RobbinsvilleWeb News

According to the Trenton Times, it’s rumored that the Thriftway in the Foxmoor Shopping center may be closing. This doesn’t come as much of a surprise to residents that have lived here long. The store has changed hands several times since it was sold by Sam Marrazzo in 2006, and never seemed to be able to hold onto the audience it once had.

According to the store’s manager, Bob Wurtenberger, there was a possibility that the store could close, “but it’s not a certainty as of now.” “They’re trying to keep it going the best they can,” he said. “Right now it’s not a done deal.”

Source: nj.com

Poseidon Mediterranean Bar & Grill which is taking up the space formerly occupied by Santino’s will open it’s doors to the public officially on August 15th.

We originally reported this story in October 2009, and found out the resolution today (via the Trentonian). Apparently the township spent $9,000 of our tax money to settle with John Holliday, LA police officer and former Playgirl model to not be a police officer in Robbinsville. According to njcivilsettlements.blogspot.com, “None of Holliday’s allegations have been proven or disproven in court. The settlement agreement resolution expressly states that the $9,000 payment does not constitute an admission of wrongdoing by Robbinsville or any of its officials. All that is known for sure is that Robbinsville or its insurer, for whatever reason, decided that it would rather pay Holliday $9,000 than take the matter to trial. Perhaps the defendants’ decision to settle was done to save further legal expense and the costs of trying what were in fact exaggerated or meritless claims. Or, perhaps the claims were true and the defendants wanted to avoid being embarrassed at trial. This is the problem when cases settle before trial–it is impossible to know the truth of what really happened.”

The court document are viewable at http://www.scribd.com/mobile/documents/48639233

According to nbcphiladelphia.com, a suspicious package was found in a UPS truck at the Robbinsville airport. Police are currently waiting for the State Police Arson and Bomb Unit to assist in the situation. Odds are that it’s a false alarm but we’ll post details as we get them.

Update (2pm): As predicted, false alarm. The suspicious package turned out to be a beeping metal detector.

Plans for bringing a Burger King to Robbinsville have been nixed. The proposed fast food restaurant was planned for the intersection of Route 130 and Main Street, however due to the traffic congestion at this location the plan was rejected at last week’s zoning board meeting. The zoning applicant has sought variances to Robbinsville’s drive-thru, signs, lighting and landscaping regulations. So what about bringing the BK to another Robbinsville location where a drive through would be permitted and zoning variances wouldn’t be an issue, and the town could still get the ratable money it needs? Who knows. So far it’s unclear whether the applicant will seek an alternate Robbinsville location or abandon the plan altogether.

Source: centraljersey.com