Author: KATHY CHANG, Managing Editor
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Hillsborough at the forefront of health and wellness with ‘Healthy Town’ designation
Wellness, mental health and stigma and providing programs aimed at underserved populations has been at the forefront as Hillsborough Township has been once again designated as a “Healthy Town.” “Hillsborough Township is honored and excited to be recognized by the Quality Institute as a 2022 Healthy Town, the gold level designation,” Mayor Shawn Lipani said.…
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After a devastating fire, a helping hand
Students at the Life Center Academy School will attend school in neighboring Willingboro through the end of the school year It was all cheers as 230 students from the Life Center Academy School entered their temporary space in neighboring Willingboro on April 3. A fire displaced the students in kindergarten through 12th grade from their…
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Common calendar, Packet papers, April 6
Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical…
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Language of love: Hillsborough Elementary teacher advocates for her ESL students and families
Shannon is one of three winners in Teach the Love Contest Meet Cassandra Shannon. She is from Hillsborough Elementary School and rose to the top of hundreds of contestants in the Teach the Love Contest with Southwest Rapid Rewards™ Credit Cards from Chase. Can you tell me a little bit about your background? How long…
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Common calendar, Packet papers, March 30
Ongoing New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary. Volunteers should…
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Bordentown Regional School District working on ‘goals and objectives’ for next five years
The Bordentown Regional School District has been in the process of seeking input from all its stakeholders in efforts to develop goals and objectives for the district in the next five years. On March 2, the district’s Strategic Plan Working Group committee, comprised of Bordentown staff and community volunteers, met to identify strengths, achievements and…
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Hillsborough celebrates Women’s History Month, Girl Scout Week
March celebrates Women’s History Month and Girl Scout week. Mayor Shawn Lipani and the Township Committee presented proclamations for both celebrations at a meeting on March 14. Women’s History Month “American women of every race, class, and ethnic background have made historic contributions to the growth and strength of our Nation in countless recorded and…
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Common calendar, Packet papers, March 23
Ongoing New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary. Volunteers should…
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Hillsborough Party committees select candidates for primary election
Full party slates are set for the June primary election. The Hillsborough Democratic Organization unanimously voted for Ron Yoder and Samantha Hand as their nominees for the upcoming Hillsborough Township Committee Democratic election. The Hillsborough Township Republican Committee selected Committeeman Jim Ruh and Catherine Payne to run in the Republican primary this June. Hillsborough Township Committeeman and…
