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  • OPINIONS: STATE WE’RE IN

    Stop ORV damage in its tracks! By Michele Byers, Special to the Packet Take a hike through any of New Jersey’s large state parks, forests or wildlife management areas, and at some point, you’ll come across deep, muddy ruts and tire tracks, broken and smashed vegetation and, in some cases, stream banks and slopes churned…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Goldberg joins food bank board

    He says he’s interested in kids’ backpack program    Michael Goldberg of Nottingham Way, Hillsborough, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Food Bank Network of Somerset County.    The FBN provides services to Somerset County residents through programs such as Aid for Friends, which delivers food to individuals who cannot travel. The FBN…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Monroe woman dies after SUV strikes her outside Shoprite

    EAST WINDSOR: Monroe woman dies after SUV strikes her outside Shoprite

    On Thursday a pedestrian from Monroe was killed after being hit by a vehicle 1:07 p.m. at the parking lot of Shoprite, 319 Route 130 North. By Jen Samuel, Packet Media Group EAST WINDSOR — On Thursday a pedestrian was killed after being hit by a vehicle 1:07 p.m. at the parking lot of Shoprite,…

  • Seibel to speak at "Rethink-Retool-Recharge" Dinner Meeting Planned in Central Jersey

    Seibel to speak at "Rethink-Retool-Recharge" Dinner Meeting Planned in Central Jersey

    David J. Seibel, Managing Partner AGS Aurora Financial Services LLC

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Duke Farms starts bike sharing, train shuttle

    More eco-friendly moves at preserve    Duke Farms, a 2,700-acre environmental preserve off Route 206, has launched a free Bike Share program. Visitors older than 18 are welcome to sign up by providing valid ID and can pick up a bicycle from the Duke Farms’ fleet to use on the property. Helmets are also available, but…

  • US Senate Candidate Dr. Eck Endorsed by Franklin Mayor Brian Levine

    By Nicole Sanders Franklin Township Mayor Brian Levine Endorses Dr. Alieta Eck for US Senate Franklin Township (Somerset County) Mayor and NJ State Senate candidate for the 17th Legislative District Brian Levine has endorsed Republican Alieta Eck for United States Senate. "Over the years, I have known Dr. Alieta Eck to be a caring and…

  • Seibel to speak at "Rethink-Retool-Recharge" Dinner Meeting Planned in Central Jersey

    Seibel to speak at "Rethink-Retool-Recharge" Dinner Meeting Planned in Central Jersey

    By Marc D. LeVine, ICA Social Media Matawan, NJ   June 8, 2013 – MJ’s Buttonwood Manor on Route 34 in Matawan will be the scene of AGS Aurora Financial Service’s LLC  dinner presentation entitled “Rethink – Retool – Recharge”.  Members of the local community have been invited to attend the presentation, which will address current financial  topics…

  • MANVILLE: Summer programs at library rev up

    Reading clubs and special programs are on the schedule By Mary Ellen Day, Special Writer    Yes there will be a summer reading program at the Manville Public Library — with a twist.    Manville gave up its independent status and joined the Somerset County system this year.    Ruth Bielanski, who has run the summer reading program…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: SBHS student wins 12th District Congressional Art Competition

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: SBHS student wins 12th District Congressional Art Competition

    A South Brunswick Township High School student will have her artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol. By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Special Writer A South Brunswick Township High School student will have her artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol.    Senior Jody Friedman earned the honor by winning the 2013 New Jersey 12th District Congressional Art Competition held…