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  • Hillsborough needs a real mall

    To the editor    Do you think there should be a mall in Hillsborough that you can drive around the corner to? Well, I believe there should be a mall in Hillsborough.    First, the closest mall now is in Bridgewater. You shouldn’t have to drive far away or get trapped in traffic.    Having a mall in…

  • March 4, 2004

    By: infoUSA/Donnelley Marketing of Ames, Iowa In some cases the listing represents the property’s mailing address rather than the municipal location. While the intention is to include all reported transactions, Packet Online does not guarantee its completeness or independently verify its contents. Avenel, Gyung Kim, 103 Peach St, $201,000 Basking Ridge, Vincent Bocchino, 53 Crest…

  • Hopewell resident tells a story about 350 Carter Road

    Betty Gantz talks about the house, as it relates to her husband’s family history. By Ruth Luse    The white house on the Townsend property at 350 Carter Road — the one targeted for a restaurant and catering establishment — has a story, one that’s linked to a longtime Hopewell Borough family, Robert A. and Betty…

  • Police, residents protest possible budget cuts

    Washington Township residents and Police Department are unhappy with Township Committe’s proposal to dismiss five officers and other municipal employees. By: Sarah Winkelman    WASHINGTON — Residents and members of the township’s Police Department came out in force at last week’s Township Committee meeting to voice their opposition to possible plans to cut the jobs of…

  • Community Calendar

    Pizza sale    Holy Assumption School will sell take-out orders for carnival-style pizza on Friday, March 5 and 19 for $12 per pie, pre-orders only. Call 499-0045 by today, Thursday, March 4 for pick-up on March 5 from 4:30 and 6:30 p.m.; and by Thursday, March 18 for pick-up on March 19 from 3:30 to 5…

  • Check-mates!

    Lawrence pals thrive in regional chess tournaments. By: Lea Kahn    Turning out stellar athletes and future trial lawyers is nothing new for Lawrence Township. But in the very near future, it may turn out world-renown chess champions as well.    At least that’s a possibility thanks to two township youngsters who are making an impact on…

  • A question of tenure

    Rumors circulating about future of SBHS principal. By: Sharlee Joy DiMenichi    Rumors that the school board is considering not renewing the contract of high school Principal Frank Ingargiola next year has some supporters pleading his case with the board.    A student and a teacher approached the board Monday, saying they thought it would be a…

  • Waters property negotiations end

    Waters Lane land has been set aside as the building site for Millstone’s new middle school. By: Sarah Winkelman    MILLSTONE — The fate of 147 acres on Waters Lane has been decided after months of negotiations.    The township reached an agreement Tuesday morning with Orleans Homebuilders Inc. of Philadelphia and the Waters family, who is…

  • Schools should recycle more

    To the editor    Have you ever wondered what would happen if there were no trees left? Well, I have and I believe all schools should recycle. I have three reasons why.    One reason is that it teaches kids responsibility. Kids can learn more about taking care of the Earth. Also, kids can learn to separate…