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  • Mayorial hopefuls debate

    Two candidates took to the podium By: Sharlee Joy DiMenichi    Candidates for mayor fielded questions on campaign funding, taxes and their goals as mayor during a public debate Monday.    The was forum marked by humor and cordiality, as mayoral candidates, Republican Larry Gildenberg and Democrat Frank Gambatese, an incumbent councilman, answered questions posed by members…

  • Parents: Prepare children for safe, sane Halloween

    EDITORIAL By Ruth Luse    Next week brings us the annual rituals of Mischief Night and Halloween, on Oct. 30 and 31 respectively.    These days bring joy to the little ones dressed up as vampires, witches, goblins, ghosts and dragons — but today, these days should strike some fear into the hearts of their parents and…

  • Return control to Republicans

    To the editor     Three years ago, Hillsborough began an experiment in the form of a total change in local government control. In that space of time we’ve learned quite a few things and this year we can return government to the people and take it away from politicians. This year’s election is important because…

  • Board OKs overseastrip for Model U.N.

    Board members approve by 7-2 vote after debating security concerns By:Sally Goldenberg    The Hillsborough Board of Education has approved an overseas trip for a Hillsborough High School club to Bath, England, despite safety concerns raised over international flights.    With a 7-2 vote, social studies teacher Bob Fenster was granted permission to take 12 members of…

  • Edition of Oct. 24, 2002

    Andrew J. Mendenko    Andrew J. (Henry) Mendenko, 74, died Monday at home.    Born in Hightstown, son of the late Alexander and Mary Mendenko, he had been a resident of Hopewell for 46 years.    Mr. Mendenko retired from Nassau Oil Company after 38 years.    He was predeceased by his brother, William Mendenko, and three sisters, Rose…

  • Good times roll onceagain in Manville

    EDITORIAL: This weekend’s Fright Night and Foodfest remind us what’s so special about our community    Several months ago, we wrote about several weekend events Manville residents could enjoy without having to leave the borough — the Community Day and Street Fair on Aug. 17-18.    Well, there’s more. Once again, residents won’t have to travel outside…

  • Viking gymnasts look poised for conference meet

    By: Rich Fisher    The second season gets underway for the South Brunswick High gymnastics team, as the Greater Middlesex Conference Championships will be held today (Thursday) at Old Bridge High School.    The Vikings should be in the running for a top-three finish with powerful Bishop Ahr and East Brunswick, two teams that South Brunswick suffered…

  • OBITUARIES, Oct. 25, 2002

    Jonathan R. Woolston, Hilary Sigler, Ida M. Sassman, Catherine L. Hamer, Anne R. Lovering, Zaida J. Dillon, Salvatore A. Princiotta, Maria J. Gonzalez, Estelle D. Valkema, Patricia H. Labalme. Jonathan R. Woolston In submarine service     EWA BEACH, Hawaii — Jonathan Rogers Woolston died Oct. 14 at St. Frances Medical Center in Ewa, Hawaii, following…

  • Valley school board will meet at Central High School Nov. 11

    Session gives students opportunityto watch board at work, ask questions and make comments By John Tredrea    On Nov. 11, the school board will hold a meeting at Central High School.    For many years, the Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education has sought to bring students into its decision-making process by holding one meeting each autumn…