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  • DISPATCHES: What if they held a convention….?

    DISPATCHES by Hank Kalet: Political conventions have devolved into pep rallies and advertisements, and nothing more. By: Hank Kalet    The Democrats have descended on Boston this week to take part in what has become nothing more than a massive political advertisement and pep rally.    The party has, over the past few days, sent a stream…

  • No need to swallow a bitter pill

    Meditation, self-healing now found in doctor’s bag By:Emily Craighead    In a dimly lit room where a woodsy aroma fills the air and mingles with soothing music, Paulette Sato of North Brunswick lies on a massage table, seemingly transported to a world distant from the traffic and the rain outside.    Dr. Fred Kingsbury leans over her,…

  • Summer softballers set for playoffs

    Jones sparkles in win over Bridgewater By: John E. Powers        The Manville squad in the Hillsborough 16-and-under Softball League finished the regular part of the summer season with a 1-4 record. But the more important part of the short season has been the development of pitcher Kim Jones, who will enter the eighth grade…

  • School board study considers office plan

    By:Emily Craighead    Administrators from Manville School District and the Somerset Country Educational Services Commission say their collaboration on the proposed construction of a new administration building is a way to reduce costs while upgrading facilities.    The Manville Board of Education recently approved $1,000 to have NKP Architects of Woodbridge prepare a preliminary plan for the…

  • Fedorczyk prepares to play at next level

    HHS grad continuing soccer career at Lafayette By: Rudy Brandl        Sara Fedorczyk has always played bigger than her 5 foot-2 inch frame. This summer, the 2004 Hillsborough High graduate is working extremely hard to make sure that trend continues at Lafayette College, where she’ll be continuing her soccer career at the Division 1 level.…

  • POLICE BLOTTER

    By:    George Fountoulakis, 20, of Pattenburg was charged with driving while intoxicated and with possession of marijuana after police stopped the vehicle he was driving near North Main Street and Knopf Street at 9:06 p.m. July 15. Police said Mr. Fountoulakis was processed and released.    A 15-year-old from Pattenburg and a 14-year-old from Mendham, passengers…

  • Town seeks to control ATV use

    "ATV ordinance" provides guidelines for when and where riders can operate recreational vehicles in Millstone Township. By: Lauren Burgoon    MILLSTONE — The Township Committee could enact Millstone’s first-ever set of rules for dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATV), a move praised by some as long overdue and criticized by others as a violation of property…

  • Keeping head in clouds earns prestigious grant for student

    Fulbright fellowship awarded to Katherine Stainken By:Emily Craighead    Keeping her head in the clouds paid off for Katherine Stainken, who won a Fulbright fellowship to study atmospheric chemistry at the Institute for Meteorology and Climate Studies in Karlsruhe, Germany, next year.    A member of the Hillsborough High School class of 2000, Ms. Stainken of Carroll…

  • Mansfield official resigns from post

    After working for the municipal government for more than 10 years, Mansfield Township Committeeman John Bereczki officially resigns. By: William Wichert    MANSFIELD — At midnight tonight, Thursday, the resignation of John Bereczki from the Township Committee becomes official.    Mr. Bereczki announced his plans to retire in a July 13 letter of resignation to the township,…