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  • MANVILLE: Police blotter, week of Nov. 5-11

       A representative of Community Hope came to headquarters at about 11 a.m. Nov. 5 to report that a client at the assisted care house on Huff Avenue was missing from a rehabilitation center in Paterson. The item was entered into the national crime computer. The allegedly missing woman came to headquarters at 6:12 p.m. to…

  • Peapack-Gladstone Bank Helps Needy Children Have a Happy Holiday

    Peapack-Gladstone Bank Helps Needy Children Have a Happy Holiday

    By Rosanne Schwab For those of us in New Jersey that are still recovering from the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the holidays are probably the last thing on our minds. But this year, more than ever, many local families will not be able to afford holiday gifts for their children. The smallest gift can mean a world…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Town mourns First Lady Ellen Gambatese

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Town mourns First Lady Ellen Gambatese

    File photo Ellen Gambatese, wife of Mayor Frank Gambatese, accepts an award in 2010 for her activism in the community.

  • ROBBINVILLE: "Black Friday Run" fundraiser planned

       ROBBINSVILLE — Instead of only running around the mall on Black Friday, 12-year-old Jared Miller is asking the community to run around the Town Center Lake as well to raise money for the Special Olympics.    Jared, a seventh-grade cross-country runner at Pond Road Middle School, is organizing the Nov. 23 event as part of his…

  • SPRINGFIELD: Springfield questions use of fairgrounds

    Committee concerned about weekend auction By David Kilby, Special Writer    SPRINGFIELD — The Burlington County Fairgrounds has seen farm fairs, tractor pull contests and “Punkin Chunkin” events, but when a machinery consignment auction was planned for the site, the Springfield Council said hold on a minute.    The county fairgrounds on Route 206 and Jacksonville-Jobstown Road…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Groups cooperate to arrange flowers

    HILLSBOROUGH: Groups cooperate to arrange flowers

    Members of Neshanic Garden Club’s Garden Therapy committee are prepared to help Foothill Acres residents create their own flower arrangements at the East Mountain Road facility. From left are the group chairperson Carol Higgins, Karen Verde, Barbara Rudt, Marge Benedick, Edith Levy and Sam Covert.

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Here’s a guide to getting aid, and how to help

       The Wilson 10-33 Foundation has initiated an effort to collect necessary items for those affected by Hurricane Sandy.    Needed items include non-perishable food, water, baby items, toiletries, medical supplies, batteries, blankets, flashlights and everyday necessities.    Drop-off locations are in the front parking lot of Hillsborough Fire Company No. 2 on Route 206, Hillsborough Rescue Squad…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Schools hold celebrations for veterans and families

    HILLSBOROUGH: Schools hold celebrations for veterans and families

        Triangle, Sunnymead and Woodfern elementary schools held Veterans Day celebrations on Monday.     At Triangle, students hosted a reception and sang for the veterans, many of whom are friends and family of students and staff.     Sunnymead students invited family and friends who are serving or who have served. There was a parade of…

  • LAWRENCE: Rec Department looks at fee hikes

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    The Lawrence Township Recreation Department provides recreational and leisure activities for township residents, from toddlers to grandparents — but the cost of operating the department is not cheap.    Last week, Steven Groeger, the township’s superintendent of recreation, offered three scenarios to Township Council — ranging from annual 13-percent fee hikes…