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HILLSBOROUGH: Groups can apply for grants
Newest round of grants from credit card program Applications for grants from the township’s credit card program are being accepted through Friday, Oct. 14. It’s the fifth time requests are being accepted this year. ””The credit card program, which originally ran from 2001 through 2005 and was re-launched in 2008, allows individuals to sign up…
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MANVILLE: Auxiliary drops its bingo this year and will hold free flea market
By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer The Ladies Auxiliary of Manville Fire Company No. 3 usually holds their basket bingo in the fall, but this year, bingo will not be held and another community event will take its place. On Friday, Oct. 14, from 6 to 9 p.m. the Ladies Auxiliary is hosting an “Open…
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LAWRENCE: Dog license hike proposed
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer It’s going to cost a little more to pay for Fido’s license under an ordinance amendment introduced by Township Council Tuesday night. The ordinance, which is set for a public hearing at Township Council’s Oct. 18 meeting, hikes the license fee for a dog that has been spayed or neutered…
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MANVILLE: Dentist will buy back kids’ candy
The Manville Dental Group is gearing up for its fourth annual Halloween candy buy-back. Children two to 12 years old may come to the office on Nov. 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. to receive $1 per pound (up to $5) for their Halloween treats. A goodie bag full with non-sweet treats will be…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Library hosts robot, seance, movies
Upcoming programs Introduce your children to books and songs at the township library in at least seven programs in the next few weeks. Also happening: high school students will bring a prize-winning robot, a psychic will describe a séance and movies will be shown. To avoid being shut out, call the library to register for…
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LAWRENCE: Rabid skunk and raccoon found in the township
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Two rabid animals a skunk and a raccoon have been reported in Lawrence Township in the last week, and residents or their pets who may have been in contact with the raccoon within the past 21 days are being urged to step forward and contact the Lawrence Township…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Democrats: ‘We’re honored to run’
Campaign Corner article from the Democratic candidates Editor’s note: The following is from Aldo Martinez and John Reddan, Democratic candidates for Township Committee. It is an honor and a privilege to be candidates for Township Committee this year. It is with a great sense of responsibility and duty that we are pursuing this important position.…
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BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP:BRHS Thespians trick-or-treat for needy kids
By Amber Cox, Special Writer BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP Halloween is known for parades, costumes, trick-or-treating and especially candy. One group from Bordentown Regional High School will be going trick-or-treating this Halloween but it won’t be collecting candy. It will be asking for canned goods and nonperishable items. The International Thespian Society (ITS) Troupe 6803 along…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Campaigns have say on taxes
Republicans citing cutting debt; Democrats pledge to ask questions publicly By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor Campaigns have say on taxes GOP praises paying off debt, while Democrats promise questions Taxes- 8TAXES- Gene RobbinsManaging Editor Republicans running for Township Committee say their party has held down local property taxes over the last few years, and they…
