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  • Tree lightingFriday night

    Fun kicks off at 6:45 p.m. By:Alec Moore    The sounds of sleigh bells and the aroma of cookies and hot cocoa will fill the air Friday night for the township’s annual Christmas tree lighting at the municipal complex.    Although unconfirmed, town officials are expecting a visit from a very special red-suited guest from the North…

  • Area man involved in hunting accident

    Nick Russo, 78, of Chesterfield received a pellet in the abdomen during a expedition in wooded area. By: Vanessa S. Holt    CHESTERFIELD — A local man is recovering from a wound inflicted during a hunting accident on Monday, said officials from the state Department of Environmental Protection’s Fish, Game and Wildlife division.    Nick Russo, 78,…

  • 4 teens plead guilty to vandalism in Hillsborough

    Judge sentences group to homedetentions and restitution By:Krzysztof Scibiorski    Friday, as Hillsborough Middle School administrators determined the extent of the damage caused by the Nov. 16 break-in, the four teens accused of the vandalism pleaded guilty to third-degree criminal mischief in Somerset County Courthouse in Somerville.    The closed-door adjudicatory hearing was held before state Superior…

  • A sign of the season

    Snowman attracts attention at Christmas tree farm. By: Scott Morgan    PLUMSTED — Don’t panic!    But there’s a 38-foot snow creature with a really big hat on the loose in New Egypt.    OK, so he’s not really made of snow. And OK, so he’s not actually loose. But he does have a really big hat. And…

  • Schools not gettingproper cleaning

    To the editor    For the past year, a group of concerned parents have been meeting with the administration in a attempt to improve the air quality in the Middle School and ensure our children are in an environment that while enriching their minds does not harm their health.    A couple of weeks ago, Dr Gulick…

  • Mount should serve as mayor again

    LEDGER FORUM    Lawrence Township has been extremely fortunate to have Pam Mount as mayor this year. On Jan. 1, 2002, council members-elect will assume office, and the newly organized Township Council will elect a mayor and deputy-mayor. It has usually been the custom to have a yearly rotation of the office of mayor among the…

  • Officials create new police post

    The person who fills the newly-created deputy chief of police job is expected to become the next chief of police. By: Lea Kahn    Paving the way for the retirement of the chief of police, Township Council Tuesday created the position of deputy chief of police.    The new job is part of an ordinance that specifies…

  • Now’s the time to createplan for depot land

    EDITORIAL: Opportunity to create recreation space knocks twice in Hillsborough    Last week’s meeting hosted by the General Services Administration outlined the procedures the federal agency will use to sell off more than 400 acres of the Belle Mead Depot.    If history is any guide, we’ll be seeing few changes on the land. If hindsight is…

  • Now’s the time to createplan for depot land

    EDITORIAL: Opportunity to create recreation space knocks twice in Hillsborough    Last week’s meeting hosted by the General Services Administration outlined the procedures the federal agency will use to sell off more than 400 acres of the Belle Mead Depot.    If history is any guide, we’ll be seeing few changes on the land. If hindsight is…