Category: archives
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HILLSBOROUGH: School board debates staffing, facilities, hi-tech
By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor Add Chinese courses? Go full speed ahead with technology? How fast should the staff be rebuilt? Is more money needed for facilities? Discussion at Monday’s school board triggered exchanges of philosophy — and differences of priorities — among board members as the $106-million-plus budget speeds to near-final shape this…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Community calendar, week of Feb. 28
Rummage sale boosts debate club Sat., March 2 — Hillsborough High School’s Debate Club will hold its annual rummage sale from 8 a.m. to noon in the Hillsborough High School Commons. Anglers’ flea market coming to Manville Sun., March 3 — Manville’s North End Volunteer Fire Co. No. 3’s 19th annual show. 9 a.m. to…
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Shakespeare Competition Winner
Mr. Carter Ford [right], winner of the competition alongside runner-up, Miss Amara Leonard.
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ALLENTOWN: Borough to register rental units
By David Kilby, Special Writer ALLENTOWN Landlords renting out residential or commercial units in the borough are now asked to submit a landlord registration certificate for each of their rental units, so the borough and tenants may have better access to important information regarding the property being rented. The ordinance was unanimously adopted by…
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LAWRENCE: Small roof fire at Lawrenceville School
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Roofers who accidentally started a small fire on the roof of a dormitory at The Lawrenceville School formed an old-fashioned “bucket brigade” to keep the fire in check until Lawrence Township firefighters arrived on Feb. 26, according to Lawrence Township officials. The roofing contractors were using a torch to solder…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Student Rydwin plays sings with all-state group
Allison Rydwin, seated, of Hillsborough was one of Immaculata High School students to be named to the N.J. All-State All-Women’s Chorus. Allison, an alto, and soprano Samantha Lacey of Stewartsville (standing, middle)sang with the state’s best in a performance at the N.J. Performing Arts Center in Newark on Saturday, Feb. 23. Standing with Samantha are…
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Public Invited to March 12 Workshop @ Somerset County Vo-Tech
By Somerset County Board of Freeholders BRIDGEWATER – Come join the discussion about “Where are we now?” and “Where are we headed?”as Together North Jersey works to develop a regional plan to connect people, places and potential. Together North Jersey, the Somerset County Board of Freeholders, Somerset County Planning Board and North Jersey Transportation Planning…
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MANVILLE: Seniors can enjoy a month full of activities
Manville Senior Citizen Center in Fire Company No. 1 at 20 South Third Ave. has listed its full slate of activities for the month of March. A suggested lunch donation of $1.50 is recommended for individuals age 60 and older. The cost of lunch for those younger than age 60 is $5.35. Call 908-369-8700 before…
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LAWRENCE: Traffic at Mrs. G site is disputed
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer There is no dispute that a proposed redevelopment of a 16-acre parcel on the corner of Bakers Basin Road and Route 1 will create more traffic but there is disagreement about the methodologies used to calculate the traffic impact. The Zoning Board of Adjustment listened at its Feb. 20…
