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  • MANVILLE: Women take to the water

    MANVILLE: Women take to the water

    Rita Jones and Ann Domagalia take part in the senior aqua aerobics. Ms. Domagalia, 90, is the oldest participant. (Photo by Mary Ellen Day)

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Town won’t pursue county police idea

    By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor    Hillsborough has abandoned the idea of joining a Somerset County-wide force after hearing the idea had all but dissolved for lack of interest.    Mayor Carl Suraci said Tuesday night that they had been told by the co-chairman of a study group formed by the county prosecutor that there was little…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Kids can learn about stage craft

    At the library    Stage craft and actual shows should delight children in public library programs on Monday, July 30.    Youth Stages will presenttwo shows.    Kids entering grades K-2 are invited to “Midnight on the Moon” at 3 p.m. The Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie off to the moon and the future. Their mission…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Senior Corner column, week of July 26

    CHAPTER A    It was smooth sailing on the “Spirit of Philadelphia” on July 10 and the buffet was tasty with a scrumptious dessert. The Reading Terminal Market, operating since 1892, featured a mind-boggling assortment of food and gifts.    All dressed up and in elegant surroundings, Chapter A celebrated its 38th anniversary July 15 with food,…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: SBAA hosts annual picnic

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: SBAA hosts annual picnic

       Around 200 people gathered at Reichler Park Tuesday night to celebrate the annual SBAA Travel Team Picnic.    The event included girls participating in the 8U, 10U, 12U and 16U teams this year, according to organizers.    Several girls took home awards at the end of the evening, including 10U player Gracie Gremek who won the Sid…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Kilgore to retain ownership of Packet Media Group

    Chain includes the Hillsborough Beacon By Phillip Sean Curran, Packet Media Group    Packet Media Group publisher James B. Kilgore has announced his newspaper, magazine and Internet chain is no longer for sale.    ”This company is very much a part of my family, and there is still much to do here to get back on a…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Cricket club to hold charity match

        The Amwell Valley Cricket Club will host its second annual charity cricket match and car show on Saturday, July 28, at the Hillsborough Golf and Country Club at 146 Wertsville Road to benefit Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center.     Spectators and car show participants are asked to make a $25 donation and are invited to…

  • Letters: Standardbred horses in need of adoption

    From: Jen Nagle, adoption coordinator, Standardbred Retirement Foundation To the editor:    When the Standardbred Retirement Foundation (SRF) was faced with time constraints to vacate the farm it has made its headquarters on Old York Road in Hamilton for the past five years, the news made for a very busy few weeks. As the organization continues…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Kerrigan hired as principal at Woodfern Elementary

    HILLSBOROUGH: Kerrigan hired as principal at Woodfern Elementary

       Steven Kerrigan was hired Monday night to become the principal at Woodfern Elementary School, effective Aug. 1. He replaces Joseph Majka, who resigned to take a job closer to his home.    Mr. Kerrigan has worked in the Hillsborough district since 2001. For the last five years, he has been assistant principal at Auten Road Intermediate…