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  • HILLSBOROUGH: A few acres declared hit by more gypsy moths

    Defoliation up slightly in state this year    This summer’s annual state Department of Agriculture statewide gypsy moth aerial defoliation survey showed 2,887 acres of trees in 51 municipalities in 17 counties received moderate to severe damage this year from the leaf-eating invasive pests.    In 2012, gypsy moth caterpillars defoliated 1,068 acres of trees in 21…

  • MANVILLE: Summer swim season coming to an end

    MANVILLE: Summer swim season coming to an end

    Mary Sue Schlenker enjoys the swim night on Aug. 16.

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Freeholders honor Hillsborough for its ‘booming town’ recognition

    HILLSBOROUGH: Freeholders honor Hillsborough for its ‘booming town’ recognition

    Hillsborough Deputy Mayor Doug Tomson accepts the resolution from freeholders Patricia Walsh and Peter Palmer.

  • POLICE BLOTTER

    Week of Aug. 23, 2013 East Windsor    Ruben E. Jaigua-Rocano, 26, of Route 33, East Windsor, was charged Aug. 14 at 2:57 p.m. with possession of marijuana under 50 grams; possession of a controlled dangerous substance paraphernalia, consumption of alcohol in public and contempt of court.    Patrolman Earl Biddy saw Mr. Jaigua-Rocano consuming an alcoholic…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Freeholders honor Hillsborough for its ‘booming town’ recognition

    HILLSBOROUGH: Freeholders honor Hillsborough for its ‘booming town’ recognition

    Three in county accept resolutions from the board    Somerset County Freeholders honored Hillsborough Township for being named the third top “booming suburb” in New Jersey, according to a survey by Coldwell Banker.    The survey evaluated towns with a population of at least 22,275 based on about 20 attributes, including access to suburban amenities, proximity to…

  • MANVILLE: Summer swim season coming to an end

    MANVILLE: Summer swim season coming to an end

    Sue Asher prepares the refreshment table at a party to mark the end of her summer swim aerobics class.

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Jerry Nelson joins Stark & Stark law firm

    Township resident joins commercial real estate part of practice    Jerry A. Nelson, a Hillsborough resident, has joined the Stark & Stark law firm as a partner in its commercial real estate practice.    Mr. Nelson has executive-level experience in helping clients lease, manage, buy, develop, improve, remediate and sell retail, office and industrial properties.    Stark &…

  • MANVILLE: Summer swim season coming to an end

    MANVILLE: Summer swim season coming to an end

    Days dwindle down to a precious few    We’re counting down the last delightful summer days, particularly for water activities.    The first-ever senior citizen swim was Friday, Aug. 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Cooper Pool. Seniors, like Mary Sue Schlenker, above, swam and later were treated to a 6-foot sub, salads and dessert.    At…

  • As Cheerleaders Fly High, So Does the Risk of Injury

    By irene maslowski As the fall sport season kicks off, parents, coaches and trainers are focusing their attention on the safety of their players, but statistics show that injuries on the sidelines — among cheerleaders — rank almost as high as those that take place on the field.             Cheerleading is the top sport…