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  • Deputy manager on the move

    Accepts business manager slot in Highland Park By: Matthew Armstrong    Deputy Township Manager Richard Kunze will be leaving his position to become the business administrator for Highland Park.    "I’m really very excited," said Mr. Kunze. "Highland Park is a wonderful little town and there will be some good challenges for me."    Mr. Kunze, 29, has…

  • FORUM: Campaign spending

    Do candidates spend too much money seeking public office? Do candidates spend too much money seeking public office?

  • Architectural unity is aim of Pennington zoning amendment

    Measure is law By:John Tredrea    A garage, shed, gazebo or other secondary building must be constructed in architectural compatibility with the principal structure on the lot under an ordinance adopted unanimously by Pennington Borough Council Monday.    The ordinance only applies to secondary structures larger than 100 square feet.    The ordinance, which amends the zoning code,…

  • Voters return Tricarico, Martin for 3 more years

       Victory was in the air at the headquarters of the Hillsborough Democrats when voters elected both candidates for three-year terms on the Township Committee. By:Laura Toto    Democratic incumbents Mayor Joseph Tricarico of Murray Drive and Committeewoman Sonya Anne Martin of Auten Road defeated Republican challengers Tony Gwiazdowski of Saxon Street and Mike Avolio of Van…

  • 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…