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  • HILLSBOROUGH: Lots for kids to do at library this summer

       Summer programs of all kinds are offered at the public library. To avoid being shut out, call to register.    Here are programs intended for youngsters.    • Reading Buddy (grades 2-4) — Children can read aloud with a teen volunteer at 10 a.m. 10 a.m. Aug. 1-4 and 8-11, and at 3 p.m. Aug 1-5…

  • WEST AMWELL: Regionalization: Firm picked for study

    By John Tredrea, Special Writer    WEST AMWELL — A feasibility study to help determine whether the elementary school districts of Lambertville, Stockton and West Amwell should join the South Hunterdon Regional High School district to form one school district will get under way soon.    The South Hunterdon Regional High School Board of Education voted unanimously…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Just give in to summer swelter

       How hot it is it? The question is famous as a vaudevillian setup for the old joke in which you can fill in the punch line as you wish.    With a rimshot of ba-doom-bah.    Whatever humor there has been in the triple-digit, energy-sapping weather of the past week has been worn away. We’re ready to…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Race could impact Saturday traffic

       Police are advising that the 16th annual River-To-Sea Relay Race will take place on Saturday and will be running through South Brunswick.    There are about 150 runners and 300 vehicles that will be traveling through the township between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. as part of the competition, according to a press release.    According to…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Township vies for grant

       Middlesex County Prosecutor Bruce J. Kaplan announced July 13 that $135,000 in grants are being offered to the county’s local police departments for the development of programs aimed at enhancing public awareness while combating a variety of crimes, including bias intimidation, bullying and vandalism.    A $5,000 “Law Enforcement Response to Community Concerns Grant” will be…

  • STAGE REVIEW: ‘Beyond Therapy’: With laughter in abundance, Princeton Summer Theatre serves up a salty, frank sex comedy

    By Box Brown Special Writer    “Beyond Therapy,” Christopher Durang’s farcical take on love, sexual orientation, neuroses, and terrible restaurant service, is now on stage in Princeton Summer Theater’s production through July 31. It should be noted that this is an adult comedy with some salty dialogue and frank discussions. Second, it should also be…

  • MANVILLE: Christ the King Vacation Bible School goes full day this year

    By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer     The Christ the King Vacation Bible School “Panda Mania” was held this past week at the church. The Vacation Bible School sponsored by the church has given children a fun religious experience for many years.     “This is our first year that we went to a full day…

  • MANVILLE: Sacred Heart summer camp rides surf, beach theme

    By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer    Manville seniors at the senior center were treated to some special guests Tuesday — furry friends from the Somerset County 4-H Woof Dog Club.    Lisa Carra, manager of the center, welcomed the four owners and their dogs.    ”It is a great opportunity for the Woof Club and a great…

  • MANVILLE: "Truth will be told" in mayor’s race, says councilman

    To the editor:    With the recent June primary behind us, we will now move forward with our sights set on Republican victory in November to keep moving Manville forward and not backwards to the failed policies of the past.    In the weeks ahead we will be setting the record straight of the past 20 years…