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  • Business group begins building local chapter

    By:Ren Johnson Carr    About 30 local business leaders attended a meeting of the Hillsborough chapter of the Somerset County Chamber of Commerce on June 12 at the Amboy National Bank in Hillsborough.    The group has been holding meetings for a little more than a year, working to re-establish a group for local businesses since the…

  • Kessler pulling triple duty in sports this week

    C.J. Kesler is in his own little world, said Tom Dolan, the head coach of Kesslers Bordentown Post 26 American Legion team. But I love the kid. By: Sean Moylan    C.J. Kessler is the kind of kid wholl have bright red hair one day and natural brown the next. And no one is surprised when…

  • Gartland is new editor

    Beginning this week, Julie Gartland has taken over the duties of editor for the Lifestyle and social pages of The Messenger-Press. By: Ken Weingartner    Beginning this week, Julie Gartland has taken over the duties of editor for the Lifestyle and social pages of The Messenger-Press.    Ms. Gartland takes over the position from longtime Messenger-Press staff…

  • Hopewell Valley Central High School Class of 2001 graduates

    Members of the Hopewell Valley Central High School Class of 2001 officially ended their high school years Friday evening with traditional outdoor commencement exercises that fortunately were held before the remnants of a tropical storm, Allison, reached the Delaware Valley area    Members of the Hopewell Valley Central High School Class of 2001 officially ended their…

  • Florence Township graduates face challenges of the future

       FLORENCE — This year’s graduating seniors face a world of challenges, but can succeed with the right attitude and a willingness to take risks, said Principal Stephen Falcone at the Florence Township Memorial High School graduation ceremony June 14. By:Vanessa S. Holt    Family members and well-wishers filled the school’s athletic field and bleachers to watch…

  • William Urbaniak

       HILLSBOROUGH — William "Bill" Urbaniak passed away June 13 at home. He was 49.    He was born in Somerville, spending his childhood in Millstone. He lived in Manville before moving to Hillsborough eight years ago.    Mr. Urbaniak was a machine operator with Agfa-Bayer Corporation in North Branch for the past 16 years.    He was an…

  • Residents named to Route 1 Committee

       Eight township residents and businessmen were appointed to the newly formed Route 1 Business District Redevelopment Committee Tuesday night by Township Council. By: Lea Kahn    The goal of the 13-member advisory committee is to spark the economic redevelopment of Brunswick Pike, which runs between Mayflower Avenue and the Brunswick Traffic Circle.    Three people were named…

  • Millstone subdivision gets preliminary OK

    After three months of discussion about road realignment, the Planning Board has granted preliminary approval for a 12-lot residential subdivision on Stagecoach Road. By: Frank C. D’Amico    MILLSTONE — After three months of discussion about road realignment, the Planning Board has granted preliminary approval for a 12-lot residential subdivision on Stagecoach Road.    At its June…

  • Washington to need first aid squad

    A decision by the Allentown First Aid Squad to cease service to the township at the end of the year left Washington officials last week planning to start a rescue squad here. By: Mark Moffa    WASHINGTON — A decision by the Allentown First Aid Squad to cease service to the township at the end of…