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  • Annual Tellabration evening serves up stories for adults

           CHESTERFIELD – Some tales are told at night by a campfire, others to children in bed, and a few are passed down from generation to generation.    However they come to you, a good story stays with you for the rest of your life. A story can come alive in the hands of a good…

  • Motorists getting new welcome signs

       New welcoming signs for Hillsborough are scheduled for discussion at an upcoming Township Committee meeting. By:Laura Toto    Peter Catelli, a historic-sign specialist, will present the plans for the sign designs. Mr. Catelli also has designed welcome signs for Manville, Somerville and Green Brook. The topic had been scheduled for discussion Wednesday night but was removed…

  • POLICE BEAT 11/09

    From the Nov. 9 edition of the Register-News By: BORDENTOWN CITY    Police said four men were arrested at 3:50 a.m. on Nov. 1 after they were found hiding in bushes within the Episcopal Church cemetery on Prince Street.    All four subjects were charged with defiant trespassing, possession of a controlled dangerous substance, and possession of…

  • A method to the madness

    Residents have several reasons behind their votes    Michelle Boccanfuso was perplexed. The traditionally Republican voter couldn’t make up her mind – should she vote for Texas Gov. George W. Bush, or Vice President Albert Gore Jr.? By: Lea Kahn    "I was struggling with it this morning. It has never gone that far. It took that…

  • Girls seek sectional title

    HoVal plays Ridge at home ThursdayThe Hopewell Valley Central High School girls soccer team started its journey to a state title this past week and is looking strong heading into the final rounds. By: Matt Nalbone    The Lady Bulldogs received the No. 1 seed in Central Jersey Group II and with that came home field…

  • OBITUARIES 11/09

    From the Nov. 11 edition of the Register-News By: Joseph A. Mercantini Sr.    BORDENTOWN – Joseph A. Mercantini Sr., 90, died Oct. 31 at home.    Born in Bordentown, he was a lifelong resident.    He retired in 1983 after 53 years as an automobile dealer and partner at Mercantini Motors Chevrolet Dealership.    He was a member…

  • ‘Stop the presses!’ and other phrases that need to be said

    MOST THINGS CONSIDERED — Nov. 9, 2000 By:Minx McCloud    Are there any quotes that made such an impression on you that you wish that you had occasion to say them?    I have my own list things I’d like to say just once in a lifetime.    I don’t remember what historical movie or PBS Masterpiece Theater…

  • Township, District 12 races still up in air

    Thursday could tell tale for township By:John Tredrea    Twenty hours after the polls closed Tuesday night, the outcome of one of the most vigorously contested Hopewell Township Committee races in many years was still unknown.    The same was true of the District 12 U.S. congressional race.    With 64 provisional ballots from the township still unopened…

  • Marketing consultant to focus on Manville growth

       A consultant will begin to help Manville businesses market themselves and the borough’s business district, starting with a Nov. 28 workshop. By:Eric Schwarz    Rocky Romeo, president of Edutek Business Development in Edison, will speak to members of the Manville Business and Professional Association and their guests that evening in Borough Hall.    The MBPA heard from…