BUENA -- Notre Dame Regional School will host an '80s dance for adults 21 and older from 7 to 11 p.m. Oct.

WHAT: 38th annual Greenwich Artisans' Faire and Marketplace WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday WHERE: 1730 Gibbon House, Ye Greate Street, Greenwich DETAILS: Artisans demonstrate weaving, spinning, knitting, quilting, basketry, cabinetry, caning, furniture-making, glass-blowing, jewelry-making, iron- and red-ware ...

Stepping back in history will be easy this weekend in Greenwich where scenes like this will be aplenty as the sites and sounds of 18th century Colonial times come to life.

The two longest-serving assemblymen in the 3rd and 4th districts are favored over other candidates for the General Assembly from those districts, according to a poll released Friday The telephone poll of 601 registered voters in the 1st through 4th and the 9th legislative districts was conducted recently by the Hughes Center of Public Policy at ...

In response to Greenwich Township Mayor George Shivery's Sept. 11 letter "Town, school, county taxes are separate" , it is important to further remind readers that even his letter falls short in explaining the "State of Taxes." His letter would lead you to believe that Greenwich is the most fiscally responsible municipality under Shivery and ...

Bridgeton police charged a man initially approached for drinking alcohol in public Thursday evening with trying to disarm a police officer.

J. Michael Fralinger Sr., president of Fralinger Engineering, died suddenly and unexpectedly Wednesday morning, Sept.

BRIDGETON -- What a difference three decades makes. Cumberland County freeholders took time last week to heap praise on Francis H. Smith, perhaps the most recognizable union official in the area.