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  • HILLSBOROUGH: First workers from grant aid now on board

       The first two temporary employees are on the job for the township’s Public Works Department.    Township Administrator Anthony Ferrera said Tuesday that two men, hired through a temporary federally funded program, started Monday. He hopes to bring others on board quickly, eventually hiring as many as 12 for the DPW and two for the recreation…

  • POLICE BLOTTER: Dec. 6

       Elzbieta Kurpiewska, 53, of President Avenue was charged with driving under the influence and other charges after she was observed driving in an erratic manner on the Lawrenceville-Pennington Road at 1:01 p.m. Nov. 30. She was released to her sister’s custody.    A catalytic converter, valued at $300, was stolen from a Ford Econoline van belonging…

  • New Doctors Express in Bound BrookAnnounces Grand Opening December 12

    New Doctors Express in Bound BrookAnnounces Grand Opening December 12

    Dr. Jennie Malone of the Bound Brook office of Doctors Express

  • Local Author Book Signing

    Local Author Book Signing

    By Karen Hackel Robbinsville resident Karen Hackel, author of The Whisper Of Your Soul, will be signing copies of her book on Saturday, December 8th from 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. at Central Perk & Bagel at 2130 Route 33 in Hamilton. The Whisper Of Your Soul contains inspirational messages about life and death. It…

  • UPPER FREEHOLD: Tragedy sparks debate on electronic pet fences

    By Jane Meggitt, Special Writer    UPPER FREEHOLD — When Hurricane Sandy hit, knocking out electric power in town for more than a week, dog owners who relied solely on electronic fences could no longer contain their pets inside their yards. And in at least one instance, the consequences were tragic.    At the last Township Committee…

  • LAWRENCE: Council plans user fee for bulk pickup

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    An ordinance that would impose a user fee on each property owner for the curbside collection of bulk items — regardless of whether the property owner uses the service — has been introduced by Township Council.    A public hearing on the proposed ordinance, which allows the fee to be set…

  • MANVILLE ABIS names marking period’s honor roll pupils

       Alexander Batcho Intermediate School has released its honor roll of academic performance for the first marking period.    At the conclusion of a marking period, students who have an 84 average, with no grade lower than an 80 in all of their courses, are named to the Honor Roll. High Honor Roll recognition goes to students…

  • ALLENNTOWN: Borough explores sale of Conine’s Millpond to state

    Borough Council seeks public input at Dec. 11 meeting By David Kilby, Special Writer    ALLENTOWN — Borough officials are asking the public for feedback at the next Borough Council meeting on whether they should sell Conine’s Millpond, commonly known as Allentown Lake, to the state.    The council introduced an ordinance Nov. 28 authorizing the borough…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Grades give gridder shot in all-star game

    HILLSBOROUGH: Grades give gridder shot in all-star game

    Ryan Wheaton selected to play in academic all-star game in California    Ryan Wheaton’s dad is more concerned with As and Bs than he is Xs and Os.    Still, he’s proud as punch that his 12-year-old football-playing son has been selected to play in the Junior Academic All-American Bowl in Carson, California, on Jan. 4.    Mr.…