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  • Sonya Martin files for recount in Township Committee race

    Final count gives Lisa Nisivoccia four-vote lead. By: Melissa Edmond    Democrat Sonya Martin filed for an election recount after the gap between herself and Republican Lisa Nisivoccia for a seat on the Township Committee narrowed to just four votes with the inclusion of provisional ballots Monday.    Before the provisional votes were counted, Ms. Martin and…

  • HHS girls produced another tennis banner

    Mannix led team to 17-1 season By: Rudy Brandl        The Hillsborough High girls’ tennis team made a pledge after suffering a tough 3-2 loss to East Brunswick in the Central Jersey Group 4 championship match. The Raiders upheld that promise and won the rest of their matches to repeat as Delaware Division champs.    Hillsborough…

  • Charter group’s study made people focus on their government

    EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK By Ruth Luse    Well over a year ago, we said: "A charter study is an idea whose time has definitely come. The current form of government, while workable, may not be the best for the township, which has grown by leaps and bounds over the past decade. Overall, the committee form has served…

  • Letters to the Editor for week of Nov. 17

    North Hanover candidate reflects on election results To the editor:    With regards to the general election, I am extremely thankful to the North Hanover township residents who supported my campaign with their vote and in particular to the voters of District 3 which is the largest farm belt portion of our township. Since I reside…

  • Holmes vows to stay in office and at job

    Councilman Mark Holmes is fighting allegations that he violated federal law by seeking elective office. By:Lea Kahn Staff Writer Despite allegations that Township Councilman Mark Holmes violated federal law by seeking elective office and may have risked his position as executive director of the Housing Authority of East Orange, he remains employed there.    "I love…

  • Planners to review controversial duplex

    A proposed duplex on Eggerts Crossing Road has drawn objections from neighbors over the design. By:Lea Kahn Staff Writer A developer seeking to tear down a vacant house at 359 Eggerts Crossing Road and replace it with a duplex is slated to return to the Planning Board with revised architectural plans Monday.    The Planning Board…

  • EDITORIAL

    We can’t wait to protect our children.    "Why don’t we protect our little kids?"    This was asked by First Avenue resident Bill Mitterko at Monday’s Borough Council meeting, and Mr. Mitterko deserves an answer.    Mr. Mitterko deserves an answer — as do the parents of Keith Miranda, killed last week on the railroad tracks; as…

  • Leestma makes most of opportunity

    Hopewell Valley boys soccer By: Jim Green    Adam Leestma picked the perfect time to score the first goal of his varsity career.    The hard-working senior, playing his first year with the Hopewell Valley Central High School varsity boys soccer squad, went scoreless throughout the regular season and the first two rounds of the state tournament.…

  • Residents tell council of railroad concerns

    There have been more than 20 deaths in 20 years along the tracks. By: Melissa Edmond    Residents’ confronted the Borough Council on Monday with their concerns over the lack of safety precautions along the railroad tracks after a boy was struck and killed by a train on Friday.    "Why don’t we protect our little kids?"…