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  • Is township asleep as depot developed?

    To the editor By:    A huge "transload" facility is currently being developed at the VA Depot and our township government has, to this point, seemingly not done one thing to study or understand its ramifications, its impact on our quality of life, or its financial impact on Hillsborough residents.    This transload facility, where materials such…

  • Middle school site chosen; residents question decision

    Public meeting on proposed new middle school on Walnford Road in Upper Freehold is planned for July 19. By: Lauren Burgoon    UPPER FREEHOLD — Township residents have formed a citizens’ group to gather information and question the feasibility of building a middle school on Walnford Road in response to a Board of Education announcement that…

  • Borough tells bars to clean up litter

    By:John Patten    Manville’s bars may become a little tidier, thanks to provisions inserted in the annual renewals for liquor licenses approved by the Borough Council.    At the very least, they should become better neighbors.    In response to public complaints of noise and litter near local bars and liquor stores, the council added two new conditions…

  • Advocate for neglected children seeks volunteers

       WEST WINDSOR — The township has been recognized for protecting two key parcels of open space and farmland — the Yeger property and the Tindall Farm.    Delaware & Raritan Greenway Inc., the regional nonprofit land conservancy, officially honored the township for its preservation efforts last month. The township had to apply and meet several requirements…

  • POLICE BLOTTER

    By:    A McIntyre Drive resident reported graffiti written with what appeared to be pink shoe polish on a Honda minivan at 8:34 a.m., June 30.    The report said police observed the writing on the van’s rear window and passenger side back windows.    The graffiti was removed with water and no further damage was found, police…

  • Letters to the Editor

    For the July 8 issue. Former committee member responds to letter To the editor:    Mr. (Ray) Stupienski, this is a response to your letter to the editor published in the Register-News on Thursday, July 1.    Mr. Stupienski, Mr. Beeson and I take umbrage to your statement, "continue their insufferable pandering and support of (Mayor DeLorenzo)."…

  • Following His Bliss

    Making funny voices brings smiling faces to Yosi’s audience of children, too. By: Susan Van Dongen "I try to do something that’s more interesting for the kids, so there’s ska and reggae, blues and rock ‘n’ roll on the CD. I have very eclectic taste in music," says former family therapist Yosi.    The voice on…

  • Community helped fire’s victims

    To the editor By:    The Zdeb family of Manville wishes to express our sincere thanks for the overwhelming support we received during and after the recent fire at our home.    The prayers and generosity of so many people is greatly appreciated.    A special thank you to the Red Cross, Sacred Heart Church in Manville, the…

  • Miller’s clutch hit lifts HoVal 15s

    Babe Ruth baseball By: Jim Green    Any baseball coach is going to be excited when his team rallies from a two-run deficit to win in its last at bat. But when the coach’s son produces the game-tying hit during the rally, the victory becomes that much sweeter.    That was the case Tuesday for Hopewell Valley…