Author: Central Jersey
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HILLSBOROUGH: Rescue squad receives $55,350 grant
Hillsborough Rescue Squad was awarded a $55,350 federal grant in a ceremony Sept. 24 at the rescue squad station on East Mountain Road. The grant will enable the squad to install a vehicle exhaust capture system for six bays at its main station, a key element to keeping the round-the-clock-staffed facility safe. "We need top-of-the-line…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Supermarket customer reports $1,507 theft
A customer at Stop ’n Shop supermarket on Route 206 reported to Hillsborough police on Sept. 11 that her fanny pack was stolen from an unattended shopping cart while she was inside the store. The value of the pack and its contents was put at $1,507. In other reports: A Bloomingdale Drive resident reported Sept.…
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MANVILLE: Friday night dinners on again at VFW
By Mary Ellen Day, Special Writer Friday nights in Manville can be a time for socializing and enjoying great food while supporting a good cause. VFW Post 2290 has started its Friday night dinners again. Chef and member Renny Dilts, sous chef John and Mark Gregor cook each Friday. "The food is at a relatively…
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YMCA names new executive director
The Somerset Valley YMCA has named Kimberly Cole as the new branch executive director of the Hillsborough Family YMCA. Ms. Cole joins the Somerset Valley YMCA following eight years with the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy where she most recently served as associate executive director for the Edison branch, which is a…
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Program works to trap, neuter and return cats
St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center and Hillsborough Township are promoting the spaying/neutering of community cats through no-cost vouchers available for a limited time. St. Hubert’s is bringing grant funds from Petsmart Charities to the community to help reduce the number of homeless kittens born. Hillsborough Township residents can call 908-526-3330 to obtain a voucher or…
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Oct. 2
Fri., Oct. 3 Basket auction: St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, 1900 Brooks Blvd., auction with more than 100 gift certificates and prizes, including flat-screen TV, outdoor grill, Kitchen Aid mixer, iPad, household items, appliances, theme baskets and a 50/50. Doors open at 5 p.m. Auction begins at 7. A ticket for $10 includes one sheet…
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BetterTrades Announces eSignal as the Official Data Provider for the National Stock Market Education Company
By 1888pressrelease 1888PressRelease – BetterTrades, the nation’s leading stock market education company, announced at its annual Traders Super Summit that eSignal would become the company’s official data provider. The BetterTrades instructors will use eSignal at all their online and on-location education events. BetterTrades, the nation’s leading equities, options, forex and futures education company , has…
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Township needs people with different opinions
Christoph Ohngemach, Hillsborough I am writing this letter in support of John Beggiato and Thuy Anh Le, who are running for Township Committee in the general election on Nov. 4. For too long, Hillsborough has had one party in government where decisions have been made behind closed doors and citizen input is ignored. It is…
