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  • MANVILLE: Duke Farms’ ‘new era’ opens May 19

    MANVILLE: Duke Farms’ ‘new era’ opens May 19

    By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor    Duke Farms officials say they will “usher in a new era of the property’s history” when they open a new orientation center and miles of trails Saturday, May 19.    The former estate, once the home to the Duke family of tobacco and energy fame, will expand its educational programs and…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Quarry’s solar bid to resume June 14

    Sourlands Planning Council opposes proposal By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor    More detailed information on water runoff will be submitted in coming weeks, before the Hillsborough Township Planning Board reopens its hearing on a quarry’s proposal to clear 20 acres of trees to install 14 acres of solar panels near the boundary with Montgomery Township.    Thursday…

  • MANVILLE: Former owner buys back downtown floral shop

    MANVILLE: Former owner buys back downtown floral shop

    By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer    Just in time for Mother’s Day, Manville has a florist once again on Main Street.    Flowers on Main Street is another new business with a former owner coming back.    ”I’m back opening under Flowers on Main Street, and it is in the same area that it been for 30…

  • SENIOR MENUS: May 10

       All meals are served at noon at Hibernia Apartments in Lambertville.    Reservations are required. Call 609-397-2228 24 hours in advance.    The value of each meal is $5.10. Any amount donated over this is a tax-deductible contribution.    All menus are subject to change and include milk and margarine.    The sodium-controlled menu is the same unless otherwise…

  • NEW HOPE: Shul to have Casino Night for 18tyh birthday

       NEW HOPE — Join Casino Night on Saturday, May 19, from 7:30 to 11 as Kehilat HaNahar celebrates its 18th birthday.    There will be blackjack, poker, Texas Hold ‘Em, craps and roulette as well as hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar serving beer, wine and mixed cocktails and a jar raffle featuring gift baskets donated by…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Sidewalk repair plan hits bump, but still on track

    By Joanne Degnan, Managing Editor    ROBBINSVILLE — The Township Council’s point persons on a project to repair 3,100 square yards of uneven public sidewalks all over town advised the governing body that a one-size-fits-all approach to fixing the problem won’t work.    Township Councilmen Vince Calcagno and Ron Witt told their colleagues at the April 26…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Duke Farms to open new center, trails

    HILLSBOROUGH: Duke Farms to open new center, trails

    ‘New era’ of environmental stewardship Duke Farms officials say they will “usher in a new era of the property’s history” when they open a new orientation center and miles of trails Saturday, May 19. The former estate, once the home to the Duke family of tobacco and energy fame, will expand its educational programs and…

  • Green Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day

    By Honor Your Mother and Mother Nature This Year Waste Management of New Jersey encourages customers to honor  the mothers in their lives by giving eco-friendly gifts.   May 9, 2012 – Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and while flowers are often the best way to show mom just how grateful you are for all…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Spirit Night blew me away

    HILLSBOROUGH: Spirit Night blew me away

    Hillsborough High School students left all of their voices and their energy in participating in Spirit Night on Friday. Seniors in red, white and blue T-shirts passed the hula hoop from person to person without letting go of their partners’ hands.