Author: KATHY CHANG, Managing Editor
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Hillsborough continues toward becoming ‘a more inclusive community’ in recognition of Black History Month
Hillsborough recognizes February as Black History Month. With the recognition, the township “continues to work toward becoming a more inclusive community wherein all people are respected and recognized for their contributions and potential contributions to our community, state, country and world,” according to a township proclamation. Mayor Shawn Lipani presented a proclamation at a Township…
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Common calendar, Packet papers, Feb. 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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Common calendar, Packet papers, Feb. 16
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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East Windsor fifth grader spells ‘fainthearted’ correctly to win district spelling bee
Can you spell fainthearted correctly? Fifth grader Rachel Sujith of Grace N. Rogers Elementary School did to win the East Windsor School District Annual Spelling Bee. The spelling bee held on Jan. 31 was organized by The Greater Hightstown Juniorettes, a local community service group of young ladies ages 12-18, led by advisors Cori Kenny,…
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Hillsborough certifies as a ‘film ready’ community
Hillsborough is ready for its closeup. The Somerset County Board of Commissioners named Hillsborough along with Franklin, South Bound Brook and Watchung as first members of New Jersey’s Film Ready Communities program, a new certification from the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission, according to a press release through Somerset County. The program takes…
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Bordentown City welcomes dignitaries on county’s Downtown Business Tour
The Burlington County Commissioners kicked off their new Downtown Business Tours initiative with a trip to the historic City of Bordentown. The tour was led by Burlington County Commissioner Director Felicia Hopson and featured visits to several of the city’s downtown businesses to learn about their history and importance to the local community. “Small businesses…
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Longtime Hillsborough Township committeeman, former mayor will not seek re-election in November
Hillsborough Township Committeeman and former Mayor Doug Tomson has announced he is not seeking re-election in November. “After careful consideration, I am making the difficult decision to not seek re-election to the Township Committee,” he said in a statement on Feb. 1. “Increased demands in my professional and personal life makes it difficult for me…
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Common calendar, Packet papers, Feb. 9
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 native dies while providing aid in Ukraine; remembered as ‘selfless’
By all accounts, Pete Reed wore many selfless hats as a humanitarian worker and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. His latest selfless deed in Bakhmut, Ukraine led to his untimely death at the age of 33, however, he “died doing what he was great at, what gave him life, and what he loved, and apparently…
